Las Americas International Airport is about 22 km east of Santo Domingo along the Autopista de Las Americas. The cost of getting into the city depends heavily on which method you choose — the gap between Uber and an airport taxi can be significant.
Taxi fares from SDQ
Official airport taxis operate from a counter near the arrivals exit. Fares are quoted as fixed rates rather than metered, set per destination at the counter itself. There is no single published tariff sheet, and third-party estimates for the same routes vary widely, so treat any figure you see online (including here) as unverified until you check it at the counter. Ask for the price to your destination before you get in; it is per vehicle, not per person. If you negotiate with a taxi driver outside the official counter, you may pay more or less — but the official counter is the safer reference point.
Fixed-price private transfer
SDQ Santo Domingo Downtown
From€36for 2 passengers
4 passengers: €36 per vehicle, about €9 per person
- Fixed price, no meter
- Flight tracked
- 60 min free waiting
- Driver meets you at arrivals
- Free cancellation up to 24 h before pickup
Other destinations
Uber and InDriver prices
Ride-hailing apps show the fare in the app before you confirm the ride, and are consistently cheaper than an official airport taxi for the same routes. Prices fluctuate with demand, but SDQ-to-city runs are common enough that surge pricing is rare. The catch is that you need working mobile data, and the pickup logistics at the airport can be slightly awkward — you may need to walk to a spot where the driver can reach you without airport security issues.
Pre-booked private transfer prices
Pre-booked transfers fall between taxi and Uber pricing but come with guaranteed service:
- Sedan to Zona Colonial: see the current price in our search
- SUV to Zona Colonial: see the current price in our search
- Minivan (5-8 pax) to Zona Colonial: see the current price in our search
- Sedan to Boca Chica: from EUR 30
- Sedan to La Romana: from EUR 100
- Sedan to Punta Cana: from EUR 148
The price is fixed at booking, paid online, and includes tolls and airport parking fees. There is no negotiation at the curb.
What affects the price
Three things drive the cost: distance, vehicle type, and time of day. The highway toll is included in most transfer prices but adds about 2 USD to a taxi fare. Late-night taxis may quote higher rates — the official counter tries to maintain fixed prices, but individual drivers have more leverage after midnight.
Traffic is the other variable. During rush hours (7-9 AM, 5-8 PM), the drive can stretch to 45 minutes or more, and metered or time-based rides cost more. Pre-booked transfers with fixed pricing are unaffected.
Currency and payment
The Dominican peso (DOP) is the local currency, but US dollars are universally accepted for tourist services including transport. Airport taxis, transfer services, and Uber all work in USD. If you pay in pesos, you will generally get a fair rate but need to have them already — exchanging at the airport booths gives poor rates.
Credit cards work for Uber and pre-booked transfers. Taxis are cash-only in most cases. ATMs inside the terminal dispense pesos.
When a private transfer from SDQ is the right choice
- Three or more people: a 4-seat car to Santo Domingo Downtown is from €36, about €9 per person, usually level with or below separate public-transport tickets once you count the walk, the wait and the last mile with bags.
- Going to a specific address rather than the main station: the car goes to the door, so the public-transport fare is not the whole cost of the trip.
- Arriving tired or late: the driver waits at arrivals with your name, included for 60 minutes after landing.
SDQ → Santo Domingo Downtown from €36Fixed price, flight tracked, free cancellation up to 24 h before pickup.