At Monte Placido we rent homes, not vehicles. We are happy to provide information help you make your rental car decisions. Prices we mention are subject to change.

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Renting a car at the airport.

Santo Domingo (SDQ) , Santiago, Punta Cana, Puerto Plata
All major rental companies are present.
AVIS is located at Airports and also in Las Terrenas. Helpful if you have a problem.
AVIS Santo Domingo. 809 535 7191. Las Terrenas 809 240 6697. They speak English.​
El Catey, Samana (AZS) - Sixth Rental Car.
http://www.sixt.com/php/branch/dominican-republic/samana/samana-airport
PRICES ARE ONLY USED AS AN EXAPMLE.
Highway 7 to Samana is new and well-lit at night with reflective buttons.
It is an easy and safe drive.
In summary, if you rent a sub-compact car, like a Kia at the airport expect to pay $65 - $75 dollars a day. Congratulate yourself if you find it for less. These are the terms and conditions you can anticipate:
  • A base price is advertised. A Sub compact, Kia Picanto at $114 / week. ($16.30 dollars per day)
  • Car rental agencies in the Dominican Republic require you take their insurance. Will not accept Expedia or other travel site insurance. Will not accept your credit card insurance. To the base price expect to add at least collision insurance. Some may require you buy both collision and liability.
  • Check the rental policy terms. Usually, there is no deductible to pay if you have an accident.
  • If you convince the agency to accept your credit card insurance they will take a $1000 - $3500 dollar advance on your credit card. You will have to pay the agency directly for damages and work out the reimbursement with your credit card.
  • To the total add taxes and credit card fees. Estimated to be 33%  (see below)
  • In addition to paying for the rental, the agency will swipe and put a HOLD on your credit card as a guarantee.
To rent a Kia Picanto for 1 week in mid-January expect to pay:
$114 (Base rate) + $160 (Collison insurance) + $93 (Taxes) = Per day $55.55                                

With full insurance, both collision and liability the cost is as follows:
$114 (Base rate) + $ 251.65 (Collision and liability) + 120.32 (Taxes) =  Per day $70.00      

​Most often agencies don’t provide maps. Simply  go to our website tab  "Find us - Directions" Print or save to your device.

Renting a car in Las Terrenas.

Renting a car in Las Terrenas can be a money saving option. However, you need to be prepared to do business “The Dominican way”. In summary, you can save up to 30 – 35% on the price of a car rental if you pay in cash and are willing to put down a credit card advance to cover the cost of the insurance deductible. 

We work with Ovidio. When you have a reservation with us, we can help you make a reservation with him. These are the terms and conditions you can anticipate. First, you need to arrive in Las Terrenas.
  • The most economical way is to take the bus. See our website TAB for “Bus Schedules”.
  • The second option is having a private taxi meet you.
  • OVIDIO rental car (as well as other agencies) will come and pick you up for less than taxi rate (see below).
 
Prices shown are for cash payments. Insurance is included but with a $1,000 deductible (can fluctuate depending on car model). They will take an advance on your credit card of $1000 dollars to cover the deductible.
The advance will be canceled if there are no damages or liabilities when you return the car. If there are damages, the costs comes out of your $1000 dollars.
  • Inform your credit card company you are traveling. They often block payments when they see unusual activity.
  • If  $1000 dollars can not be processed you will not be able to rent a car from  Ovidio and you may end up hunting to find another car to rent in short notice. There is an AVIS in Las Terrenas. They speak English (809 240 6697).
  • It is best to use a CREDIT  not DEBIT a card. If you do not have a CREDIT card your $1000 dollars will not be covered by credit card insurance. Also, you may not feel comfortable with $1000 dollars being debited directly out of your bank account.
  • If you decide to use a debit card make sure you have $1000 dollars in your account.
                           
OVIDIO CASH PAYMENT RATES PER DAY
(Add 18% if you do not want to pay in cash.)
The daily rental prices include taxes, collision and liability insurance with a $1000 dollars deductible.
Vehicle
Renting one week or less
Renting more than one week
KIA Picanto
$45
$40
Suzuki Vitara
$50
$45
Suzuki Vaitra 2019
$50
$50
Suzuki Vita ATV (7pers)
$65
$60
ATV Quad Yamaha 350cc
$40
$38
ATV Quad Kymco 400cc
$40
$38
ATV Quad Yamaha 700cc
$50
$45
Motor Bike 225cc
$20
$18
Scooter Kymco 125cc
$17
$15
Prices above are subject to change, may increase or decrease.                                                                
RENTAL CAR AIRPORT PICK SERVICE. Ovidio will provide an airport pick up at a discounted rate. 
Airport
Rental Agency pick-up
Taxi
Santo Domingo (2 hrs)
$130
$180
Punta Cana (4.5 hrs)
$250
$290
Santiago (3.5hrs)
$135
$150
Puerto Plata
$135
$150
Samana (45 min)
$60
$85
Please note!
Ovidio counts the beginning of your rental contract as the hour the taxi leaves Las Terrenas for the airport. Understandably, this has caused confusion. A taxi leaving on December 2nd at 9pm, picks you up for an 11pm flight. The rental day is counted as December 2nd, 9pm to 9pm the next day, even if you have not started to use the rental car until noon the next morning, December 3rd.

It is important to understand this in your decision making, as depending on your arrival and departure time, it may be more advantageous not to use Ovidio taxi service and use a private service instead. Then you begin your rental contract when you get the car.      

Usually, a rental car's taxi is more costly if the rental is for less than 7 days. Both rental car and a private taxi may charge more if you need pick up or drop off very late at night or really early in the morning, OR if you are a group and need a van or larger vehicle. These prices are subject to change.