Car rental in
Dominican Republic
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Car Hire in the Dominican Republic with Sixt
If you are planning to explore the Dominican Republic, Sixt has the best options for car hire for you. Available at a wide range of locations on the island, including airports and cities, we have the best car rentals to make your trip easy and enjoyable. Choose between small passenger cars, 4x4s and convertibles. Or, if you are coming for your honeymoon, Sixt offers luxury car hire in Dominican Republic to complement your celebration. Book online before your trip, so you can just collect your vehicle as soon as you arrive.
Driving Rules in the Dominican Republic
When driving in the Dominican Republic it is important to know that the rules of the road might be different from your own country. For your safety remember to drive on the right-hand side of the road. At Sixt we would like to make you aware that when driving your car rental in Dominican Republic, watch out for scooters weaving in and out of traffic as this is very common on the roads here. Similarly on major roads, traffic may stop whilst vendors pass from car to car trying to sell their wares. Basic driving rules include:
- It is forbidden to use a mobile phone when driving
- Seatbelts are compulsory.
- Turning right on red lights is permitted, but it should be done with caution.
The normal speed limit ranges between 25 mph and 50 mph
What to see with your car rental in the Dominican Republic
The Dominican Republic is not just a collection of beautiful beach resorts. It is a Caribbean island known for its stunning mountain scenery, desert scrublands, vibrant culture, colourful buildings and people. Use your car rental to be free to fully appreciate the Dominican Republic. It is easy to travel using the most modern roads. The Dominican Republic is intersected by the DR-1 which is a modern four-lane highway connecting the cities of Santo Domingo and Santiago. Santo Domingo, the capital city of the Dominican Republic, is a must-see due to its combination of new world sophistication and colonial history. Highway DR-7 is a toll road connecting Santo Domingo to Samana making it easy to use your car hire to drive to the Los Haitises National Park and other interesting places.
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Good to know when renting in Dominican Republic
Rentals between SIXT stations are allowed, depending on the rental rate. An additional fee may apply.
We accept all major credit cards. Prepaid and debit cards, as well as cash, are not accepted.
All drivers need a valid license held for at least 1 year, plus an ID or passport. Drivers with licenses using a non-Roman alphabet like Cyrillic also need an international driving permit.
It is not allowed to take SIXT cars rented in the Dominican Republic into Haiti.
You will need to be at least 21 years old with a license held for 2 years to rent with SIXT in the Dominican Republic. Some car categories have a higher minimum age, and a young driver surcharge applies to those under 25.
Choose the Pay on Arrival option when booking and cancel your reservation free of charge if you need to.
