These answers cover the most common questions about renting a car in Aruba, based on live data from 6 suppliers.
Every rental car in Aruba requires a deposit. The minimum deposit across all offers is 445 EUR, and the median is 445 EUR. The deposit amount depends on the car category and the supplier's policy. You will see the exact deposit before you confirm any booking. Most suppliers accept major credit cards. The official currency is the Aruban florin. US dollars are widely accepted and you may receive florins as change.
If you want to compare prices and deposits across suppliers, the search form shows live offers from 6 companies. All figures on this page are based on live searches and were updated on October 22, 2026.
Aruba drives on the right-hand side of the road, and overtaking is on the left. Speed limits are 30 km/h in urban areas, 60 km/h out of town and 80 km/h on faster roads. Road signs display km/h. On roundabouts, cars already on the roundabout have right of way. At crossroads without signs, traffic from the right has right of way. When you turn left, oncoming traffic has priority.
Most places on the island can be found with Google Maps. The official tourism site says driving in Aruba is not dangerous. At most gas stations attendants pump the fuel for you. At self-service stations you pay first then pump. Parking along a yellow line, on a bridge or on a road with a continuous middle line is prohibited. Oranjestad has parking meters.
Renting a car in Aruba is straightforward. Nearly every offer is automatic, all include free cancellation and pickup is available at the airport, cruise terminal or hotel. Deposits are required on every rental, so compare the amounts before booking to find the lowest option for your dates.
Yes, every rental car in Aruba requires a deposit. The minimum deposit is 445 EUR, and the median is 445 EUR. The exact amount depends on the car category and supplier.
Yes, 98% of rental cars in Aruba have automatic transmission. Nearly all offers are automatic, so you will have many options to choose from.
Yes, many car rental companies operate at Queen Beatrix International Airport. You can pick up a car right after landing, with 33 offers available from 6 suppliers.
Yes, you can pick up at the Aruba Cruise Terminal. There are 63 offers from 6 suppliers, with the minimum deposit at 445 EUR.
Yes, hotel delivery is available in Oranjestad, Palm Beach and Noord. Check the pickup location options when you search to see if your hotel area is covered.
Yes, 100% of rental offers in Aruba include free cancellation. Check the specific terms in each offer before you book.
Speed limits are 30 km/h in urban areas, 60 km/h out of town and 80 km/h on faster roads. Road signs show km/h.
Aruba drives on the right-hand side, and overtaking is on the left.
Cars already on the roundabout have right of way. At crossroads without signs, traffic from the right has priority.
Yes, fuel prices are regulated by the government and are the same at every station. At most stations attendants pump the fuel for you.
Oranjestad has parking meters. Parking along a yellow line, on a bridge or on a road with a continuous middle line is prohibited.
The official tourism site says driving in Aruba is not dangerous. The island is easy to navigate, and most places can be found with Google Maps.
The official currency is the Aruban florin, but US dollars are widely accepted and you may get florins as change. Major credit cards are accepted.
There are 6 suppliers offering 181 cars across the island. You can compare all of them on the main search page.