Ive searched through the various threads on renting a car in the DR and didn't really see anything that lists in one place, experiences with particular rental companies. Irented from two companies, and would like to see people's experiences with others.
Prestige: I rented a small SUV, it was a Dahaitsu Terios for 2 days. Cool car, but VERY small, especially for a 4x4...We dealt with Tim (TiminDR from this board) who is American. I believe his family owns the business, but he is no longer working with them. They were running a "special" for $50/day with taxes and insurance. They came and picked us up in Sosua and took us to their office at the Wyndham Tangerine in Cabarete. The car was brand new - had about 250 miles on it. They were very nice, and professional. They came and picked it up from Sosua at the end of the rental. Excellent experience all around.
Savings Car Rental: Was referred to Yohanne at this company from a friend. Have rented from them three times now. $35/day for a Suzuki Sport SUV, with taxes and insurance included. You can negotiate a better rate if paying cash, or for longer rentals. They are located at POP and will pick you up in Sosua, PP, etc. While the people and company are nice and professional, their vehicles are older and not in the greatest shape...and the gas tanks are *below* empty when you pick it up, and that's how they expect you to drop it off... obviously you dont have to, but you don't get any type of "credit" for extra gas in the tank when you drop it off! Yohanne is really a pleasure to deal with, speaks very good English, and for longer rentals, you can work out a great deal. Also, while the cars may be a little "rough around the edges" I haven't had a mechanical problem with any of them. I'm not sure what level of coverage they are including, probably a good idea to ask!
Prestige: I rented a small SUV, it was a Dahaitsu Terios for 2 days. Cool car, but VERY small, especially for a 4x4...We dealt with Tim (TiminDR from this board) who is American. I believe his family owns the business, but he is no longer working with them. They were running a "special" for $50/day with taxes and insurance. They came and picked us up in Sosua and took us to their office at the Wyndham Tangerine in Cabarete. The car was brand new - had about 250 miles on it. They were very nice, and professional. They came and picked it up from Sosua at the end of the rental. Excellent experience all around.
Savings Car Rental: Was referred to Yohanne at this company from a friend. Have rented from them three times now. $35/day for a Suzuki Sport SUV, with taxes and insurance included. You can negotiate a better rate if paying cash, or for longer rentals. They are located at POP and will pick you up in Sosua, PP, etc. While the people and company are nice and professional, their vehicles are older and not in the greatest shape...and the gas tanks are *below* empty when you pick it up, and that's how they expect you to drop it off... obviously you dont have to, but you don't get any type of "credit" for extra gas in the tank when you drop it off! Yohanne is really a pleasure to deal with, speaks very good English, and for longer rentals, you can work out a great deal. Also, while the cars may be a little "rough around the edges" I haven't had a mechanical problem with any of them. I'm not sure what level of coverage they are including, probably a good idea to ask!
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