Puerto Plata travel guide

Puerto Plata Tourism | Puerto Plata Guide

You're Going to Love Puerto Plata

With a population of 146,000, Puerto Plata is the largest city in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 10 days in order to fully appreciate everything Puerto Plata has to offer.

Where to Eat in Puerto Plata

If you’re looking for affordable options, Baia Lounge Restaurant (Calle Bruno Philip No 5) and Casita Azul (40 C. Beller) are great picks.

When to visit Puerto Plata

Puerto Plata in November
Estimated hotel price
£78
1 night at 3-star hotel
Puerto Plata in November
Estimated hotel price
£78
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Puerto Plata

Plane

When flying to Puerto Plata, you’ll arrive at Puerto Plata La Union (POP), which is located 14 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Puerto Plata from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 18h 45m.

Car

Another option to get to Puerto Plata is to pick up a car hire from Punta Cana, which is about 267 km from Puerto Plata. You’ll find branches of MEXRENTACAR and Alamo, among others, in Punta Cana.

Bus

Puerto Plata’s bus station is located 1.4 km from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Puerto Plata, you’ll arrive at Puerto Plata La Union (POP), which is located 14 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Puerto Plata from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 18h 45m.

Car

Another option to get to Puerto Plata is to pick up a car hire from Punta Cana, which is about 267 km from Puerto Plata. You’ll find branches of MEXRENTACAR and Alamo, among others, in Punta Cana.

Bus

Puerto Plata’s bus station is located 1.4 km from the city centre.

Airlines serving Puerto Plata

Lufthansa
Good (4,689 reviews)
KLM
Good (846 reviews)
SWISS
Good (951 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,573 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,607 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,953 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,441 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,925 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,595 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (4,543 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (1,355 reviews)
Air Europa
Good (329 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (775 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (5,791 reviews)
Air Transat
Good (268 reviews)
WestJet
Good (1,945 reviews)
Condor
Good (258 reviews)
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Where to stay in Puerto Plata

From 5-star hotels such as the Casa Colonial Beach & Spa to great affordable options like the Lifestyle Crown Residence Suites, Puerto Plata offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around £74 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £146 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Puerto Plata, with prices from £14 to £2,252 per night. Playa Dorada Beach and Golf Club is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Puerto Plata are about 21% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Puerto Plata

Most booked hotels in Puerto Plata

Velero Beach Resort
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£84+
The Ocean Club, a Luxury Collection Resort, Costa Norte
5 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£290+
Iberostar Costa Dorada
5 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£124+
Vh - Gran Ventana Beach Resort
4 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
£103+
Be Live Collection Marien
4 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
£74+
Casa Marina Beach & Reef
3 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
£92+

Hiring a car in Puerto Plata

Expect to pay £1.03 per litre in Puerto Plata (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £12.33 and £16.44.

Expect to pay £1.03 per litre in Puerto Plata (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £12.33 and £16.44.