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Travelling to Aruba
| By Air | Most visitors arrive on charter flights from the USA and Canada, but there are also direct flights to Aruba from Holland, Britain, the Caribbean and some South American countries like Venezuela, Brazil and Colombia. Air Aruba also has frequent inter-island flights from and to Bonaire and Curacao. For US bound passengers departure tax is US $36.75 and for international bound passengers the tax is US $34.25. |
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Travelling in Aruba
| By Car | There are international and local car rental agencies; the larger chains have offices at the airport and luxury hotels. When leaving the car at the airport upon departure, make sure that the rental agency has this facility. It is also possible to hire scooters, motor cycles and bikes. A home driving license is valid, though one must be at least 21 years old. | | By Bus | There is a frequent bus service between Malmok in the north-west and San Nicolas in the south-east. It passes through Oranjestad, and runs right by the airport. This service and other local buses depart from Oranjestad's pastel bus station next to Royal Plaza. Check at the tourist office or your hotel for the time-tables. | | By Taxi | Taxis hang around the larger hotels and popular tourist spots. They are un-metered, but the taxi rates are regulated by the government and are calculated using a zone system. Taxis can also be rented hourly for sightseeing tours. | | By boat | Ferries to Palm Island depart daily; every half hour between 10.00 a.m. and 06.00 p.m.
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 Lying lazy on the beach
There are various types of accommodation in Aruba, these vary from budget to top-end hotels and resorts. Prices vary according to the accommodation type.
Budget room: US Dollar 80 or less,
Middle class hotel: US Dollar 80-200,
Top-end hotel: US Dollar 200 and up. |
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