Getting around

Taxis, Uber, local buses and rental cars, and how to move between beach, town and golf without hassle.

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Key tips

Moving around Punta Cana

Taxis are not metered. Agree on the fare before you get in. Rates change, so ask your hotel or Maya what a fair price looks like right now.
Uber operates in Punta Cana. Only get in a car whose plate and driver match what your app shows.
Want it handled for you? Ask Maya to book a ride, and someone will be waiting at the agreed time and price.
Guaguas (local minibuses) are cheap and are how many locals get around. They are busy and informal, so save them for short daytime trips with light bags.
Renting a car? Driving is on the right, motorbikes weave through traffic and speed bumps appear without warning. Avoid driving between cities at night.
Skip motoconchos (motorcycle taxis). They are everywhere, but helmets and insurance are rare.
Places look close on a map, but traffic, gated communities and speed bumps add time. Build in a buffer for tee times, tours and dinner reservations.

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