The most popular SUV models offered at rental locations in Puerto Plata are: Nissan Pathfinder 4WD, Toyota Landcruiser, Chrysler Journey, Chevrolet Blazer, Daihatsu Terios, Ford Expedition and others.
While selecting your preferred model of an off-road vehicle, please examine the rental conditions. In particular, those requirements that concern credit cards – when it comes to renting an expensive car, sometimes offices in Dominikana ask information about two credit cards.
Before signing the contract in the rental office upon arrival, check that the invoice figures match with figures in your voucher.
Once the vehicle is assigned, inspect it carefully before leaving the parking. Crossovers and SUVs are often used in tough road conditions, therefore scratches and other exteriour defects are inevitable. Due to this, it is important to check and specify all existing defects in your rental documents.
If you plan to use an off-road vehicle in the mountains, it is recommended to order snow chains. This will save you from unexpected incidents. Other important equipment in Dominikana are mandatory child seats for travellers with children.
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Common questions on rental process
Many local people offer their services of “guarding the parked car”. It is recommended not to refuse such services. You should give a small tip to the “guard” and promise to pay a certain sum on return. In this case, there is little hope that the abandoned car will be really guarded.
There are always many beggars at traffic lights and intersections. When driving, it is better to keep windows fully closed. If you are used to driving with car windows open, you should check there are no items left on the seats as they can be stolen through an open window in a couple of seconds.
When driving in the countryside, you should pay attention to the livestock. Goats, horses, pigs and cows often appear on the road. Sometimes they even stroll on the streets of big cities.
