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Simpson Bay car hire information
| Pick-up location | Simpson Bay |
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| Hire locations | 64 |
| Airport locations | 49 |
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KAYAK’s top tips for hiring a car in Simpson Bay
- You can take your time discovering this area and its surroundings when you book car hire in Simpson Bay. This way, you can avoid public transportation schedules when visiting attractions, beaches and other points of interest. If you have a hire car, travelling outside Simpson Bay and seeing more of St. Maarten Island is simple. You can explore other well-known locations at your own pace, including Orient Bay, located around 18 km (11 miles) from Simpson Bay, a journey that will take you about 25min in your hire car.
- When arriving at Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM) in Simpson Bay, St. Maarten, travellers can choose from several companies for car hire in Simpson Bay. It provides several car hire agencies, so you can opt for a hire car as soon as you get there. The airport's Simpson Bay car hire services can be found in the arrival hall. These companies offer a selection of hire cars, some more affordable than others, such as economy vehicles, compact cars and luxury models. Your chosen hire car company will require you to fill out some paperwork, which shouldn't take you more than 10min to finish.
- If you are not used to driving in Simpson Bay, be aware of pedestrians and cyclists, particularly in congested areas. Always yield to pedestrians with the right of way and use caution when crossing any intersections. It is recommended that you use a GPS device or a map application on your smartphone if you are unfamiliar with Simpson Bay.
- When using car hire in Simpson Bay, be especially cautious when turning or crossing the street. Simpson Bay has winding, narrow roads like the rest of the island. Be a careful driver and be ready to squeeze through narrow passages. During the peak season, Simpson Bay sees a large influx of visitors. Simpson Bay and the larger island of St. Maarten traditionally see their busiest travel times during the winter, notably from December to April. As a result, traffic can build up on the roads, especially in the heart of town or close to any well-known landmarks.
- Book your rental car in Simpson Bay at least 3 days before your trip in order to get a below-average price
- Economy rental cars in Simpson Bay are around 22% cheaper than other car types, on average
Simpson Bay car hire experiences: the best tips from KAYAK users
FAQs about renting a car in Simpson Bay
What is the most popular car hire in Simpson Bay?
Economy (Hyundai i10 or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Simpson Bay.
How can I find car hires near me in Simpson Bay?
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 Simpson Bay?
An Economy car hire in Simpson Bay costs $49 per day, on average.
How much does a Mini car hire cost in Simpson Bay?
A Mini car hire in Simpson Bay costs $48 per day, on average.
How much does an Intermediate car hire cost in Simpson Bay?
An Intermediate car hire in Simpson Bay costs $83 per day, on average.
What type of car is recommended for driving in Simpson Bay?
There are both broad and narrow roads in Simpson Bay. Choosing a compact or mid-size vehicle can simplify navigating the smaller streets and locating parking spaces. To fully experience the stunning coastal drives and take advantage of the warm weather while driving in Simpson Bay, consider hiring a convertible or open-top vehicle. Hiring an SUV or one with off-road capabilities would be more appropriate if you intend to explore the island's rough terrain and off-road trails. Just be sure that your hire agency allows off-road driving first.
What's the speed limit in Simpson Bay?
In urban areas like Simpson Bay, the posted speed limit is typically 50 km/h (31 mph). Most city streets, neighbourhoods and roads inside built-up regions are subject to this limit. The typical speed limit on non-urban roads or highways outside urban areas is 80 km/h (50 mph). Understanding that speed limits can change depending on particular road segments and any posted signage is crucial, so be sure to watch for signs.
Where are the best places to park in Simpson Bay?
Near Simpson Bay Village, there is a public parking area. Plenty of parking spaces are available for tourists exploring the local eateries, shops and beaches. There are also parking options nearby at many of Simpson Bay's beachfront locations. These car parks are convenient for those visiting the beach or participating in water sports. The cost of parking can change, but it is about $3 (£2.29) per hour. You are encouraged to check out the parking restrictions and regulations governing your choice of parking.
