Santo Domingo

[QUOTE=Tempoecorto;1821236]Personally I have never rented a vehicle in Sosua (I rent in others towns or walk around, in Sousa) so no idea about price there. It also appears you are both in a hurry and also need to save. They do not go together.

Here is what I have done in the past. Land at SDQ, grab a concho (I travel light), and then from the intersection of Highway, taken a bus to Parque independencia. From here, the car rental place (Nelly rent a car) was really close where for a Kia Picanto I paid about $140 for a week, booked earlier online, without insurance. The catch of course is that I returned the car to the same location. Total transport cost to car rental from airport about $10 but I was in no hurry.

Good luck![/QUOTE]I am not flying to SDQ. I am flying in to La Isabela International Airport.

[QUOTE=Parkinsons;1821561]The OP is landing at La Isabella / Joaquin Balaguer airport (JBQ) and not Las Americas (SDQ).

(But did you actually go from SDQ via motoconcho and guagua, to Av Independencia, in order to rent from Nelly? There is a Nelly office right there at SDQ, I'm sure you know.).

To the OP: If you could make your way from JBQ to Av Independencia, Nelly would be a nice choice to rent from. I looked on their website and doesn't seem like there'll be a surcharge to originate there and drop off at PUJ Punta Cana.

Please do report back. There are virtually no "cross-over" Haiti--DR reports. I'd like to read about your experience in both countries in one trip.[/QUOTE]Will report back. I have been to Haiti and DR before. In Haiti I will be with a native so I will be hooked up with out a problem. Will have my friend / interpreter with me at all times. I am going to POP not Punta Cana. It looks like we will take a cab from the airport to POP. It will save time and not add mush to the bill. I'm afraid if we take a bus we will miss out on the evening action.

Cab from SD to Sosua is $200 bucks and is a 3 5 hours ride. Caribe tours runs every hour until 8 or 9. Night life in Sosua raps up at 4 am. I say slow down no need to rush. The girls will be there. I will be there next month. 2 days in SD 3 days in Sosua using metro bus.

[QUOTE=BigTimeFun;1822052]Will report back. I have been to Haiti and DR before. In Haiti I will be with a native so I will be hooked up with out a problem. Will have my friend / interpreter with me at all times. I am going to POP not Punta Cana. It looks like we will take a cab from the airport to POP. It will save time and not add mush to the bill. I'm afraid if we take a bus we will miss out on the evening action.[/QUOTE]

[QUOTE=OldKool;1822623]Cab from SD to Sosua is $200 bucks and is a 3 5 hours ride. Caribe tours runs every hour until 8 or 9. Night life in Sosua raps up at 4 am. I say slow down no need to rush. The girls will be there. I will be there next month. 2 days in SD 3 days in Sosua using metro bus.[/QUOTE]Last time I checked the last Caribe tours bus out of Santo Domingo was departing at 7:00 p.m. and has been that way for a long time. What is the source of your information?

7 is still very good not sure what time he is getting to SD.

[QUOTE=Frannie;1822632]Last time I checked the last Caribe tours bus out of Santo Domingo was departing at 7:00 p.m. and has been that way for a long time. What is the source of your information?[/QUOTE]

[QUOTE=OldKool;1822657]7 is still very good not sure what time he is getting to SD.[/QUOTE]Thanks to all of you guys for sharing ideas and information. We want to get in early to have a full day and will do so if we can absorb the travel cost. We cannot get away much so that one additional afternoon means a lot to us. In the normal course of things I would definitely relax and enjoy the bus ride.

[QUOTE=OldKool;1822623]Cab from SD to Sosua is $200 bucks and is a 3 5 hours ride. Caribe tours runs every hour until 8 or 9. Night life in Sosua raps up at 4 am. I say slow down no need to rush. The girls will be there. I will be there next month. 2 days in SD 3 days in Sosua using metro bus.[/QUOTE]Thanks to all of you guys for sharing ideas and information. We want to get in early to have a full day and will do so if we can absorb the travel cost. We cannot get away much so that one additional afternoon means a lot to us. In the normal course of things I would definitely relax and enjoy the bus ride.

Hi guys,

Arriving in SD Jan. 29th for 4 nights.

