Planning Your Trip To Punta Cana
The Basics of Getting On The Ground In The Dominican Republic

When traveling to Punta Cana, you’ll be flying in to the Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ). Interestingly enough, the Punta Cana Airport is one of the very few privately owned international airports in the entire world - being part of Grupo Punta Cana. PUJ receives direct flights from a multitude of airports around the world, and its’ spectacular cana-roofed terminals and amazing VIP areas are a sight to be seen. Of note, when arriving to the airport, you’ll want to have some US dollars on hand. While the DR uses Dominican Pesos for their currency, the airport itself has defaulted to the more standardized US currency. For example, when passing through their customs/entry point, you’ll actually be required to purchase your temporary visa - a small fee in US dollars.
Once exiting the airport, like any major tourist destination, you’ll be inundated with the eager taxi driver to bring you to your destination. Use your savvy here, as you may wish to actually rent a car prior to your arrival and organize a pick up from the rental agency (additionally there are rental car booths set up near the exit of the airport). This can save you some money in the long run if you do desire to drive around a bit and see the sights whilst vacationing in the area.
