Dominica Republic for the independent traveller
Jan 20, 2026 | 7:05 pm
#1
Original Poster
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Nov 1999
Programs: FB PLT again afater a decade as plebian
Posts: 22,880
Dominica Republic for the independent traveller
Find ourselves headed to PUJ for a status run, with not much detailed research, and a 2 week stay. Other than the dodgy drivers and reputedly-lacking rules of the road, are there any thing for independent travellers to watch out for? Not planning to stay in resorts.
Jan 21, 2026 | 7:19 am
#2
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Caribbean
Programs: QF WP/OWE, AAdvantage, Bonvoy Titanium, HH Gold
Posts: 129
Are you renting a car? Suggest sticking with the big brands, even though they are still just franchises. Also if you're driving around keep a second wallet, with your license and just $20 or so cash, have been pulled over a few times and police seem to lose interest if they can see you don't have much cash.
Have driven the length and width of the DR, outside the cities driving isn't too bad, get into the capital though and it gets a bit crazy, find it best to drive there assuming anyone else is about to cut you off, and their use of indicators is optional.
Have driven the length and width of the DR, outside the cities driving isn't too bad, get into the capital though and it gets a bit crazy, find it best to drive there assuming anyone else is about to cut you off, and their use of indicators is optional.
Jan 21, 2026 | 12:10 pm
#3
Original Poster
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Nov 1999
Programs: FB PLT again afater a decade as plebian
Posts: 22,880
Thanks. Yes, looking at renting from Europcar though Alamo is a possibility too. Is the shakedown quite common? Will keep apparent cash to a minimum.