Oranjestad car hire information
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| Hire locations | 79 |
| Airport locations | 26 |
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Top tips for hiring a car in Oranjestad
- Oranjestad is nothing short of picturesque, and for you to have the flexibility to make stops and soak in the beauty of the island, you would need to have a vehicle. Car rentals in Oranjestad offer you the convenience and ability to explore the island at your leisure without schedule rushes or worrying about missing buses. Once you get your car of choice from Oranjestad car rentals, hit the freeway and visit places like the California Lighthouse about 9 miles away or the Butterfly Farm about 7 miles away.
- When you land at the Aruba Queen Beatrix International Airport (AUA), you’ll find the rental car facility inside the airport. Once you exit customs, walk straight ahead about 60 feet, where you’ll find the rental car counter. You have the option to book your car through KAYAK, after which you’ll find it waiting for you at the airport. There are various car rentals in Oranjestad, including Alamo, Budget, Avis, Payless, Thrifty, and Hertz.
- The city of Oranjestad is conveniently located in the middle of Aruba, which means that nearly everything interesting is close and within driving distance. Driving is on the right side of the road, and when you turn left, the oncoming traffic will have the right of way. There are many traffic circles in Aruba and approaching traffic must yield to traffic already on the traffic circle. Watch out for goats and iguanas on the road, as they cause traffic in some areas. Also, look out for pedestrians during carnivals and events. The signage is not very visible, so having a car with navigation capabilities will go a long way.
- Oranjestad is the capital of Aruba, and you can expect heavy traffic, especially during rush hour, which spans from 6am to 9am, then 5pm to 7pm. The LG Smith Boulevard, better known as Sasakiweg, north of Oranjestad, is one of the busiest roads. It’s a four-lane highway, and it could be congested anytime depending on the number of tourists and locals commuting to different areas of the island.
- Book your rental car in Oranjestad at least 4 days before your trip in order to get a below-average price
- Economy rental cars in Oranjestad are around 34% cheaper than other car types, on average
FAQs about renting a car in Oranjestad
What type of car is recommended for driving in Oranjestad?
Given that you’re likely to venture out to various attractions in Aruba, having a 4WD SUV would be ideal. This will make it easier for you to drive on rough terrain away from the main roads. There’s a wide array of attractions to go off-road, like Arikok National Park, which is surrounded by cacti, dunes, and unique rock formations, or the Natural Pool, which you have to go through a rugged road to get to. Most of the rural roads are rough and riddled with potholes.
What’s the speed limit in Oranjestad?
The speed limit in the urban areas of Oranjestad is 20mph, and further from town, it sits at 40mph. The expressway speed limit is higher, though, at 50mph. Watch out for school zones and residential areas that may post different or lower speed limits.
Where are the best places to park in Oranjestad?
When it comes to parking, there are many areas in the city and on the island, but be careful not to park in prohibited areas. Don’t park along a yellow stripe either on the road or on a bridge. The city has parking meters that charge approximately ƒ2 ($1.11) per hour from 7am to 7pm. Meters have a number that you need to enter when recharging the space. You’ll have to move the car 15min after your time expires, to avoid getting a parking ticket. Any yellow parking space is reserved for those with permits. There are many free parking spots further from the main town.
How much is the price of fuel in Oranjestad?
The average price of fuel in Oranjestad is $10.09 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of uel costs between $121 and $161, depending on the car size.
What is the most popular car hire in Oranjestad?
Economy (Hyundai i10 or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Oranjestad.
How can I find car hires near me in Oranjestad?
Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.
How much does an Economy car hire cost in Oranjestad?
An Economy car hire in Oranjestad costs $72 per day, on average.
How much does an Intermediate car hire cost in Oranjestad?
An Intermediate car hire in Oranjestad costs $163 per day, on average.
How much does a Full Size car hire cost in Oranjestad?
A Full Size car hire in Oranjestad costs $217 per day, on average.
