Caribbean Car Rentals

Renting a Car in Aruba

Posted on 06. Apr, 2009 by MyCaribbean in Aruba

Should I rent a car in Aruba?
For such a small island, Aruba boasts plenty of car rental companies for visitors to choose from. Roads are well kept and traffic flow has been improved in recent years with a number of roundabouts.  Things to consider:

• Cost – Though the cost of renting a car in Aruba is higher than it would be in the U.S., the difference is not substantial.
• Driving on Aruba – Visitors to Aruba are required to possess an international driver’s license or any valid license held for a minimum of two years. The minimum driving age to rent a car and drive on Aruba varies from 21 to 25 depending on the car rental company, with the maximum age running between 65 and 70. (Call car rental companies for details.) Aruba uses international road signs, and distances and speeds are measured using kilometers. There are no right turns at red lights on the island of Aruba.
• What do you want to do? – While Aruba is a small island, there is much to see and do. For travelers on the go who want to do as much as possible, a car rental might be a good idea. For those taking a more leisurely approach to their stay, scooters, public transportation, and walking are suggested methods of traversing the island.
• What to watch for – Arubans are very friendly drivers and tend to stop frequently to say hello to friends and yield the right of way. Although the goats around the island typically avoid traffic, be sure to exercise caution when navigating roads with herds nearby.
• Car Rental Links
  • Avis
  • Budget
  • Thrifty

Local Car Rental Companies

• Economy Car Rental
  Bushiri 27(behind City 1)
  Oranjestad, Aruba
  Tel: (297) 5830200
  Fax: (297) 5829290
• Amigo Car Rental
  Schotlandstraat #56
  Eagle, Aruba
  Tel: (297) 583 8833
  Fax: (297) 583 8858
• Econo Car Rental
  Schotlandstraat 62
  Oranjestad, Aruba
  Tel.: (297) 5820920
  Fax: (297) 5887082
• Budget Rent a Car
  Kolibristraat 1A
  P.O. Box 358
  Oranjestad, Aruba
  Tel: (297) 5828600
  Fax: (297) 5827212
• Tropic Car Rental
  Ayo 5A
  Ayo, Aruba
  Tel: (297) 585 0405
  Cell: (297) 993 0788
• Avis Car Rental
  Italiestraat
  Oranjestad, Aruba
  Tel: (297) 5827202
  Fax: (297) 5827220
• Thrifty Car Rental
  Balashi 65
  Oranjestad, Aruba
  Tel: (297) 5855300
  Fax: (297) 5850011
• American Car Rental
  Kamerlingh Onnestraat 72
  Oranjestad, Aruba
  Tel: (297) 5880299 / (297) 5839742
  Fax: (297) 5839752
• Royal Car Rental
  Sabana Liber 15
  Noord, Aruba
  Tel: (297) 5877900
  Fax: (297) 5875140
• Ace Car Rental
  Paradera 7
  Paradera, Aruba
  Cell: (297) 5930575
  Airport: (297) 5830840
  Fax: (297) 5823898
• Top Drive Car Rental
  AltoVista 129
  Noord, Aruba
  Tel: (297) 5871729
  Fax: (297) 5872153
• Value Car Rental
  Koyari 30C
  Noord, Aruba
  Tel: (297) 5864188
  Fax: (297) 5861772
• Super Car Rental
  Washington 94
  Noord, Aruba
  Tel: (297) 5868765
  Fax: (297) 5868854
• Exotic Car Rental
  Washington 94
  Noord, Aruba
  Tel: (297) 5868765
  Fax: (297) 5868854
• Payless Car Rental
  Camacuri #8
  Noord, Aruba
  Tel: (297) 5824828
• 2 Plus Car Rent-a-Car
  Bushiri 27
  Oranjestad, Aruba
  Tel: (297) 5820009
  Fax: (297) 5829290

Tags: Avis, Budget, Thrifty