Dominican Republic travel guide

The currency in the Dominican Republic is the Dominican peso (DOP). Package prices on TripRadr are shown in Canadian dollars (CAD). Check the current exchange rate before you travel.

Atlantic Standard Time all year, with no daylight saving. Toronto is on Eastern Time, so check the difference for your travel dates. Flight times are shown in the local time of each airport.

There are 4 seasons to plan around in the Dominican Republic. Best weather: December to April. Great value: May to June. Hot and lively: July to August. Lower prices: September to November.

Major airports include Punta Cana (PUJ), Santo Domingo (SDQ), Puerto Plata (POP) and La Romana (LRM). Check the comparison page to see which Canadian cities fly there. Flights depend on the season and the travel brand.

The Government of Canada publishes travel advice and advisories for the Dominican Republic. Check it before you book and again before you leave. The advice can change, so TripRadr links to it instead of repeating it.

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