Oranjestad car rental reviews and directory
Budget
8.1
Very Good
69 reviewsCleanliness
8.1
Comfort
7.9
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.9
Value for money
7.8
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10.0 Wonderful
May 2021
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Staff was helpful in accommodating last minute reservation.8.0 Very Good
Apr 2021
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Drop-off was super easy, car was ready when check-in was finished, car was clean and worked well for our needs, great price for the week.Cons:
Check-in took a very long time10.0 Wonderful
Apr 2021
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Rental location very short walk from airport exit. Drop off well marked and employee came out immediately upon return. Clean business - clean car.8.0 Very Good
Mar 2021
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Very easyCons:
Workers forgot about me waiting for the car out back when I picked it up.. after 20 min of waiting I had to go in and remind them I was still waiting for the keys10.0 Wonderful
Mar 2021
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The price was very affordable, and the car was in great condition. The rental booth was in a centralized location directly in front of the airport which made pickup very easy!Cons:
Nothing at all.10.0 Wonderful
Mar 2021
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Super easy and fast process. The vehicle was reliable, clean, everything worked perfectly. Helpful staff.Cons:
All was perfect.Sixt
7.8
Good
43 reviewsCleanliness
8.0
Comfort
7.7
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.2
Value for money
7.9
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10.0 Wonderful
Aug 2022
10.0 Wonderful
Apr 2022
2.0 Poor
Jun 2021
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My trip got canceled and I wasn’t able to get a refund. I found that very unfair since I never got the vehicle in the first place.8.0 Very Good
May 2021
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Air conditioning was less than perfect at best10.0 Wonderful
May 2021
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They went above and beyond for us!Cons:
Nothing. It was a great experience!10.0 Wonderful
May 2021
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Such kind & courteous service… They definitely went above and beyond for us! Will definitely use again!!Avis
7.2
Good
45 reviewsCleanliness
7.3
Comfort
7.3
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.6
Value for money
6.6
4 locations in Oranjestad
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2.0 Poor
Dec 2021
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No car was available. I paid for a taxi to and from and had no car. Very disappointing experience. Will not use Kayak next time.3.6 Poor
Nov 2018
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No shuttle service from the airport, told us to go to Costs Linda resort to pick up van but the agency wasn’t there so had to take another cab to LaCabana. Agency at LaCabana had to find us a van as they didn’t have the reservation. Not happy with this rental8.8 Very Good
Mar 2018
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Newer car, everything worked as expectedCons:
Long wait to check out, one clerk handling customer other clerk doing busy work. Waited 20 minutes, I was second customer in line. $1000 hold on credit card, not a problem but could be for some renters6.0 Okay
Dec 2017
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Convenience of pick up and drop off.Cons:
Avis required a $1000 hold on a credit card at time of rental if their insurance is not accepted (& paid for...in which case it would have been a $500 hold).5.6 Fair
Jun 2017
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Vehicle had 63K+ miles and was well used.4.0 Mediocre
May 2017
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Poor service. May 1st is labor day on the island. None bothered to inform customers that all gas stations would be closed. Every single customer complained about their lack of anticipation and it did not bother them to charge premium for gas not being full.Payless
6.1
Okay
41 reviewsCleanliness
6.3
Comfort
6.1
Pick-up/Drop-off
5.6
Value for money
6.3
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10.0 Wonderful
Apr 2021
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Loved it all8.0 Very Good
Apr 2021
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I lost the key jet skiing and got charged $200, so be careful.10.0 Wonderful
Mar 2021
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Great staff, car in excellent shape, good value for the money.Cons:
Pickup a little backed up and a little slow but it was a prime arrival time at airport.4.0 Mediocre
Dec 2019
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NO PAYLESS RELOCATED TO A HOTEL AND HAD NO INFORMATION OUT SIDE REGARDING..WE HAD ASKED SEVERAL COMPANIES WHERE THEY WERE LOCATED.Cons:
WHERE TO PICK UP THE CAR WOULD HAVE BEEN NICE ...THE CARS WERE CRAPPY HAH TO GET ANOTHER ONE THAT WASNT FALLING APART ALSOAND MORE EXPENSIVE THAN CURACAO THAT HAD BETTER CARS4.8 Mediocre
Nov 2019
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Staff was ultimately accommodating, but not quick to assist.Cons:
Firstly, the car was a 2016 and a piece of garbage. The door lock only opened the driver door, rather than all of the doors as it should have. Our car died on the island. We called the service number and they told us 20-30 minutes. An hour later they came, tried a jump start and battery, but to no avail. They said the car needed to be towed, and after a phone call, said they were to take me to the airport to get a replacement. I questioned the drop off point since Payless is offsite. Of course, when they dropped me at the airport, there was no one there. I imposed on the Avis attendant (Avis owns/partners with Payless) to get me a ride to Payless. There they gave me a replacement vehicle. But no one from Payless knew of any of my previous conversations with them during this ordeal. To their credit, they provided me with a courtesy discount for my troubles when I settled my account.... but only after I asked.10.0 Wonderful
Sep 2019
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Had some problem finding the drop off site by the AUA airportEconomy Rent a Car
10.0
Wonderful
2 reviewsCleanliness
10.0
Comfort
10.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
10.0
Value for money
10.0
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10.0 Wonderful
Aug 2021
Alamo
10.0
Wonderful
6 reviewsCleanliness
10.0
Comfort
10.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
10.0
Value for money
10.0
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10.0 Wonderful
Feb 2021
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Great customer service. It was quick to get the car and return it. The price was fantastic and the car suited out needs.Cons:
The car needed new tires and wipers. We had to put air in the tires several times.10.0 Wonderful
Jan 2021
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Everything went smooth, thanks.Cons:
Nothing.10.0 Wonderful
Nov 2020
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All was great!10.0 Wonderful
Jul 2021
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Staff was super nice and had car ready!Cons:
The price could have been a little lower but other than that, not a thing.Enterprise Rent-A-Car
10.0
Wonderful
4 reviewsCleanliness
10.0
Comfort
10.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
9.0
Value for money
9.5
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10.0 Wonderful
Feb 2021
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Everything went very smooth quick pick up and drop off also very friendly10.0 Wonderful
Jan 2021
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We have been renting from another car company for years. Enterprise was so convenient - right at that airport (no shuttle), the car looked new and was very well maintained AND it was the lowest we ever paid. We will use them again and tell our group!Cons:
Nothing!10.0 Wonderful
Dec 2020
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So convenient having the car rental right outside the terminal. Clean and efficient process with very polite assistance.10.0 Wonderful
Dec 2020
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The car was just the right size and it was very clean.Cons:
The drop-off was difficult because there was no where to park and there were no Enterprise attendants outside to provide assistance. Otherwise my overall experience with Enterprise was very good.Hertz
9.2
Wonderful
12 reviewsCleanliness
9.1
Comfort
8.7
Pick-up/Drop-off
9.2
Value for money
9.3
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10.0 Wonderful
May 2021
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It was very easy to get my rental in Aruba airport. Drop off was even easier.Cons:
Nothing really.10.0 Wonderful
Apr 2021
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Staff was AMAZING! Super friendly, fast & greatCons:
The speakers in the front didn't work so we couldn't have music on8.0 Very Good
Jun 2021
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Yes.Cons:
The car was too small for our needs.10.0 Wonderful
Jun 2021
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Very helpful and professional staff. Efficient check in and check out8.0 Very Good
Jun 2021
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Staff and the process very easy.Cons:
Better maintained car. Our mini van was less than 50k miles but the van was long due for oil change and was making few noises. It had dents too. Otherwise the rental itself is good.Thrifty
8.0
Very Good
12 reviewsCleanliness
8.8
Comfort
9.2
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.8
Value for money
7.6
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6.8 Okay
Oct 2019