Can anyone recommend any girl friendly hotels = (no problem to visit your room for short or long time). Preferably closer to the action.

I would also appreciate some advise on transportation and reasonable fares FR. O.M. The AirPort to SD.

Thanks.

[QUOTE=MadMad;1829063]Hi guys,

Arriving in SD Jan. 29th for 4 nights.

Can anyone recommend any girl friendly hotels = (no problem to visit your room for short or long time). Preferably closer to the action.

I would also appreciate some advise on transportation and reasonable fares FR. O.M. The AirPort to SD.

Thanks.[/QUOTE]Well there are a lot of guest friendly hotels around Gazcue. I stay mostly at hotel el Danae ($30) its a family operated hotel and it works for me. You have streetwalkers and casas all concentrated in that same neighborhood. To get there when I arrive at las Americas I take the stairs to the upper level where you find the cheaper taxis standing last time in November they quoted me 400 pesos. Good luck have fun.

My choice hands down next trip. It located in the heart of the Colonal zone. The price is $45 a night a newly renovated room.

[QUOTE=MadMad;1829063]Hi guys,

Arriving in SD Jan. 29th for 4 nights.

Can anyone recommend any girl friendly hotels = (no problem to visit your room for short or long time). Preferably closer to the action.

I would also appreciate some advise on transportation and reasonable fares FR. O.M. The AirPort to SD.

Thanks.[/QUOTE]

[QUOTE=MadMad;1829063]Hi guys,

Arriving in SD Jan. 29th for 4 nights.

Can anyone recommend any girl friendly hotels = (no problem to visit your room for short or long time). Preferably closer to the action.

I would also appreciate some advise on transportation and reasonable fares FR. O.M. The AirPort to SD.

Thanks.[/QUOTE]The taxi rate from airport to SD is supposed to be a fixed rate, I think $30. Of course there's no guarantee a taxi won't try to charge much more. Verify the rate before you get in the taxi.

Some guys have suggested you can catch a taxi at the departures level for a cheaper rate. There's also a shuttle bus. Search the forum and you should be able to find info on it.

Budget Hotel.

$43.

Per night.

Address: Calle El Conde, Santo Domingo 10210, Dominican Republic.

Phone:+1 809-689-7457.

[QUOTE=JjBee62;1829167]The taxi rate from airport to SD is supposed to be a fixed rate, I think $30. Of course there's no guarantee a taxi won't try to charge much more. Verify the rate before you get in the taxi.

Some guys have suggested you can catch a taxi at the departures level for a cheaper rate. There's also a shuttle bus. Search the forum and you should be able to find info on it.[/QUOTE]

I think that I know the answer from reading the forums the past few days, but what is your opinion? Boca or SD for a day and a half before I off to Sosua. This is a Monday and a Tuesday. Never been to either. Looking for inexpensive hotel that is chica friendly. As for Chica's, which will have the best selection in the 1500ST range.

Thanks in advance.

[QUOTE=TimP14;1830172]I think that I know the answer from reading the forums the past few days, but what is your opinion? Boca or SD for a day and a half before I off to Sosua. This is a Monday and a Tuesday. Never been to either. Looking for inexpensive hotel that is chica friendly. As for Chica's, which will have the best selection in the 1500ST range.

Thanks in advance.[/QUOTE]You asked in November about transportation from Santiago to Sosua for your December trip and many members gave you options including bus schedules which you didn't follow. Now you are back asking for additional info for your next trip, coming to rob the bank twice huh? A trip report from December would have been nice considering other members took their precious time to advise you. Maybe you don't see it that way?

[QUOTE=OldKool;1829335]Budget Hotel.

$43.

Per night.

Address: Calle El Conde, Santo Domingo 10210, Dominican Republic.

Phone:+1 809-689-7457.[/QUOTE]I really like this place except they make you pay an extra 5 bucks for each girl. It's not the money, it's just a hassle. The reception girls are real nice, though and will translate for you if needed. They also have a great happy hour featuring bartender Raquel who is easy on the eyes. Next time I will stay at Napolitano, however, mostly to frolicki with some big tits in the pool. It's also close to the cinema and apparently some Casas which I have yet to discover. Cheers.