Aruba Transportation

fly or you can come with bunch...

by nikolka

fly or you can come with bunch of middle-aged Americans travelling on cruises around Carribbean ... not for me thoughgotta get a car, whether you want or not. If you want be a hardcore tourist you can go around in these - how should I call it - kindergarden jeeps, bigger hotels and locals organize tours around the island in zebra-like jeeps, the seats are covered with plastic so that your sweat doesn't infuse itself into them (how hygienic, no matter you sweat more on plastic ...). Buses run only in the main area. Well, there are so-called Banana buses running around, if you wanna party and get drunk and sing songs and stuff (usually around 3-4 in the afternoon;)) then go for it. Otherwise I must say: yep, rent yourself a car... And when you rent yourself a car, can you PLEASE do one little thing for me?<div id='layer1' style='position:static;background-color:crimson'Do not ride on...

Take a plane! It's a small...

by ibanez

Take a plane! It's a small island off the coast of Venezuela, so I doubt you'll want to put your car on a ferry! Cruise ships are also great ways to enter ArubaYou can either rent a car for 2 or 3 days to see all the sights.....the island is only 75 sq miles! Or you can take some tours. I've always rented the car and done it on my own schedule. If you don't feel like renting a car, you can take a taxi to Oranjestad from the low rises and high rises for right around $6 each way.

There are two ways to get to...

by Bunununu

There are two ways to get to Aruba. By plane or by ship (it's an island). Cruise ships stop in there often. To my way of thinking, the highlight of any cruise is the island(s) it stops at. So why not just fly there and spend a week or two in paradise? But cruises are fun, too.We always rent a 4WD for the north shore drive. We prefer the hardtop versions with air conditioning. The north shore is a great place to go beach combing.

As far as I know there are...

by fraz

As far as I know there are only two ways to get their from the states; American Airlines and Air Aruba.Once we landed at Queen Beatrix Airport in Oranjestad we took a Taxi to our resort and seldom ventured out. We did go out one night and took a Taxi. Taxi fare is reasonable (not cheap - nothing is in Aruba) and all of our drivers were very friendly and gave us a local/tour guide view of the Island.We did not rent a car but I hear that is a good way to go, although quite expensive (US$80 a day).

Air Aruba, contact Air Aruba...

by BROOKS

Air Aruba, contact Air Aruba at 011-297-830005 or 800-882-7822. Start your vacation to the Dutch Caribbean with warm hospitality on an airline dedicated to your comfort. Air Aruba combines the natural Aruban amiability with a professional willingness to serve. We are finely tuned to the unique needs divers may have. Relax in plush, roomy seats, sipping complimentary cocktails as our team dedicates themselves to offering the best possible airline service.The fleet of McDonnell Douglas MD-83 and DC-9 aircraft flies a convenient schedule direct to Aruba, and then on to Bonaire and Curaçao from Baltimore, Miami, Newark, Tampa, Caracas, Medellin, Bogota, and Sao Paulo. Service from any US city is available through our airline partners.

Cruise ship

by Twan

From the cruiseship pier

by Ahidyn

When you exit the pier, you will find a lot of taxis, and vans offer city tours. Compare and set the price. I took a three hours tours for $15. The driver, Mr. Wilson was funny and great.

Cruise

by AnaMargarida

Aruba is such a popular destination for cruise ships

local bus

by geskya03

The local bus comes often and takes u to the center of town.

The taxis are expensive

by Fodeman

I recomend you use the bus because travel around the hotel zoneThe taxis are expensive,for example a trip of 2 km cost $ 9 dolarsThe bus cost $1 from your hotel from the downtown ( 10 minutes )