Driving around the DR on a Moped?

Lillajam

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Hi!

Has anyone ever rented a moped and traveled the whole (or at least big distances SW - North coasts for example) DR? Are the mopeds allowed on all roads/highways?

Do many people travel on mopeds between areas? (not just in town)

Any recommendations on who to rent from in Santo Domingo?

Thanks, appreciate all help!

H.
 

Anastacio

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I use to ride pop to Cabarete on a 100cc, not a big distance but enough on a small bike. A smaller bike would surely drive you literally insane. I've used a 125cc to get into the city from La Caleta/Boca chica again a small distance but in that quantity of traffic on such a small bike it is very mentally taxing if nothing else.
My personal opinion is you need a good size comfortable bike for any kind if touring around this place, I couldn't even imagine going from the capital to punta Cana on a small machine, would drive you insane.
 

Lillajam

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ok ok...

have done my research now and you are right - for all the right reasons, especially safety. I will skip the moped, and rent a car.

THX!
 

Lillajam

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3 weeks DR trip report/rental car

Ha!! ... and I was actually thinking to rent a moped! Thanks for the excellent advice as why not to... I Definitely would have gone insane. Just impossible actually.
I would Not recommend even thinking of a moped for the DR for big distance travel. It's a Big place.

The car was Excellent, I recommend Nelly Rentals, book online -good prices, But Next time - a 4 x 4! Anyway, AMAZING trip... seems like a surreal dream now, but Most excellent.

;) I'll be back.
 
Hi!

Has anyone ever rented a moped and traveled the whole (or at least big distances SW - North coasts for example) DR? Are the mopeds allowed on all roads/highways?

Do many people travel on mopeds between areas? (not just in town)

Any recommendations on who to rent from in Santo Domingo?

Thanks, appreciate all help!

H.

Sure if you have a death wish, go for it! Im not even trying to be funny