Advantages of transfer over other ways to get from Santiago De Los Caballeros to Santo Domingo airport «Las Americas» (SDQ)
As Santiago De Los Caballeros — is an important transport hub in Dominican Republic, there are taxis, shuttles, buses and trains.
How to get from Santiago De Los Caballeros to your destination
There are at least four ways to get where you need to:
- by shared or private transfer;
- by taxi (by calling the taxi service or flagging on- site);
- by train or subway;
- by bus or shuttle bus.
Advantages of transfer over booking taxi via the app
Advantages of private transfer
Minimum 10 minutes faster, because the Kiwitaxi driver knows your arrival time in advance and will be waiting for you in Santiago De Los Caballeros, at the appointed place.
No turmoil. You won’t have to search for Wi-Fi, open the app, enter the travel preferences and choose a car — everything you need has already been done.
The car meets the requirements: necessary amount of seats and luggage space, air conditioner and a child safety seat, if you requested it.
Disadvantage of private transfer
About 10–20% more expensive, because Kiwitaxi transfers are provided by certified drivers in the cars no older than 7 years, regularly inspected.
Compare transfer and taxi from Santiago De Los Caballeros, booked on-site
Advantages of private transfer
Minimum 10 minutes faster: there are several official taxi services in Santiago De Los Caballeros, but there are often queues to get into a taxi, as the airport staff is distributing the passengers into cars or the tourists are choosing a car too long. Outside the airport you can find owner drivers, catching passengers, but it’s crucial to find the most trustworthy one — and this takes time.
No communication problems. If you do not speak a foreign language, it’ll be not easy to explain to a taxi driver where to go, how much you are ready to pay and that a child safety seat is obligatory.
Sum is known in advance. Every taxi service in Dominican Republic operates according to its own tariff (start fee, mileage, idle time, etс.) Owner drivers charge their own price, judging by the tourist’s looks. The transfer costs as much as it was stated in a voucher at the time or pre-order.
Payment in preferable currency. No need to exchange the currency into the local one, even if you didn’t pay the transfer in full online. Kiwitaxi drivers accept payments in the currency of the pre-order at the official exchange rate.
Disadvantage of private transfer
About 5-15% more expensive. If the destination is close to the airport, to catch a taxi on-site may be cheaper as Kiwitaxi operates on the single rate basis within the city area.
Transfer compared to the bus, shuttle, subway or train
Advantages of private transfer
1,5–2,5 times faster. Given the public transport waiting time and transport changes, it is at average 1,75 times longer to get from Santiago De Los Caballeros to the hotel within the city boundaries or to the transport hub.
Peaceful and comfortable. Kiwitaxi driver will be waiting for you in the appointed place at Santiago De Los Caballeros and will help you with the luggage. During the trip you can always ask to pull up, stop by a cafe or a shop. If necessary, the driver can help you check into a hotel, acting as an interpreter at the reception - just ask him for it.
Full service You will not get lost in directions in Santiago De Los Caballeros, as the driver will meet you and lead you to the car. He will bring you to the designated place, so you won’t have to get there on foot from the public transport stop.
Payment in preferable currency. Similar to booking taxi on-site.
Disadvantage of the private transfer
Up to 5 times more expensive when calculated for only two tourists. Transfer price is roughly equivalent to the cost of public transport when ordering minivan for 6 and more passengers.
