Are Aruba taxis cash only?

All taxi drivers must follow the official taxi price list and in my experience all of them did follow it without question. There's no expectation of tipping. All payments are in cash (both USD and florins are accepted), not a single cab I've seen took credit cards.



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All taxi drivers must follow the official taxi price list and in my experience all of them did follow it without question. There's no expectation of tipping. All payments are in cash (both USD and florins are accepted), not a single cab I've seen took credit cards.

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Be sure to agree with your driver on your journey's fixed-rate before beginning your journey. You can pay for your Aruba taxi in both Aruban Florin and USD. Tipping your taxi driver isn't mandatory but it's always appreciated, especially if you received great service.

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PAYING FOR PURCHASES. U.S. currency, major credit cards, and traveler's checks are widely accepted on Aruba. It is a good idea to contact your credit card provider prior to departure and advise them of your travel plans. Otherwise, overseas charges may be questioned or denied.

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Arm Yourself with Small Bills -- Bring a bundle of small bills (if your currency is American dollars) to make for easy tipping and small purchases. There's no need to bring large sums of cash, unless you're planning to make big purchases and prefer not to use a credit card.

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Taxi drivers won't be offended, many are happy enough to recieve the fare plus a thank you. A conversation is worth more than a tip when the fare is fair. 15 to 20% is within norms. The 15-20% is usually just a dollar or 2 at most.

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While using Uber in Aruba is not currently an option, there are plenty of other transportation options to travel around the island. Whether you choose to rent a car, take a taxi, use the bus, or book a tour, you are sure to have a good time.

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Pay with cash or card. If you're not sure how to pay for your cab fare, don't worry. You can pay in cash or you can use your debit or credit card. However, most cab drivers accept only major credit cards such as Visa, MasterCard, or Discover.

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Yes, drivers accept credit/debit cards for all fares; there are no minimums or fees to use your credit/debit card.

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Although Aruban florin is the best currency to use and the US dollar can be helpful at times too, exchanging currencies in the form of cash almost invariably leads to poor exchange rates for tourists (we've seen as high as 20% commissions, although the average is between 5% and 15% of the amount exchanged).

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Travelling with luggage If you enter or leave Aruba with more than AWG. 20,000,- in cash or securities, or the equivalent thereof in foreign currencies, you must notify this to the Customs Department (Departamento di Aduana). You'll need a *MOT form (*Unusual Transactions).

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Aruba is a country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. By Dutch law, you must always carry identification. You should have a copy of your passport with you at all times.

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Laptops should be taken out of their bag and should be placed in a tray for screening. It is illegal to take out any conch shells, sea stars, turtle eggs and/or any form of coral. No liquids, gels, and/or aerosols are permitted except when packed in a clear transparent resealable 1 quart (1 liter) size plastic bag.

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