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In Punta Cana, which is one of the most important tourist attractions of the Dominican Republic, you can benefit from the taxis in order to travel to the airport from the city center. Car rental and hotel shuttle are among the transportation alternatives commonly preferred by the passengers who want to travel to the airport from the city center. There are many car rental companies in Punta Cana and you can continue your travel by renting a car within minutes. As an alternative to hotel shuttle, you can make a reservation in order to benefit from the private shuttle service and easily get to the airport from the city center in accompany with a private driver.

Car Rental

Renting a car for travelling to the airport is one of the most preferred options in Punta Cana. Since there are many worth seeing places around the city, renting a car is a very popular transportation alternative for the visitors. In the city, you can rent your car by visiting one of the car rental companies such as Alamo, Hertz, AVIS, Sixt and Payless. You can deliver the car to the office of the car rental company at the airport and continue your travel without having any trouble. Furthermore, renting a car is quite easy in the city. However, if you consider renting a car for your transportation to the airport, you should be sure that all documents required for renting a car are complete. In this way, you will not have any trouble while renting a car.

Taxi

The taxis in the city usually operate at fixed fares for certain routes. If you need to travel to the airport from the city center, getting on a taxi is usually a good alternative in terms of cost. However, you should keep in mind that if you travel to the airport from different cities and regions in the surrounding, taxi can be an alternative that can force your budget. The fares of the taxis are; 260 dollars for those coming from La Vega, 70 dollars from Higuey, 60 dollars from Otra Banda, 165 dollars from Juan Dolio, 240 dollars from Bonao, 175 dollars from Las Americas International Airport. In addition, you need to pay 210 dollars if you are coming from Hotel Four Points located near the airport, 20 dollars from Mari Punta Cana, 30 dollars from Hotel Dreams Palm Beach, 35 dollars from Manati Park and 50 dollars from Hard Rock Hotel.

Hotel Shuttle

You can directly travel to the airport by using the shuttles of Four Points by Sheraton Hotel and other hotels offering shuttle service to the airport. Some hotels offer this service for free and some hotels may demand small amount of money. These shuttles operate at certain hours of the day and carry passengers to the airport comfortably. These vehicles, which will carry you to the airport in a short time and will not cause any trouble economically, should be definitely preferred if the hotel offers this service for its guests. Otherwise, you may have to pay high amounts for taxi.

Private Shuttle

In addition to the abovementioned alternatives, you can travel to the airport by getting on one of the private shuttles. If you want to get to the airport by using a private shuttle, you can make a reservation for these shuttles which operate every hour of the day by choosing a suitable hour according to the take-off time of your plane. In Punta Cana, the amount you need to pay for a private shuttle is usually determined at a fixed rate based on the distance traveled and this amount can be slightly higher for some routes. You can contact the private shuttle companies in Punta Cana over the internet or by telephone in order to get detailed information about the routes and fees. By making a reservation in advance, you can easily and comfortably travel to Punta Cana International Airport by getting on a private shuttle anywhere in the city.

Airport Information

Punta Cana International Airport, which connects Punta Cana to many points of the world particularly London, Moscow, Düsseldorf and Zurich, offers many options for its guests in terms of eating, drinking and relaxing. Before or after your flight, you can spend pleasant time in restaurants and cafes such as Wendy's, Nathan's, Sbarro, Baskin Robbins, Cinnabon and Segafredo's, or enjoy delicious drinks and snacks at Skybar. There is a duty-free shop where you find many alcoholic or non-alcoholic drinks, chocolates, souvenirs and perfumes. You can also do shopping by visiting Victoria’s Secret. If you want to take a glance at handmade souvenirs belonging to Punta Cana and the Dominican Republic, you will come across many options at the airport. At the airport, you can buy many products for yourself and gifts for your loved ones. There is also a lost property office at the airport which also offers service for private aircrafts and jets. When you come to the Dominican Republic, you can visit the information desk at the airport for getting information about the taxes you need to pay and tourist cards that you need to purchase.

Manchester Airport was ranked the 3^rd busiest airport in the UK, in terms of passenger traffic, in 2015. It is a major international airport operating both domestic and international flights out of 3 passenger terminals. The airport offers a range of services aimed at meeting passengers’ pre-flight and post-flight needs.

There are a variety of transportation alternatives to get to the city center from Manchester Airport, including taxi, bus, train, tram, bicycle, and rental car. The airport is located 15 km from the city center, so any method you choose will be a convenient and quick option.  

Taxi

Taking a taxi from the airport to the city center is quite convenient and fast. Taxis are readily available outside of the terminal exits once you land. A taxi to the city center from the airport should take less than 30 minutes, under normal traffic conditions, and cost around 20-30 pounds. The airport also features private hire taxis through the company Arrow Cars. This service can accommodate up to 8 passengers and provides comfortable and reliable transportation to the city.

Bus

Another transportation alternative to get to the city center from Manchester Airport is by bus. Buses depart from The Station, Manchester Airport’s ground transport interchange. Buses are an affordable and convenient way to get to the city. There are 9 different bus routes that operate between the airport and the city. The bus you need to take will depend on your destination in the city.

Train

Trains are another affordable and convenient method of transportation to get to the city from the airport. Trains depart from the Manchester Airport railway station, which is located at The Station. Trains operate every day of the week and run every 10 minutes. A train from the airport to the city center takes about 20 minutes.

Tram

There is a Metrolink station at the airport for those who want to take the tram to the city center. The tram is accessible from The Station and provides convenient transportation to the city. Trams operates every day of the week and run every 12-15 minutes and provide comfortable transportation to many parts of the city.

Bicycle

Manchester Airport places great emphasis on the use of bicycles as an environmentally friendly transportation alternative. There are designated bike paths between the airport and the city center and special parking areas for bicycles at the airport. Thanks to these paths and cycle bays passengers can ride their bikes to and from the airport.

Rental Car

Another transportation alternative to get to the city is by rental car. Renting a car is also a great way to get around in the city and explore the surrounding areas during your trip. There are various rental car offices located at the airport. Since the airport is located 15 km away, you can enjoy a comfortable drive to the city center. Rental car companies that you can choose from include Avis, Europcar, Enterprise, Hertz and Sixt.