For my next trip I will be arriving at SDQ around 3 am and plan to head to Juan Dolio for 2 days before going to Santo Domingo. What I would like to know are there plenty of taxis available at this time? What fare should I expect for the trip to Juan Dolio?
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taxi at 4 in the morning?
On one occassion I have landed SDQ at 3 AM.
It was a Spiritair flight. There were 4 passengers and I was the only tourist.
The fair at that time was $800RD. I had a $1000RD note.
The driver said he did not have any change. Who said anything about change?
DS
It was a Spiritair flight. There were 4 passengers and I was the only tourist.
The fair at that time was $800RD. I had a $1000RD note.
The driver said he did not have any change. Who said anything about change?
DS
At that time of the morning just be sure you get into an official taxi. Nothing good happens at that hour. Also wherever you are staying make sure you notify them that you will be arriving at that hour.
LTSteve
That's a dangerous time to be getting into SDQ, even the locals flying in wait until the sun comes up before getting on the road, whether it's in a taxi or private car.
Why not just wait in the airport until morning? It is safe, there are several restaurants open all night.
It has been quite some time since PJT has used the services at SDQ. However, if the taxistas operate there same as in Punta Cana there should be a signboard with the taxi tariffs available nearby the arrival terminal exit. It would post fares by destination from the airport. Please note: It is not unusual to have a night surcharge and a surcharge for more than 4 passengers. The distance is about 35km at 25 min.
A guess of the fare would be about RD$ 3500 / 4000.
Regards,
PJT
A guess of the fare would be about RD$ 3500 / 4000.
Regards,
PJT
I have landed at SDQ at 3 AM several times, there are plenty of taxis (official) and unofficial. I arrange, in advance, for a Taxi (that I know) to pick me up.
Whether you land in Paris, NY or SDQ at 4 AM, you have to be careful (even more so as a woman and if the place is unknown to you).
Whether you land in Paris, NY or SDQ at 4 AM, you have to be careful (even more so as a woman and if the place is unknown to you).
As a woman, I wouldn't feel comfortable sitting alone in a airport in the middle of the night (not like SDQ is a hub), because you simply look lost/afraid.
Prearranging her transfer is simpler or even changing her flight to a later one (might as well if you gonna loose 4 hours sitting in an overpriced mediocre restaurant).
As a woman, I don't think I would feel comfortable in any public place alone at 4:00 a.m.