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12-28-2006, 06:08 PM
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Originally Posted by atomik
I just got a deal from Europcar for five days rental with insurance, (tiny Hyndai compact with auto / a/c), for about $200. Pick up at Puerto Plata Airport.
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Is that with full insurance (CDW, tires, windshield, etc.)? If so that is a good deal for this time of year. The five day rental charge is for you having the car five days and paying four days rental or is it paying for five days rental.
Do you have a link as I would like to compare prices with my current reservation with Avis.
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01-01-2007, 01:36 PM
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(Posted the same question in another thread before, but probably better place here) :
How long is the Playa Dorada, how many km or miles ?
Is there a map of the different hotels somewhere on the web ?
... Asking this, because my travel agent suggested that at the Puerto Plata airport, I board one of the buses picking up people who have booked for a week in a hotel with Jetair, transportation included ; I have only booked for the flight, then booked separately for only 2 nights on arrival at the Hotetur Dorado club, so I'd like to know where it is and if it is far from the other hotels...
Thanks in advance !
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01-02-2007, 08:15 AM
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Originally Posted by noborders
(Posted the same question in another thread before, but probably better place here) :
How long is the Playa Dorada, how many km or miles ?
Is there a map of the different hotels somewhere on the web ?
... Asking this, because my travel agent suggested that at the Puerto Plata airport, I board one of the buses picking up people who have booked for a week in a hotel with Jetair, transportation included ; I have only booked for the flight, then booked separately for only 2 nights on arrival at the Hotetur Dorado club, so I'd like to know where it is and if it is far from the other hotels...
Thanks in advance !
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It probably won't work. The transfers are provided by private companies which collect transfer vouchers from the passengers and then present them to the tour operator for payment. Unless you have a voucher (coupon), you probably won't be able to get on onew of the buses unless your able to negotiate an under the table payment with the transfer rep and the driver.
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01-02-2007, 09:38 AM
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Howmar is correct, you can't take another companies transfer bus. So, take a taxi.
Playa Dorada complex is about 1.5 KM in a horseshoe shape. All the hotels are easy walking distance.
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01-19-2007, 02:14 PM
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Hello,you can phone Joaquin 1809 2653739 or 1809 5740175 he is super nice person and have a very good price.
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01-20-2007, 12:23 AM
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Why do you need a car in Sosua at all I wonder??! It is the smallest place one can imagine. With everything within a short walking distance.*************************
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Originally Posted by bigbird
Is that with full insurance (CDW, tires, windshield, etc.)? If so that is a good deal for this time of year. The five day rental charge is for you having the car five days and paying four days rental or is it paying for five days rental.
Do you have a link as I would like to compare prices with my current reservation with Avis.
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03-12-2007, 11:27 AM
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if i want to go out at night in puerto plata, how much will a taxi charge me ? are night rates any different than day rates ?? cristals, boheim, etc...a monger's night out...  |
03-17-2007, 04:04 PM
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From POP to Sosua they have you over a barrel unless you want to walk down to the road & get transport there (I would do this, but not so easy with big suitcases or 2.4 children).
From Sosua to the airport, if you go up to the main road and negotiate with the independent taxis you can get it down to about $5 - still not back for 7 mins work and more in line with what the locals pay.
Better still take a shared taxi from next to the Texaco station - they're the ones with the red signs on the roof. I paid 30 pesos which is high (it's the fare to Puerto Plata). Make sure the driver is willing to drive up to the airport. You can do this the other way, but unless you're very lucky you will have to walk to the road.
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07-03-2007, 10:20 AM
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I have been reading the boards lately, last night one of my friends tells me its not safe to get a taxi from POP to Playa Dorada, is that true? Are the posted rates still good? Is it better to get a taxi with a group of people ?
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07-03-2007, 11:43 AM
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It is perfectly safe to get a taxi at the airport!
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