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The total charge quoted to me was $221.02 for a 9-day rental. I had phoned Thrifty when I had made the reservation to inquire where the car pickup location is, and the representative stated that he believed it was the kiosk at the airport. Even the copy of the reservation stated "Free Shuttle To Car". However, when I checked in at the airport kiosk, they stated that the pickup for the vehicle was offsite from the airport, that they did not provide a shuttle to the offsite location, and that I would have to take a taxi to the pickup point. They claimed that the statement in the reservation copy that I produced at check-in was no longer in effect and that it was shown there in error. Instead, the offered to have me pick up a vehicle at the airport, but that I would have to pay an additional $24.91 USD + tax for "Airport Fee", which raised my total rental fee to $246.40 USD, an increase of $25.38 USD. I was not in a position to seek a taxi at that time, so I reluctantly agreed to accept the additional airport charge. Other competitive car rental firms that I've used for many prior years all offer free airport shuttle to offsite pickup and drop-off locations. If I had known this beforehand, I would likely have rented elsewhere who also quoted me competitive rates. Although I have rented from Thrifty a few times in the past without issues and was satisfied with their rentals, this time I feel I was a victim of erroneous advertising and a misleading claim of a bargain rate.5.6 Fair
Jul 2019
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The easiness of the drop off. Plus they were helpful.Cons:
Our arrival could have been handled better, they didn't seem to care if we rented or not.10.0 Wonderful
Jul 2019
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Staff was helpful & reasonable!Cons:
Lower prices for a Jeep haha, everything was perfect!2.0 Poor
Jan 2017
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NothingCons:
Rude staff, wrong car, no shuttle as reserved. I did not rent from them.4.8 Mediocre
Dec 2016
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Explicitly asked the people at the counter and customer service on the phone if my girlfriend can return the car since she was listed as a driver. I checked with them 3 times and each time they said it would not be an issue as long as she was a driver. When she went to return the car they gave her a very hard time about it stating that I would need to be there since it was under my name. I wouldn't mind being there to return the car, but I had to work and we were told she could do it. I really don't like being lied to.8.4 Very Good
Oct 2016
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The car was in good shape, drove well, very nice KIA Optima. Staff was friendly.Cons:
I thought i booked pick up at the airport. Which i was informed I didn't. They increased the price based on airport rates.Dollar
8.0
Very Good
6 reviewsCleanliness
8.0
Comfort
8.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.0
Value for money
8.0
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2.0 Poor
Mar 2017
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Absolutely NOTHINGCons:
We made a reservation for a van amd when we got there there was NO van, there was also NO other vehicle that wohld fit 6 people available- we were given 0 options!!! We hace to take a small car and come back the next EVENING to get a van, disrupting all of our plans! Not to mention how RUDE the employees were, Michael was by far the rudest person!!! I hd to call Dollar US cuatomer service juat to complain because there was not even a manager in store!!10.0 Wonderful
Feb 2017
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Service was fast and friendly. We were in our rental very quickly and on our way!6.8 Okay
Dec 2017
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Liked the ease of pickup and dropoffCons:
Was not a great value for money, since I can't say the car was in great condition which is what you would expect in rental cars. Luckily it didn't breakdown which was also a worry I had.10.0 Wonderful
Dec 2016
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Service.8.0 Very Good
Jul 2021
Pros:
The gentleman at the car rental agency taught us how to load our car with luggage. We needed him to do it again on our return.Cons:
Too many extraneous charges and deposits up front that we didn't know about. They were waived upon return of the car, but a $361+ rental agreement came with deposits totaling $942+. That's one way to give a senior citizen heart failure.Ace
7.0
Good
8 reviewsCleanliness
7.0
Comfort
7.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.0
Value for money
7.0
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4.0 Mediocre
Nov 2018
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When we arrived our reservation was cancelled so Ace never sent the shuttle to the airport. We waited in the rain for 90 minutes. Then we were not told to activate a button on the key fob to deactivate a theft protection and start the car. We spent $30 on tips to strangers trying to start our car.10.0 Wonderful
Aug 2017
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Great service on both pick-up and drop off10.0 Wonderful
Dec 2016
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I would definitely use this company again. Staff was friend;y. Service was easy. Price was affordable. A+10.0 Wonderful
Dec 2016
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Service was greatCons:
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2.0
Poor
1 reviewCleanliness
2.0
Comfort
2.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
2.0
Value for money
2.0
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Feb 2023
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Aruba airport
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