Various national and international car rental agencies operate counters in the arrivals areas of the terminals:
Requirements for Renting a Vehicle
To pick up a vehicle at Punta Cana Airport, car rental companies require customers to meet the following conditions and provide the following documents:
- Minimum age: The usual minimum age requirement is 21 or 25, depending on each rental company's individual policy. Drivers between the ages of 21 and 24 are generally subject to a daily young-driver surcharge.
- Driver's license: A physical, valid, and current driver's license issued in the country of origin, typically held for a minimum of one to two years. If the license is not written in the Latin alphabet, it must be accompanied by an International Driving Permit (IDP).
- Passport: An original, valid passport demonstrating legal entry into the Dominican Republic.
- Credit card: An international credit card in the reservation holder's name, with sufficient available credit to place a temporary hold for the security deposit (deductible). As a general rule, rental agencies do not accept cash or debit cards for the security deposit.
- Mandatory insurance: Basic third-party liability coverage and collision and theft protection (CDW/LDW), purchased at the rental counter or obtained through verified external insurance coverage.