Island, Aruba
Getting around Aruba
How to get around Aruba
Buses cover Oranjestad–Palm Beach–airport; use taxis or a rental car for beaches and the north. The tourist strip is walkable.
Ways to get around Aruba
| Option | Fare | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Arubus public bus | About 3 AWG one way | Frequent on Oranjestad–Palm Beach and to the airport; fewer at night |
| Taxi (fixed fares) | About 25–45 AWG for hotel zone rides | Fixed fares by zone; ask the dispatcher or hotel |
| Rental car | About 70–120 AWG a day | Right-hand driving; valid home licence accepted |
Taxis in Aruba
- No ride-hailing apps operate here. No Uber or Lyft. Taxis are dispatched and fixed-fare; ask your hotel to call or order via a taxi company, and agree price before leaving.
Arriving in Aruba
Queen Beatrix International (AUA)
Taxi to Eagle Beach or Palm Beach about 10–20 min, 20–30 USD; Arubus to Oranjestad about 3 AWG.
Driving and onward travel
- Scooters: Scooters and ATVs are widely rented; a motorcycle licence is required and crashes among visitors are common.
- Driving: on the right. Foreign licences are accepted for short visits; rental companies usually ask for a licence held for at least a year, and an IDP is useful.
- Onward travel in Aruba: Arubus runs frequent buses between Oranjestad, Palm Beach and Eagle Beach; taxis are fixed-fare. Rent a car or ATV to reach the east and south coasts.
Quick answers
Is there Uber in Aruba?
No ride-hailing apps work here. No Uber or Lyft. Taxis are dispatched and fixed-fare; ask your hotel to call or order via a taxi company, and agree price before leaving.
What's the best way to get around Aruba?
Buses cover Oranjestad–Palm Beach–airport; use taxis or a rental car for beaches and the north. The tourist strip is walkable.
How do I get from the airport to Aruba?
Taxi to Eagle Beach or Palm Beach about 10–20 min, 20–30 USD; Arubus to Oranjestad about 3 AWG.
Is Aruba walkable?
Walkable center.
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Sources
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