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Private Car Transfers in Punta Cana: The Small SUV Class

By the Transekur team · Originally published June 2018 · Updated August 2026

Private Car Transfers in Punta Cana: The Small SUV Class

The short answer

For years our guests booked the Hyundai Tucson for Punta Cana transfers — today that role is filled by the Volvo XC40 in our standardized fleet. It is our Small SUV class: up to 2 passengers and 2 suitcases, comfortable seating, climate control, USB charging and a professional bilingual driver. The Tucson is no longer part of the fleet, so you will not see it offered.

Past to present

The Tucson was our private-car workhorse for solo travellers and couples, and it did the job well. The fleet has since been standardized around one model per class, which means consistent condition and consistent capacity rather than whatever was free that morning.

The Small SUV class is now the Volvo XC40.

Small SUV specifications

  • Passengers: up to 2
  • Suitcases: up to 2
  • Comfortable seating and climate control
  • USB charging
  • Professional bilingual driver

The vehicle is assigned by class rather than by specific model.

Who it is for

Couples, solo travellers and business trips with a carry-on and a case. It is the most efficient private option in the fleet: the vehicle is still exclusively yours, with the same driver standard and the same arrival process as any larger class — you are simply not paying for space you do not need.

The moment to size up is luggage, not people. Two travellers with three or four large cases belong in a Minivan, and a family of five always does. Up to six with full bags takes the Full-Size SUV. Everything is listed on the fleet page.

What is included

A private vehicle for your party alone. Flight monitoring, with your driver waiting up to two hours after landing at no extra charge and meeting you inside the terminal with your name on a sign. Airport pickups include cold bottled water, soft drinks and cold towels; return trips include Wi-Fi and complimentary water or soda. Child seats can be added to any booking.

How pricing works

There are no rates on this page on purpose. Pricing depends on your route, your party and your travel dates, and the exact vehicle options available for your trip appear with their pricing in the booking quote. That quote is the source of truth, it is fixed before you pay, and nothing is renegotiated on arrival.

Price your route on Punta Cana airport transfers. If you are comparing resorts, why transfer quotes differ between resorts explains the zone map behind the numbers.

Questions

Which vehicle should I book for my group size?
Up to 2 passengers: Small SUV (Volvo XC40). Up to 5: Minivan. Up to 6: Full-Size SUV. Up to 16: Mercedes Sprinter. Larger groups: Large Bus.
How much luggage fits in the Small SUV?
Up to 2 suitcases with 2 passengers. If you have more bags than that, book the next class up — book by whichever number is higher, passengers or bags.
How does pricing work?
It depends on your route, party size and dates. The exact vehicle options for your trip and their pricing appear in the booking quote, fixed before you pay.
Is the Hyundai Tucson still available?
No. It is no longer in the fleet. The Small SUV class is now the Volvo XC40, filling the same role.

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