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Punta Cana Travel Guides: Airport Transfers, E-Ticket, Taxes & Excursions

A smooth Punta Cana vacation starts before you board your flight. From completing the mandatory free Dominican Republic E-Ticket QR code and pre-booking private PUJ airport transfers past the chaotic taxi line, to understanding the 28% Dominican tax structure (18% ITBIS + 10% service charge), tipping in US dollars, drinking water rules, and booking Saona Island or Scape Park Hoyo Azul, these guides cover every essential logistics question.

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Airport, E-Ticket, money & safety

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Top Resorts Closest to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ)

Punta Cana Resorts With the Shortest PUJ Airport Transfer Times (15–20 Minutes)
HotelAreaPrice levelPUJ Transfer & ParkingAll-Inclusive & TaxesBeach & SeaweedBooking.com
Hyatt Ziva Cap CanaCap Cana (Juanillo Beach)LuxuryFree gated Cap Cana resort parking; 15-min drive from PUJ Airport ($35 private transfer)All-Inclusive (28% DR tax & service included in nightly rate)Protected Juanillo Beach bay with floating sargassum barrier & calm turquoise waterCheck prices
Hyatt Zilara Cap Cana - Adults OnlyCap Cana (Juanillo Beach)LuxuryFree gated valet & self-parking; 15-min drive from PUJ Airport ($35 private transfer)All-Inclusive (28% DR tax & service included; full access to Hyatt Ziva next door)Gated Juanillo Beach with floating seaweed barrier & tranquil shallow waterCheck prices
Secrets Cap Cana Resort & Spa - Adults OnlyCap Cana (Juanillo Beach)LuxuryFree gated parking inside Cap Cana; 15-min drive from PUJ AirportUnlimited-Luxury All-Inclusive (all 28% DR taxes & gratuities included)Prime Juanillo Beach location with floating sargassum barrier & powder-soft white sandCheck prices
Eden Roc Cap CanaCap Cana (Caletón Beach)LuxuryComplimentary valet parking & private golf cart included with every standalone villa suiteEuropean Plan or Full All-Inclusive Package (+18% ITBIS & 10% legal service charge)Private cove at Caletón Beach Club (naturally sheltered from open-ocean waves & seaweed)Check prices
Catalonia Royal Bávaro - Adults OnlyCabeza de ToroModerateFree resort parking; 18-min drive from PUJ Airport ($30 private transfer)All-Inclusive (includes full access to family sister resort Catalonia Bávaro Beach)Cabeza de Toro beach (close to PUJ Airport; floating sargassum barrier installed)Check prices
Catalonia Bávaro Beach, Golf & Casino ResortCabeza de ToroBudgetFree gated parking; 18-min drive from PUJ AirportAll-Inclusive (28% DR tax & service included)Palm-shaded Cabeza de Toro beach with floating seaweed net & calm reef lagoonCheck prices
Barceló Bávaro PalaceBávaro Beach SouthUpscaleFree resort parking; 20-min drive from PUJ Airport ($30 private transfer)All-Inclusive (Premium Level upgrade adds 24h room service, VIP lounge & all specialty restaurants)2-km natural coral reef-protected lagoon beach (flat, calm water & full sargassum barrier)Check prices
Lopesan Costa Bávaro Resort, Spa & CasinoBávaro Beach (Playa Bávaro)UpscaleFree resort parking; 20-min drive from PUJ Airport ($30–$35 private transfer)All-Inclusive (28% DR tax & service included in rate)Calm, reef-sheltered southern Bávaro Beach with wide white sand & gentle wavesCheck prices
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Understanding the 28% Dominican Republic Hotel Tax

By law in the Dominican Republic, hotel stays are subject to an 18% ITBIS (value-added tax) plus a mandatory 10% legal service charge—totaling 28% on top of base rates. When you book on Booking.com, check whether the displayed rate already bundles the 28% tax or lists "+28% taxes and charges" below the price so you never face a surprise at check-in.