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SDQ

Las Américas International Airport

Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

Where to start
InDrive / Official Taxi

The Dominican Republic's capital city airport, about 25 km east of Santo Domingo city centre. Uber is NOT available, but InDrive operates in Santo Domingo and SIXT Ride offers pre-booked fixed-rate transfers. Official taxis and pre-arranged hotel transfers are also reliable options.

Ride Options

InDrive

rideshare

App-based ride with negotiated pricing — best Uber alternative here

AvailabilityOperating in Santo Domingo
Pickup NoteBook in the InDrive app before exiting arrivals. Meet driver outside the terminal.
Convenience
Relative costLower cost
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Official Airport Taxi

taxi

Regulated taxi if you prefer not to use an app

AvailabilityAt the official rank outside arrivals
Pickup NoteUse only official taxis from the authorised rank. Agree on the fare to your destination before departing.
Convenience
Relative costMid cost
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Pre-Arranged Hotel Transfer

shuttle

Hassle-free connection to your hotel

AvailabilityPre-book with your hotel
Pickup NoteDriver meets you in arrivals with name sign.
Convenience
Relative costMid cost
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Uber

rideshare

Convenient app-based alternative to official airport taxis

AvailabilityAvailable in Santo Domingo
Pickup NoteRideshare pickup zone outside arrivals. Uber is a reliable and safer alternative to negotiating with street taxis.
Convenience
Relative costMid cost
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SIXT Ride — Pre-booked Airport Transfer

Private Transfer

Fixed-rate pre-booked transfer — reliable alternative to negotiated taxis

AvailabilityAvailable in Santo Domingo — book via SIXT app or website
Pickup NoteDriver meets you in arrivals with a name sign. Fixed price, no fare negotiation, flight tracking included.
Convenience
Relative costHigher cost
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Pickup Guidance

Rideshare

Uber is NOT available in the Dominican Republic. InDrive operates in Santo Domingo for app-based rides. SIXT Ride also offers pre-booked fixed-rate transfers — book via the SIXT app.

Taxi

Official taxis from the authorised taxi company at the rank outside arrivals. Agree on fare before departing.

Shuttle

Hotel and tour company transfers available if pre-arranged.

Transit

No public transit from the airport. InDrive, official taxis, and pre-arranged transfers only.

Travel Extras

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Local Tips

  • InDrive is now available in Santo Domingo — download it before arrival as the best app-based option.
  • NO Uber pickup at SDQ — use the authorized taxi service at the official counter inside arrivals.
  • Authorized airport taxi has fixed zone fares to Santo Domingo neighborhoods — pay in advance at the booth.
  • SDQ to Zona Colonial is ~30 min off-peak but 60+ in rush hour — leave early for downtown.
  • Uber operates in Santo Domingo but coverage at SDQ can be thin — pre-book a taxi for arrivals.