 | | Renting a Car in Santo Domingo: Flexible and Fun | | | Car rental agencies in Santo Domingo are generally open from 7 am to 6 pm. Car rental agencies in the airport are open later, until 11:30. Navigating within Santo Domingo is made difficult by traffic and impatient and aggressive drivers so it’s good to have a passenger with a map giving you directions. However, driving in Santo Domingo is relatively safe. You should take the same precautions when parking as you would in any large city. When parking don’t leave valuables in plain sight, and if the street is deserted you’re advised to look for some other place, preferably one that is both busy and well lit.
Renting a car in Santo Domingo can be handy especially if you’re itching to get to a nice beach (Santo Domingo is not exactly famous for its beaches). The white sandy beaches of Juan Dolio are 40 km away. The coconut tree-lined Boca Chica is another popular daytrip destination only 30 km from Santo Domingo. From Boca Chica’s beach you can take small boats out to explore two small islands nearby. | | | | | | |  | | Compare Cheap Car Rentals Deals | | |
