Renting a Car at Las Américas International Airport (AILA): Pickup Guide

Las Américas International Airport, known locally as AILA (code SDQ), is the gateway to Santo Domingo and the beaches of the southeast. Our counter there is open 24 hours a day, so landing in the middle of the night is not a problem: your car is waiting.

Before you land

• Book at least 24 hours ahead and you'll see the total price, including the airport's mandatory charges, before you confirm.
• Share your flight number when you book. If your flight is delayed, we follow your arrival.
• Choose your protection while you book. You can compare the coverage options before you pay.

At the counter

Bring your valid driver's license, your ID card or passport and a credit card (Visa, Mastercard or American Express) in the driver's name. A refundable hold of US$300 to US$500 is placed on that card, depending on the coverage; without coverage, the hold is US$1,200.

The minimum age is 25. Drivers aged 21 to 24 can rent with an additional daily fee, and you can register an additional driver if you'll be taking turns at the wheel.

Your car

We rent one car: the Kia Sonet or similar, automatic, air-conditioned, with five doors and room for five passengers and three suitcases. No categories to compare: the price you see is the price of your car.

Driving from the airport

AILA is east of the city, right on the Autopista de Las Américas:

• To Santo Domingo: the highway runs along the sea and enters the city over the bridge across the Ozama River. The Colonial Zone and the Malecón are less than an hour away, depending on traffic.
• Heading east: the same road takes you to Boca Chica, Juan Dolio and, via the Autopista del Coral, to La Romana and Punta Cana.

Traffic builds up at rush hour. If you land early in the morning or late in the afternoon, allow extra time and use a navigation app. Bring cash in pesos for the tolls.

Your rental includes 24/7 roadside assistance nationwide at no extra cost, at 809-544-7111 (option 3).

Pick your dates and see the price of your car at Las Américas Airport.