Arrival · SDQ → destination
Private SDQ airport transfer to Puerto Plata / Sosúa / Cabarete
North coast long-haul: Playa Dorada, Puerto Plata city, Sosúa and the Cabarete kite beaches. Duarte highway the whole way, one rest stop.
Fixed at $275 Standard and $560 VIP, per vehicle one-way for 1–6 passengers. 3 h 45 min – 4 h 30 min of driving, taxes and tolls included, no night surcharge.
Short answer
A private transfer from SDQ to Puerto Plata / Sosúa / Cabarete costs $275 per vehicle (up to 6 passengers), $560 for VIP, and takes 3 h 45 min – 4 h 30 min. Fixed price, tolls and taxes included, pay at the end, book on WhatsApp. Updated September 2026.
Puerto Plata / Sosúa / Cabarete at a glance
- Standard 1–6
- $275
- VIP 1–6
- $560
- Van 7–14
- On request
- Round-trip
- $536
- Drive time
- 3 h 45 min – 4 h 30 min
- Waiting
- Free, flight tracked
Leave 6 h 30 min before an international departure from SDQ.
Request your transfer
We reply on WhatsApp, usually within minutes.
Estimate — Puerto Plata / Sosúa / Cabarete
$275
Standard · one-way, per vehicle
Standard or VIP to Puerto Plata / Sosúa / Cabarete
Standard
$275
- · Private vehicle — your group only
- · Driver with name sign in arrivals after baggage
- · Flight tracking, delays included
- · SUV or van by party size
- · A/C, luggage help, bottled water
- · Door-to-door to hotel or villa lobby
VIP
$560
- · Everything in Standard
- · Luxury SUV or executive Sprinter
- · Priority meet, tighter pickup choreography
- · Cold towels and premium water
- · Child seats pre-installed on request
- · Captain-style driver
Your arrival at SDQ, step by step
1. Before the flight
You send date, flight number, hotel and passengers on WhatsApp. We send back a written confirmation with the fixed price.
2. On the day
We watch the flight number. Early or late, the driver shifts the pickup at no cost.
3. Out of customs
Your driver is waiting with a name sign right at the exit. No desks, no kerbside haggling.
4. On the road
3 h 45 min – 4 h 30 min to Puerto Plata / Sosúa / Cabarete, about 240 km, with A/C, water and tolls already included. You pay on arrival.
Hotels and stays in Puerto Plata / Sosúa / Cabarete
SDQ to Casa Marina Beach & Reef
Sosúa, Playa Sosúa
SDQ to Viva Tangerine Cabarete
Cabarete, Playa Encuentro side
SDQ to Iberostar Costa Dorada
Playa Costa Dorada, east of Puerto Plata
SDQ to Casa Colonial Beach & Spa
Playa Dorada, Puerto Plata
Any other hotel, villa or apartment in this zone uses the same $275 / $560 rate — send the name on WhatsApp.
See every Puerto Plata / Sosúa / Cabarete hotel page →SDQ ↔ Puerto Plata / Sosúa / Cabarete transfer — questions we get daily
How much is a transfer from SDQ to Puerto Plata / Sosúa / Cabarete?
$275 Standard and $560 in a VIP SUV, per vehicle and per direction, for 1 to 6 passengers. The price does not change with the hour, the exact hotel or the number of cases.
How long is the drive between SDQ and Puerto Plata / Sosúa / Cabarete?
3 h 45 min – 4 h 30 min, about 240 km, depending on traffic and exactly where in the zone you are staying.
Is the price per person?
No. It is the whole vehicle, 1–6 passengers: $275 Standard or $560 VIP one-way. Children ride free inside that price.
Where does the driver meet me at SDQ?
Just outside customs, in the arrivals corridor, holding a sign with your name. There is no desk to find and no one to call.
What happens if my flight is delayed?
We track the flight number. If you land late, the driver comes late: the waiting is free and the price does not change.
Do I have to pay in advance?
No. You pay the driver at the end of the ride, in cash (US dollars or pesos) or by bank transfer. The booking is confirmed in writing on WhatsApp.
Are tolls and child seats included?
Yes. Tolls, taxes, fuel and infant or booster seats are all included. Just tell us the ages when you book.
Can you take us back to the airport?
Yes. Book both legs together and the return is 5% off — $536 Standard. Leave 6 h 30 min before an international departure from SDQ.
What if we are more than six?
On this long-haul run the 7–14 passenger van is quoted on WhatsApp, based on vehicle and driver hours.
Can I cancel?
Yes, free of charge. Since nothing is prepaid, one WhatsApp message before the pickup is enough.
Guides for this run
SDQ taxi vs private transfer
The official hall taxi is legitimate. It is also the most expensive way to leave Las Américas.
How much is an SDQ airport transfer? 2026 prices
Full private rates from Las Américas, per vehicle, taxes and highway tolls included.
Night arrivals at SDQ
Landing after 22:00 costs the same and works the same. What changes is the hall.
How to pay for your SDQ transfer
Cash to the driver in USD or DOP, or bank transfer. No card vault, no prepay to hold a booking.
Nearby zones
Other zones and full rates on the prices page, pickup detail in how it works.