We Can Assist with Vehicle Rentals
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.809 541 7498
http://www.sixt.com/php/branch/dominican-republic/samana/samana-airport
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.809 541 7498
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.
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. These are the terms and conditions you can anticipate:
$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.
- 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.
$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 Genaro because he speaks English genarorentacar.com/ . When you have a reservation with us, we can help you make a reservation with him, or you can contact him directly at 849 628 6597 or generorentacar1235@gmail.com. These are the terms and conditions you can anticipate. First, you need to arrive in Las Terrenas.
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.
We work with Genaro because he speaks English genarorentacar.com/ . When you have a reservation with us, we can help you make a reservation with him, or you can contact him directly at 849 628 6597 or generorentacar1235@gmail.com. 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.
- GENARO rental car (as well as other agencies) will come and pick you up for less than taxi rate (see below).
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.