The short answer
With a private transfer from Punta Cana airport, the flight number you give at booking does most of the work. We track the flight, the pickup moves with it, and an airline delay is never charged as waiting time. Your chauffeur waits outside the arrivals exit, at the curb, holding a sign with your name, because the airport does not allow drivers into the terminal. If you arrive through the VIP lounge, the chauffeur waits right outside the VIP lounge instead.
After an international landing you have 60 minutes of complimentary waiting time for immigration and baggage claim. The fare is per vehicle and already includes the chauffeur, bottled water, on-board Wi-Fi and the flight monitoring.
What happens if my flight is delayed or early?
Nothing changes on your side. We follow the inbound flight using the number you provided and adjust the pickup to the actual landing time, whether that is two hours late or twenty minutes early. There is no rescheduling fee for a delay caused by the airline, and the hours a delayed flight adds are not billed as waiting time.
The one thing that matters is an accurate flight number. If no flight number is given and the flight cannot be tracked, the standard waiting allowance runs from the originally scheduled pickup time. If you change flights, send the new number by WhatsApp and the pickup is moved to it.
Where exactly does the chauffeur meet me at PUJ?
Punta Cana airport does not let drivers into the terminal, so our chauffeurs do not meet you at the baggage carousel. Once you clear immigration and customs and walk out of the arrivals exit, your chauffeur is waiting outside at the curb with a sign bearing your name, then helps with the luggage and walks you to the vehicle.
Guests who use the airport's VIP lounge leave through a different door, so in that case the chauffeur waits right in front of the VIP lounge. Tell us at booking if you have it reserved.
How long will the chauffeur wait?
The complimentary waiting time starts from the actual landing time, not from the time printed on your ticket, so a delayed flight does not eat into it. It is long enough for a normal immigration line and baggage claim at PUJ.
Punta Cana Airport handled 11,006,110 passengers in 2025, with January, March, July and December above one million each. The month by month figures are in Punta Cana Airport in numbers.
| International arrivals | From actual landing time | 60 minutes included |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic and private terminal arrivals | From actual landing time | 30 minutes included |
| Hotel, villa or office pickups | From the scheduled pickup time | 15 minutes included |
Extra waiting is billed in 15-minute increments at the rate published in our Refunds & Cancellation policy. If you know you will be held up, message us on WhatsApp so the chauffeur can plan around it.
How much luggage fits in each vehicle?
Choose the vehicle by bags as much as by passengers. Golf bags and large hard-shell cases take more room than they appear to, so mention them when you book and we will assign the right vehicle. One-way fares below are from PUJ to Bávaro or Cap Cana, per vehicle.
| Cadillac Escalade ESV 2026 | Up to 6 passengers · 5 bags | USD $190 |
|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet Suburban 2026 | Up to 6 passengers · 5 bags | USD $150 |
| Luxury MPV | Up to 6 passengers · 4 bags | USD $105 |
| Mercedes-Benz Sprinter | Up to 14 passengers · 14 bags | USD $150 |
What is included in the fare?
The quoted fare is the total for the vehicle, not per person. It includes a bilingual English and Spanish chauffeur, bottled water, on-board Wi-Fi, the complimentary waiting time above and flight monitoring on every airport pickup. There is no night surcharge for late or early arrivals, and service runs around the clock when it is arranged in advance. Child seats are complimentary: up to two can be requested in the booking form at least 24 hours before pickup, and for three or more, message us on WhatsApp.
Gratuity is optional and at your discretion. Transport itself carries no ITBIS; only optional extras are taxed at 18%.
What costs extra?
A few things sit outside the transfer fare. Airport Fast Track through immigration can be added per passenger when you book, and it is confirmed with you before payment. Waiting beyond the allowance is billed as described above. A transfer is one pickup and one drop-off, so if you want to stop on the way or keep the car for the afternoon, that is booked as hourly chauffeur service with a three-hour minimum.
What you receive before you land
Before the service you receive the chauffeur's name, the vehicle plate and the pickup instructions by WhatsApp, so you know who is meeting you and where before the plane is on the ground. The booking is confirmed with a 50% deposit and the balance is paid when the service ends. Cancellation carries no penalty up to 48 hours before pickup; only the payment method's transaction fee is deducted.
A quick checklist before you fly
- Send the exact flight number and the arrival date as printed on your ticket.
- Tell us if you will use the VIP lounge, so the chauffeur waits at the right door.
- Count the bags, golf bags and car seats, not just the passengers.
- Keep WhatsApp switched on when you land; it is how the chauffeur reaches you.
- Have your hotel, villa or Cap Cana address ready, including the gate or lobby name.
For the full picture of the terminal itself, see our Punta Cana airport guide.
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What happens if my flight to Punta Cana is delayed?
We track the flight with the number you gave at booking and move the pickup to the actual landing time. A delay caused by the airline is not charged as waiting time and there is no rescheduling fee.
Where does the chauffeur wait at Punta Cana airport?
Outside the arrivals exit, at the curb, holding a sign with your name; the airport does not allow drivers into the terminal. If you arrive through the VIP lounge, the chauffeur waits right outside the VIP lounge instead.
How long will the driver wait after I land?
60 minutes from the actual landing time on international arrivals, covering immigration and baggage claim, and 30 minutes on domestic and private terminal arrivals.
Which vehicle should I book for golf bags or a lot of luggage?
The Chevrolet Suburban or the Cadillac Escalade ESV take 5 bags, and the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter carries up to 14 passengers with 14 bags. Mention golf bags when you book so the right vehicle is assigned.