The cost of a Punta Cana stay varies widely by formula. The all-inclusive package from Europe (charter flight + transfer + 1-week resort) is the most economical: €700-1,200 in low season (May-June, September-November excluding July-August), €1,500-2,500 in high season (Christmas, New Year, February). The reference budget of €100 per person per day corresponds to a decent 4-star all-inclusive stay, excluding flight and extras.
All-inclusive resort accommodation varies widely: 4-star (Memories Splash, Riu Naiboa, Iberostar Punta Cana) at €70-120 per person per night in high season; 5-star (Iberostar Grand, Hard Rock, Royalton Diamond Club, Excellence) at €130-220 per person per night; ultra-luxury (Cap Cana — Eden Roc, Sanctuary, Hyatt Ziva royal service) at €250-450 per person per night. All include meals (3 buffets, à la carte restaurants), drinks (alcoholic and non-alcoholic, unlimited), entertainment, basic water sports.
Extras add to all-inclusive: Saona Island excursion €60-90, Hoyo Azul €60-80, Santo Domingo €70-100, diving €50-80, golf USD 150-300, spa massage €60-120, tips (staff rely heavily on tips, budget USD 5-10/day). Outside resorts, restaurants €25-45 per person, taxis USD 5-30 depending on distance, Uber cheaper (often half price).
A few tips: bring cash dollars for tips and off-resort purchases (USD widely accepted, more favourable than euro). European bank cards work everywhere in resorts and major cities. For internet, Wi-Fi is included in most resorts but often slow — buy a Dominican eSIM (Airalo, Holafly) before departure for reliable mobile data.
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- Dominican Republic — Complete country guide: visa, currency, regions, best time to visit.
- Santo Domingo — The UNESCO capital 3h away, essential to combine with Punta Cana.