Are there taxis outside Aruba airport?

There are always taxis ready and waiting outside of the airport at the taxi stand. Please view more information on taxi fares and regulations. If you are interested in renting a car, please view a list of car rentals here. Please note the majority of car rentals offer free drop of and pick up service.



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Neither Uber nor Lyft exist on Aruba. The government regulates the taxis, but they are plentiful. You shouldn't have a problem getting a cab.

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In Aruba, taxi rates are flat and are set by the government. For airport transportation to Oranjestad city centre, the taxi fare is set at $21 (€18.92). Passengers are allowed one piece of luggage and one personal item each.

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The local drivers at Aruba airport will charge a flat-rate fare for the journey from Aruba airport to Eagle Beach. The cost to any low-rise area is $22 (€20), and any high-rise area is $25 (€22). Eagle Beach is classed as a low-rise area, so the taxi fare from Aruba Airport to Eagle Beach will be $22 (€20).

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Is it necessary to rent a car? It depends. If you want to explore the island, go ahead and get one for a day or two or three; many of the local agencies have 3-day specials. If you don't plan to leave your resort except to dine, gamble, and shop, it's cheaper to take cabs or the reliable buses.

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The busiest days/times for US-bound departures is Fri-Sat-Sun from around 11:30 am and continues untill aproximately 15:00 pm.

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Nice sandy beach with calm waters but very crowded! This is the most visited beach in Aruba where the most important hotels are located. It has calm waters and sunsets are great as they are also on Eagle beach. It is the most expensive area of Aruba since here you will find the top restaurants and hotels.

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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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The water in Aruba is safe to drink, so your water supply is right there in your hotel room. Can you drink the water in Aruba? Yes, you can. Since there is no source of freshwater on the island, seawater is distilled in a saltwater desalination plant.

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One of Aruba's transportation options appealing to cruise ship passengers is the downtown streetcar/trolley. The trolleys offer free transportation to and from the main street downtown area in a loop with the cruise ship terminal.

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Shipping costs, along with import duties and residual costs such as labor, result in prices somewhat higher than what you might find back home. So next time you're in Aruba and the cost of food strikes you, remember that the higher prices are a fundamental part of helping you have a worry-free and enjoyable holiday.

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Aruba is often called the shopping paradise of the Caribbean and for good reason! Aruba is a virtual nirvana for shoppers, with a greater selection of international brand name products than anywhere else in the Caribbean or South America, and prices that are 10% - 35% lower than in the United States!

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On average, a budget traveler can expect to spend around $100 to $150 per day in Aruba, including accommodation, transportation, food, and activities. It's important to research activities and their costs in advance to create a budget that works for you.

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