Car Hire in the Dominican Republic

Drivers in Dominican Republic, including drivers visiting from foreign countries, are required to travel on the right. Keep in mind that driving on the opposite side can lead to both a traffic violation and serious accidents.

Dominican Republic ranked 53 out of 137 countries across the globe for road quality in 2019. On a scale of 1 to 7, Dominican Republic received a road quality score of 4.3. Keep in mind that road quality conditions in Dominican Republic can vary depending on what area of the country you plan to visit.

The BAC limit is 0.05% in Dominican Republic - this applies to both visitors and residents. Your BAC level is a measurement of the percentage of alcohol in your bloodstream. This information is used to determine how inebriated an individual is. Driving a vehicle with a BAC higher than 0.05% is against the law in Dominican Republic and you will be deemed as ‘driving under the influence’. Keep in mind that there are stricter penalties for those who drink-drive and are under the legal drinking age. In Dominican Republic, you must be at least 18 to drink.

Petrol in Dominican Republic costs $2.01 per litre as of last week. If you plan on hiring a car in Dominican Republic, then set aside a budget for the cost of petrol based on how much driving you imagine doing. In comparison, the country with the cheapest average petrol price is Egypt at $0.44 per litre, whereas the country with the most expensive average petrol price is Hong Kong at $4.94 per litre.

Prices for cars in Dominican Republic are refreshed on a daily basis.

There are 279 operators available for cars in Dominican Republic as of April 2024.

The minimum age for drivers varies by country, including Dominican Republic. In numerous EU countries, drivers must be 18 years old. To hire a car overseas, you'll generally need to be at least 21, and if you're under 25, a young driver surcharge may be applied. We advise that you read the policy of your chosen hire company before making a reservation.

To hire a car in Dominican Republic, all drivers must present a valid full driving license. If the license is written in a language other than the language of the country of hire, an International Driving Permit may be required to avoid the risk of potential fines. If you're hiring a car abroad, you may also need to provide evidence of your return travel and accommodation information during your stay. We always recommend that you verify with the specific hire company you're booking with.