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Is driving easy in Aruba?

With a friendly road culture, well-designed roundabouts, and adherence to traffic laws, navigating Aruba's roads can be a stress-free and enjoyable experience. Remember to yield to traffic in roundabouts, follow speed limits, and prioritize safety.



Driving in Aruba is generally considered easy and stress-free for tourists, especially those from the United States or Europe. The island is small, roughly 20 miles long, and the roads are well-maintained. Traffic drives on the right-hand side, the same as in the USA and Canada. Outside of the capital city, Oranjestad, where rush hour can cause minor delays, traffic is light. Navigating is straightforward because major landmarks are well-signed, and if you ever get lost, the island's famous Fofoti trees always point west toward the resort areas. However, drivers should be prepared for numerous roundabouts, where those already in the circle have the right of way. Speed limits are in kilometers per hour (typically 40–60 km/h), and right turns on red are prohibited unless otherwise signed. If you plan to visit remote areas like Arikok National Park or the Natural Pool, a 4x4 vehicle is highly recommended as those "roads" are unpaved and rocky.

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Renting a car during your stay is one of the best ways to discover all that the island has to offer. Be sure to check out visitaruba.com for our recommended natural attractions, sights, landmarks, beaches, and restaurants worth visiting.

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Aruba's beautiful weather and mostly flat terrain, makes walking and hiking a pleasure for everyone. If you're looking to experience Aruba's monuments up close, a walking tour is the best way to do it.

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Not If You Opt For Low-Cost Activities (And There Are Plenty!). Aruba is brimming with free and low-cost things to do that will make your tropical vacation fun, memorable, and affordable. First of all, skip the tourist traps.

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Rules of the Road. Drivers drive on the right side of the road (like in the U.S.) and parking in Aruba is reasonably easy to find. However, it can be difficult in some areas (and usually, at hotels, parking is free—though you should verify with your resort in advance.)

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Traveling around Aruba is always safe by car, but roads become more challenging to traverse via vehicles in more remote parts of the island. For this reason, travelers looking to go off-the-beaten-path should consider renting four-wheel-drive vehicles.

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Aruba is located just below the hurricane belt which generally results in safe swimming conditions.

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Drinking Water There is no need to buy bottled water in Aruba. Aruba's tap water is pure and refreshing, meeting the highest standards of quality of the World Health Organization. Since Aruba does not have any significant natural sources of fresh water, the water is distilled in a saltwater desalination plant.

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Top Attractions in Aruba
  • Eagle Beach. 10,398. Beaches. ...
  • Palm Beach. 8,505. Beaches. ...
  • The Butterfly Farm. 3,202. Nature & Wildlife Areas • Farms. ...
  • Baby Beach. 5,264. Reefs • Beaches. ...
  • De Palm Island. 3,502. Islands. ...
  • Aruba Aloe Factory, Museum and Store. 1,706. Factory Outlets. ...
  • Arashi Beach. 2,929. Beaches. ...
  • Natural Pool. 2,901. Geologic Formations.


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On Aruba, many restaurants add the service charge automatically to the bill and distribute it to their staff (using a variety of percentages, depending on the restaurant). Some add more than 15%. Other restaurants calculate a service charge into the price of each dish, and expect the guest to add a tip.

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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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