Punta Cana Prices & Travel Costs

Last Updated: Dec 2021

At the far eastern tip of the Dominican Republic you’ll find Punta Cana, which is known for white sandy beaches lined with large resorts. This is an extremely international crowd during the high season, with certain resorts catering to a certain country’s crowd.

Is Punta Cana Expensive or Cheap?

An extremely popular Caribbean destination that’s famed for its white sandy beaches, Punta Cana is a great place to travel to for lounging on the beach or at your resort’s pool. In fact, you’ll find over 100 different resorts here, all of which are geared toward travelers with a little extra to spend. Even though most people choose to relax all day, there are lots of different water sports to enjoy.

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Travel Costs to Punta Cana

Population 330,000
Area 330,000
Timezone UTC-4
Currency Dominican Peso
Airports Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ)
1 USD = 1 USD
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Accommodation Costs in Punta Cana

Punta Cana Hotel Seasons

Punta Cana Hotel Prices

Rating Price(USD)
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starstarstarstarstar45.00 - 86.00
starstarstarstarstar60.00 - 123.00
starstarstarstarstar80.00 - 178.00
starstarstarstarstar204.00 - 576.00

Punta Cana Hostels Prices

Type Price(USD)
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Punta Cana Attractions Prices

Best tours in Punta Cana

Location Description Type Price(USD)
Shark and Ray ExperienceSwim among sharks and rays as you snorkel above the reef before relaxing in a natural pool.
3 to 12
adult
50.00
110.00
Horseback Riding and Ziplining TourStart off your tour with a horseback riding experience along the Anamuya River before heading to the trees to zipline your way through the canopy.
adult
79.00
Dune Buggy TourDrive through the countryside in a manual dune buggy as you take in the sites.
4 to 12
adult
90.00
100.00

Punta Cana Food and Drink Prices

Food Type Description Price(USD)
Local BreakfastMost all-inclusives have restaurants but if you decide to venture outside the resort you'll find several cafes serving coffee and more.2.00 - 6.00
Local LunchThere are many different lunch options available from international cuisine to local favorites. 5.00 - 12.00
Local DinnerSome restaurants are either on the beach or over the water, making for a great view as you enjoy your meal.8.00 - 20.00
BeerPresidente is the most popular beer brand found with both regular and lite varieties available. 2.00 - 4.00

Punta Cana Transport Prices

Getting to Punta Cana

Getting around Punta Cana

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When to visit Punta Cana

Temperature and rainfall

Month High F Low F Precip (inches)
January82690.7
February84700.9
March85721.0
April86741.1
May87751.2
June89771.6
July89771.7
August89771.1
September89772.3
October88761.5
November86742.4
December84730.8

Punta Cana Weather advice

Sunrise and sunset

21 Mar6:43am6:51pm
21 Jun6:04am7:19pm
21 Sep6:28am6:37pm
21 Dec7:07am6:08pm

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