Simpson Bay car rental reviews and directory
Ace
7.7
Good
68 reviewsCleanliness
7.1
Comfort
7.2
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.4
Value for money
7.9
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8.0 Very Good
May 2021
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Car was a bit of a wreck. Old.10.0 Wonderful
Apr 2021
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staff friendly, pick up easyCons:
car a bit raggedy10.0 Wonderful
Feb 2021
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Derrick was very friendly and helpful.Cons:
nothing, all went well.8.0 Very Good
Jan 2021
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Pickup/dropoff and staff all very good.Cons:
Car was old with a poor alignment and a problematic trunk.2.0 Poor
Jan 2021
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Not at allCons:
All4.4 Mediocre
Feb 2020
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Staff were greatCons:
Cars are extremely horrible and never what you’re selecting onlineHertz
8.0
Very Good
17 reviewsCleanliness
8.3
Comfort
7.7
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.4
Value for money
8.1
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10.0 Wonderful
Nov 2021
10.0 Wonderful
Feb 2017
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I was pleased particularly with the fact that I was provided a GPS at no extra charge. Without a GPS, I would not have been able to navigate throughout the island.Cons:
Everything was perfect.8.0 Very Good
Dec 2016
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Transaction was quick start to finish. Short line moved quickly. Hertz staff was very courteous. Car was clean and ready to go! Will definitely rent from them again on our next trip to St Maarten.2.0 Poor
Aug 2023
8.0 Very Good
Jul 2023
2.0 Poor
May 2023
Economy Rent a Car
8.0
Very Good
2 reviewsCleanliness
7.5
Comfort
7.5
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.0
Value for money
7.5
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5.2 Fair
Jan 2017
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I had ordered a "standard" car, since we were 2 couples with a considerable amt. of luggage & we recieved an intermediate Kia, in which the driver's side door handle literally broke off the door the second time we opened that door, & we were charged for it "because we broke it" by normally opening the door !! They did exchange the car for a similar one the next day.6.8 Okay
Sep 2016
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Friendly and efficient service. Great price and nothing of the previous reviews.Cons:
Car was an older model, a little rough around the edges. You get what you pay for in terms of the vehicle.Routes Car & Truck Rentals
8.0
Very Good
5 reviewsCleanliness
8.4
Comfort
8.4
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.8
Value for money
8.4
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2.0 Poor
Feb 2023
10.0 Wonderful
Jun 2022
10.0 Wonderful
Apr 2022
Thrifty
7.8
Good
15 reviewsCleanliness
7.8
Comfort
7.8
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.1
Value for money
7.6
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2.0 Poor
May 2021
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There was no rental. They never sent me a confirmation email or any documentation I even paid for my rental.10.0 Wonderful
Oct 2019
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Great service10.0 Wonderful
Mar 2019
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Vic was excellent6.0 Okay
Feb 2019
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I didn’t get the car I booked. I got a smaller car.Cons:
Actually have the cars that people book.10.0 Wonderful
Mar 2017
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Drop off right at cruise ship was super convenient.8.4 Very Good
Mar 2017
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Shuttle just outside of SXM Airport takes you to the close-by but drivable distance to pick up your car. Always reserve your car prior to your trip for best price online at Thrifty.com, finding an online discount code for example 10% off. For insurance, if you have an American Express, sign up through AmX prior to your trip for a one-time charge of $24.95 on your American Express upon car rental charge; It covers everything except Liability, for the duration of your rental time (ours was 2 weeks) and safely decline Thrifty's daily insurance charges. (If you think your credit card covers you automatically, you may be very surprised just how little those free included coverage actually covers!) Bring a Contract copy with you. Thrifty is pleasant and they have decent prices. You can find slightly cheaper deals elsewhere, but beware of the extra charges others will likely add on.Cons:
It is customary in St Maarten to sign a blank credit card receipt, just in case the car is damaged or stolen, etc. But they all do this. After numerous years of rentals through Thrifty, we've never had any add-ons we did not expect.Dollar
7.3
Good
10 reviewsCleanliness
7.3
Comfort
7.3
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.0
Value for money
7.3
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4.0 Mediocre
Dec 2019
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Tried to charge me a higher rate than the one that was booked. Check-in personnel were slow and unfriendly. Clearly they did not want to be there.2.0 Poor
Aug 2017
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Dollard don't want to make the deal i reserved on your site. They said you book not at the good price. They charge me 140 usd more Thant i booked with you Very bad experience8.0 Very Good
Dec 2016
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Friendly people. You can pay by debit card.Cons:
Still don't know why I had to pay more than rental and insurance ( no damage) Called for info about paying by debit card but got inaccurate info.7.6 Good
Oct 2016
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Drop off was very pleasant helped by a courteous young ladyCons:
P/U was just the opposite agents helped when they got ready no concern for my ttimeNextCar
7.3
Good
12 reviewsCleanliness
7.2
Comfort
6.8
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.3
Value for money
7.8
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10.0 Wonderful
Jun 2023
10.0 Wonderful
Mar 2023
2.0 Poor
Feb 2023
2.0 Poor
Feb 2023
2.0 Poor
Jan 2023
8.0 Very Good
Mar 2022
Alamo
7.1
Good
16 reviewsCleanliness
7.4
Comfort
6.9
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.4
Value for money
7.0
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6.0 Okay
May 2017
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While they didn't have my car ready, they gave me another one. The car was cheap relative to others. Overall it was ok and what I expected in the Caribbean.Cons:
Car wasn't ready for me. Car was not really clean. The van to and from the airport was not very clean and they jammed us into the vehicle.8.0 Very Good
Apr 2017
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I have been going to Sint Maarten for years renting cars. This year Alamo provided the car exactly as per my priceline agreement. No hard sell on insurance and they gave me a car tat had fewer than normal miles.10.0 Wonderful
