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Public transit, airports, and getting around in Dominican Republic

The Dominican Republic features a transportation landscape dominated by road travel on the right side, serving its 10.8 million residents across diverse terrain. Key strengths include 48 airports with 10 major ones supporting tourism, and urban metro systems in Santo Domingo. Challenges encompass poor road safety, uneven maintenance, and heavy reliance on informal minibuses, though upgrades to metro Line 2 and highways like the Coral Highway are enhancing connectivity for residents and the booming tourist sector.
Public Transport
Moderate
Road Infrastructure
Below Average
Public Transport
5.2/10

Santo Domingo has 2 metro lines and 1 aerial tramway with ongoing upgrades to Line 2 for better capacity. 11 formal bus lines exist alongside 3,000 informal minibuses. Limited coverage outside capital; integration improving via INTRANT but remains fragmented.

Road Infrastructure
4.2/10

19,730 km road network includes highways like Coral Highway and beltways reducing travel times to tourist areas. However, 7,766 km in poor condition, 78% of main corridors unsafe per iRAP, high accident rate (35/100k), vulnerable to weather.

Internet Speed
5.8/10

Average fixed broadband speed around 90 Mbps in 2025, with mobile at 60 Mbps. Fiber expanding in urban areas like Santo Domingo, but rural gaps persist. Major providers investing in 5G and fiber rollout.

Avg: 90+ Mbps • Available in major cities (Santo Domingo, Santiago), expanding; limited rural coverage

Airport Connectivity
6.8/10

48 airports including 10 major ones; strong tourism links via Punta Cana (PUJ), Santo Domingo (SDQ), Puerto Plata (POP). Good regional connectivity, growing international routes but no global mega-hub.

Hubs: Punta Cana (PUJ), Santo Domingo-Las Américas (SDQ), Puerto Plata (POP), Santo Domingo-Samana (AZS)

Transportation Costs

Metro Pass
DOP 1,600/month (Santo Domingo OMSA pass)
Bus Trip
DOP 35 single ride (metro/bus)
Taxi
DOP 150 start + DOP 25/km (Santo Domingo)
High-speed Train
Not available (no high-speed rail)

Mobile Network

5G Coverage: Deployed in major cities (Santo Domingo, Santiago, Punta Cana), expanding to tourist areas 2024-2026
4G Coverage: Over 95% population coverage, strong nationwide from Claro, Altice, Viva

Reliable networks with good urban speeds; rural 4G solid but 5G limited. High mobile penetration supports tourism and business.

Driving License

IDP requiredConversion needed

Foreign licenses valid 3 months with IDP required. After 3 months or residency, convert to local license via INTRANT exam/ process. Drive on right side.

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