Puerto Plata travel guide

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You're Going to Love Puerto Plata

With a population of 146,000, Puerto Plata is the largest city in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country.

When to visit Puerto Plata

Puerto Plata in October
Estimated hotel price
$258
1 night at 3-star hotel
Puerto Plata in October
Estimated hotel price
$258
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Puerto Plata

Plane

When flying to Puerto Plata, you’ll arrive at Puerto Plata La Union (POP), which is located 14 km from the city centre.

Bus

Puerto Plata’s bus station is located 1.4 km from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Puerto Plata, you’ll arrive at Puerto Plata La Union (POP), which is located 14 km from the city centre.

Bus

Puerto Plata’s bus station is located 1.4 km from the city centre.

Airports near Puerto Plata

Airlines serving Puerto Plata

Lufthansa
Good (7,356 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,417 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,799 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,717 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (9,630 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,622 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,082 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (4,160 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (7,354 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,996 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (8,407 reviews)
Frontier
Good (3,835 reviews)
Air Europa
Good (648 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (2,260 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (13,546 reviews)
Air Transat
Good (414 reviews)
WestJet
Good (2,760 reviews)
Condor
Good (350 reviews)
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Where to stay in Puerto Plata

From 5-star hotels such as the Casa Colonial Beach and Spa to great affordable options like the Cofresi Palm Beach Resort & Spa, Puerto Plata offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $169 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $373 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Puerto Plata, with prices from $31 to $4,872 per night. Playa Dorada Beach and Golf Club is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Puerto Plata are about 21% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Puerto Plata

Most booked hotels in Puerto Plata

Velero Beach Resort
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$195+
The Ocean Club, a Luxury Collection Resort, Costa Norte
5 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
$537+
New Garden Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
$134+
Casa Marina Beach & Reef
3 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
$180+

Hiring a car in Puerto Plata

Expect to pay $2.19 per litre in Puerto Plata (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $26.22 and $34.96. The most frequently booked car type in Puerto Plata is Full-size (Class Full-size SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Kia Picanto or similar) is, on average, 63% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $2.19 per litre in Puerto Plata (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $26.22 and $34.96. The most frequently booked car type in Puerto Plata is Full-size (Class Full-size SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Kia Picanto or similar) is, on average, 63% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.