Apr 2017
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Thorough overview of the vehicle and any existing scratches before leaving the site4.8 Mediocre
Apr 2017
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The price seemed good.Cons:
First car had serious problems: brakes grinding, brake light on, check engine light on. Returned the car to get another... second car needed tune-up or something, because it kept mis-firing and jerking.10.0 Wonderful
Mar 2017
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It worked like a charm. Everything was on time. Good pickup service. And good people. Would use Alamo next year when I return.3.6 Poor
Mar 2017
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NothingCons:
Very expensive to drive a heap -- multiple scrapes and dings, windshield wipers were smeary, tire pressure light came on within first day, check engine light came on on third day, AC was weak (and if turned up made a continuous clicking sound that wouldn't quit until it was turned back down. Drive like a bucket of bolts, and cost nearly $700 for a week (with insurance, which seemed important given the condition of the car, not wanting anything blamed on me). They also take a $750 deposit against your credit card, which they return to you if they deem there is no further damage. We took pictures of the car before leaving the lot, and got that money back.Next Level
7.0
Good
1 reviewCleanliness
8.0
Comfort
9.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.0
Value for money
9.0
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4.0 Mediocre
Mar 2023
MEXRENTACAR
6.9
Okay
24 reviewsCleanliness
7.3
Comfort
7.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.7
Value for money
7.6
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2.0 Poor
Dec 2022
10.0 Wonderful
Oct 2022
4.0 Mediocre
Sep 2022
8.0 Very Good
Jul 2022
10.0 Wonderful
May 2022
10.0 Wonderful
May 2022
Europcar
4.8
Mediocre
22 reviewsCleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
4.6
Value for money
4.6
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2.0 Poor
Mar 2018
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NothingCons:
Car was a junker, dirty and falling apart. The rental office guy barely spoke to me and when it did was to force me to buy his insurance. I declined but he insisted until I told him to stop.8.0 Very Good
Jun 2017
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Generally no complaints. The staff was friendly and efficient. Vehicle was clean and spacious for our group.Cons:
The sliding doors stuck and one is the handles was broken. The power locks didn't work. But overall no real issues.7.6 Good
Jun 2017
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It was a nice car and everything worked well. The check in and shuttle to the airport went quickly and smoothly. I would go back to them again.Cons:
The check out was pretty slow!10.0 Wonderful
May 2017
Pros:
The efficiency of the check in check out process.Cons:
The car was a little beat up, the trunk door wouldn't catch when shut and had to be slammed several times to get it to close. The car had been a smoking car, and had that smell, we weren't asked if we wanted a non-smoking vehicle. Other than these two things, no problems.4.0 Mediocre
Apr 2017
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Car was horrible, service was ok3.6 Poor
Mar 2017
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The agency was not open @ 7:00 am so that we could return the car before a 9:00 flight.I had to go next door to Avis ansd was told that was a common problem and that I should leave the copy of the rental agreement plus keys and money for parking and she would tell Europcar where to go and find it.. This seemed risky to me: however, I had no other choice.NU Car
3.9
Poor
5 reviewsCleanliness
5.1
Comfort
3.5
Pick-up/Drop-off
3.5
Value for money
3.9
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8.0 Very Good
May 2021
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Easy to book and price was under $50 for the day in smallest car offered.Cons:
The pick up was a bit to do, when I arrived no one was at the office and I couldn’t reach anyone by phone but the neighboring car rental attendant called them and they arrived quickly. In their defense, I had only booked the car a little over an hour before I arrived. The car was moderately clean and easy check out and back in. I would rent from them again if I need.1.9 Poor
Jun 2021
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Water Front Road #3 Cole Bay
+1 721 544 2197
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Airport Road #17
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Airport Road 17
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Princess Juliana International Airport
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Sxm International Airport
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7.2 Good
Oct 2016
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Your personnel was very good and friendly and pleasant to deal with.Cons:
Car had fabric interior and smelled very dirty. Seat adjustment handles were damaged. SUV was large so shoud have come with back up camera. Felt price was high for very basic suv. Next time we will get something smaller.One location in Simpson Bay
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Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM)
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21 Sr. Modesta Road
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Princess Juliana International Airport
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130 Airport Road
+1 747 477 3670
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6 Billy Folly Road
+1 721 544 2192
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122a Airport Road
+1 721 545 5635
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Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM), Airport Rd
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Sister Patienta Road # 7
+1 721 586 1630
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Griselle, RN7
+590 590 97 10 00
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White Sands Road #19, Beacon Hill, St Maarten Bobby’s Marina, Phippsburg, St Maarten
+1 721 523 4806
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ZAC de Hope Estate
+590 690 07 07 07
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Meet&Greet Aiport Road Juliana
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Airport Road Juliana - Meeting
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21 Sr. Modesta Road
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Airport Road Juliana - Meeting 2
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98 airport road
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Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM), Airport Rd
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Most popular car type | Economy |
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