Dominican Republic Travel Guide

The Dominican Republic's bus companies provide an excellent, inexpensive service over much of the country. Lines at the stations move quickly, there's plenty of room for luggage on the vehicles and trips are relatively pleasant. Even more extensive, and cheaper, is the informal network of guaguas - ranging from fairly decent minibuses to battered, overcrowded vans - that cover every inch of the DR; in most cases, you should be prepared for some discomfort - and you'll have a hard time fitting in much luggage. Taxis are another option for getting around the cities, and by foreign standards are relatively cheap; reputable operators are listed throughout the section.

Car rental is common as well, but the cost is generally high. Domestic airlines , on the other hand, are reasonably economical, and can make sense if you're not exploring much beyond the main centres. Finally, a number of tour operators in Santo Domingo, Puerto Plata and the all-inclusive resorts organize individual itineraries and packages with transport included.