Private Transfer: La Romana / Casa de Campo to Higüey
Higüey is the spiritual heart of the eastern Dominican Republic, and the drive from La Romana or Casa de Campo is one of the easiest in the region. Our private car covers the roughly 48 km in about 45 minutes, taking the smooth Autovía del Coral and the La Romana bypass straight toward the Basílica de Nuestra Señora de la Altagracia.
This is a pilgrimage town as much as a city, so our drivers are used to early starts for the famous January 21st devotions, unhurried stops at the basilica, and quiet returns afterward. Whether you are going to pray, run errands at the provincial capital, or pass through on the way to Punta Cana, you ride in a private vehicle reserved only for your group.
You book online with a 20% deposit to lock in your seat and fixed price, then pay the rest directly to your driver at the pickup. No app surge, no OTA markup, no sharing the car with strangers, just a clear, agreed fare from door to door.
Fares
| Passengers | One way |
|---|---|
| 1–5 | $84.82 |
| 6–10 | $121.04 |
| 11–13 | $157.25 |
| 14–20 | $193.47 |
Total per private vehicle, one way, in USD — the deposit is included, and this is exactly what you pay. A deposit confirms your booking online; the balance is paid to your driver at pickup.
Good to know
- Distance: about 48 km (30 miles) from the La Romana / Casa de Campo area to central Higüey.
- Drive time: roughly 40-50 minutes, depending on traffic through town and your exact pickup point.
- Route: the modern Autovía / Autopista del Coral and the La Romana bypass, the same corridor that links to Punta Cana.
- Destination highlight: the Basílica de Nuestra Señora de la Altagracia, the country's most important pilgrimage site, in the center of Higüey.
Standard fares are for the smallest private vehicle, comfortable for 1 to 5 passengers with luggage. Larger groups are quoted automatically by passenger count, and child seats are available free on request, just add a note when you book.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a private transfer from La Romana to Higüey cost?
- Fares start at $84.82 USD one-way for a private vehicle carrying up to 5 passengers. The price is fixed and shown in the table above before you book, with larger groups priced by passenger count.
- How long is the drive to Higüey?
- It is a short trip, usually about 40 to 50 minutes for the roughly 48 km, using the Autovía del Coral and the La Romana bypass. Traffic in the center of Higüey near the basilica can add a few minutes on busy pilgrimage days.
- Can you take me directly to the Basílica de la Altagracia?
- Yes. Most travelers on this route are visiting the Basílica de Nuestra Señora de la Altagracia, and your driver will drop you as close to the entrance as traffic allows. We can also arrange a round trip so the same driver waits and brings you back.
- How do I pay, and is a deposit required?
- You secure the booking online with a 20% deposit, which locks in your date and fixed price. You pay the remaining balance directly to your driver at the pickup, in cash or card as agreed, with no extra OTA fees.
- Is this a private car or a shared ride?
- It is fully private. The vehicle is reserved only for your group, with no other passengers, plus a bilingual local driver and a meet-and-greet at your hotel, villa, or pickup point in La Romana or Casa de Campo.