If you can't stay in a hotel and want to explore the island's immediate surroundings, renting a car in Punta Cana is the way to go. Don't rely on the local buses, as they rarely keep to a set schedule, and it's too expensive to explore by cab.
So you can rent a car in Punta Cana without a deposit at the local airport. You can get a Hyundai i10, Kia Picanto, Chevrolet Aveo, Chevrolet Epica or similar for around 45 USD per day.
Car rental in Punta Cana is offered around the clock in the center of the resort. But here the price for car rental in Punta Cana will be significantly higher. The most inexpensive will be brands of cars Kia Picanto, Chevrolet Aveo, Nissan Almera, the price for which per day is about 57 USD, 67 USD, 73 USD respectively. Therefore, if you are interested in renting a car in Punta Cana inexpensively, it is better to order a car in advance at the local airport.
Whether you choose a cheap car rental in Punta Cana or an expensive one, local police can stop you on the roads for no apparent reason and quite clearly demand a bribe. Act in this situation is recommended to act in the same way as domestic motorists are accustomed to do - save your nerves and pay. Local drivers behave similarly on the roads, often violating traffic rules. These nuances should be taken into account when renting a car.
