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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Getting a taxi from the airport to your accommodation is easy! Outside the arrivals terminal, you will find a queue of officially certified and trustworthy taxi service providers who are ready to take you to your destination. More info below!
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.
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.
In Aruba it's not mandatory to tip, but it's your choice if you do so. However, some restaurants and bars add service charge to your bill. Usually, this adds up to about 10 to 15 percent on food and beverages. If you really like the service, you can still tip, of course!
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.
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.
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.
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).