Punta Cana Airport Transfer: Private Car, All Hotels & 24/7 Pickup

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(240 reviews)

What’s the experience like?

I’ll be honest — I was a little nervous about landing at Punta Cana International Airport after a long flight. My Spanish is basically “gracias” and “una cerveza, por favor,” so I’d pictured myself lost in the crowd. But as soon as I stepped out by the exit, there was my name on a sign, right where they said it would be (I think the spot’s called JetLag Café if you’re at Terminal A — kind of funny name when you think about it). The air outside was thick and warm and full of that tropical smell — sunscreen and something sweet, maybe mango? Our driver gave a quick wave and helped with bags before I could even fumble for my phone.

The ride itself felt like a soft landing into the Dominican Republic. We headed toward our hotel in Uvero Alto — which honestly sounded far on the map but didn’t feel long at all. Our driver chatted with us just enough, pointing out how the sea looks different depending on the light (I tried to catch it through the window but mostly saw palm trees blurring by). He even laughed when my friend tried to pronounce “Bayahibe” like a local. We had plenty of space for our bags — there were five of us plus luggage and still room to breathe. I liked that they checked our flight for delays; we didn’t have to stress about timing.

On the way back to PUJ airport, we just messaged them on WhatsApp from the hotel lobby (thankfully free wifi everywhere), gave our room number, and they set up pickup so we’d get there three hours before departure. It was early — too early for coffee, honestly — but our driver was already waiting outside with another smile. There’s something comforting about seeing a familiar face when you’re groggy and dreading security lines.

I still remember that first sticky breeze stepping out of arrivals. Not glamorous or anything — just real relief after travel days that never seem to end. If you want private Punta Cana airport transfer without any fuss (and especially if you’ve got kids or lots of bags), this is probably as easy as it gets.