Cheap Car Rental at Oranjestad Airport $39+/day - FREE Cancellation

Travel Information

Language

Dutch,
Papiamento

Currency

AWG

Traffic direction

Right-hand side

Country code

297

Average car rental price

$134.60 / per day

Average car rental length

7 days

Speed limit within town

50 km/h

31 mph

Speed limit out of town

80 km/h

50 mph

Acceptable limit of BAC

0.05%

Rating

9.3

Airport Car Rental

Serving the capital of Oranjestad, Queen Beatrix Airport is the main port of entry for visitors to the Caribbean island of Aruba. Thanks to its small size and decent road network, everywhere on the island can be easily reached from the airport including these three notable attractions:

Oranjestad. Located just a stone’s throw from the airport near the island’s western coast, Oranjestad itself is one of Aruba’s most notable attractions. Known for its colorful facades and many festivals, the city is also home to historical landmarks like Fort Zoutman, an 18th-century bastion now turned into a museum. Another fine destination is the city’s wharf — not only does it provide lovely views, but it’s also the right place to buy some fresh seafood.
Arikok National Park. Taking up a decent portion of the island’s center, as well as of its eastern coast, Arikok is the largest nature preserve on Aruba. In addition to the scenery of coastal cliffs and lava formations, the park is also home to eerie, but fascinating caves and drawings left by the island’s indigenous Arawak people. The drive from Oranjestad takes only about 30 minutes.
Beaches. Naturally, the main tourist draw of Aruba is its 68-km (42-mile) long coastline. Popular spots include Baby Beach in the south, the main snorkeling hub of the island, and Eagle Beach in the northwest, which is often mentioned among the most beautiful on the whole planet —, really stunning coastal stretches can be found all across the island, though.

Top international routes

Willemstad/Curaçao
Miami
New York City
Las Piedras
Charlotte
Bogota

Main airlines

Aruba Airlines, American Airlines, JetBlue Airways, Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines, and United Airlines

Terminals

The single three-floor terminal serves all arriving and departing flights.

Location

Oranjestad Airport is about 3 km (1.8 mi) south of the city of Oranjestad. Watty Vos Boulevard is the main street connecting the airport to the city. Any other destination on the island of Aruba can be reached within 30 minutes from the airport.

Most popular types of rental car

Large cars - from $118 per day
Medium cars - from $66 per day
Vans - from $100 per day
Small cars - from $52 per day
SUVs - from $161 per day

Car rental desks

Most of the car rental offices are inside the main airport terminal.

Services and facilities

You’ll find a few restaurants, bars, and cafeterias. There are shops, including duty-free stores, on both the ground floor and first floor. Oranjestad Airport also has several ATMs, currency exchange offices, luggage wrapping services, a meditation room, a Catholic prayer room, and a sculpture garden. The airport is well equipped for travelers with reduced mobility. You can find more information on the airport's official website.

Nearest gas station

Citgo gas station, located at Sabana Blanco 69, can be reached in about two minutes and is open daily from 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. There are many other gas stations on the island of Aruba.

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Airport info

Rating

7.2

Getting to the airport 6.8
Check-in and departures 6.1
Terminal facilities 5.7
Wi-Fi connectivity 4.7
Restaurants and car rental services 5.1
Lounge 4.0

Oranjestad Queen Beatrix International Airport (AUA)

IATA: AUA
ICAO: TNCA
Name: Oranjestad Queen Beatrix International Airport (AUA)
Size: Medium Airport
Distance from city: 2.5 miles / 4 km SE of town
Working hours:
Phone: 2975242424

When are car rental prices cheapest at Oranjestad Airport?

The cost of renting a car at Oranjestad Airport depends on the time of year. This graph compares month-to-month price changes to help you find the best deal.

Average Rental Price at Oranjestad Airport

$58.72

January

$56.16

February

$56.30

March

$37.58

April

May

$69.98

June

$58.10

July

$76.44

August

$159.17

September

$157.47

October

$106.83

November

$98.69

December

The cheapest time of the year to rent a vehicle at Oranjestad Airport is April when prices for an Economy class start from $37.58. You can see that this is 56% cheaper than the yearly average and 76% cheaper than renting a car in September (when rental prices start at $159.17 for a Compact class). Knowing this can help you find the best price. But remember that these are just average numbers. The exact cost of your rental will depend on your rental length and on how far in advance you book the car. Enter your travel dates at the top of the page to see exact prices and offers!

What’s the most frequent rental length at Oranjestad Airport?

Travel length differs from one month to another: in September the average rental period is 8 days, while in October, the average rental period is only 6 days.

Average Rental Length

7

January

7

February

7

March

7

April

7

May

7

June

7

July

7

August

8

September

6

October

8

November

7

December

Which is the busiest month for car rental at Oranjestad Airport?

Travelers are most likely to rent a car at Oranjestad Airport in January, while they are least likely to to rent in in September.

Popularity by Monthly Searches

205%

January

153%

February

134%

March

119%

April

155%

May

110%

June

132%

July

140%

August

12%

September

13%

October

12%

November

16%

December

Most Popular Car Models of Rental Suppliers

Rental Supplier	Model	Doors	Luggage	Type
All Drive Car Rental	Kia Picanto	5	1	Small cars
All Drive Car Rental	Kia Rio	4	2	Medium cars
Avis	Kia Picanto	4	1	Small cars
Smart Rent Aruba	Hyundai i10	5	1	Small cars
SIXT	Hyundai Accent	4	1	Medium cars
All Drive Car Rental	Kia Sportage	5	2	SUVs
SIXT	Hyundai I10	4		Small cars
All Drive Car Rental	Hyundai H-1	4	2	Vans
Smart Rent Aruba	Hyundai H-1	4	3	Vans
Avis	Kia Cerato	5	2	Large cars

Our Customers' Reviews

Because we want to make sure each review listed here is left by a real customer, we don’t have an option to post a review here. Instead, we ask each and every customer to leave a review after they return their rental. This way, you know that all reviews are authentic, verified, and trustworthy.

RM

Curaçao

Kia Rio

January 3, 2023

Everything was OK.

SC

Canada

Hyundai i10

April 16, 2022

Download maps.me Pay attention to location of where to return, its alittle hard to find, but it is close! And they shuttle to/from airport for free.

DB

Belgium

Kia Rio

March 29, 2022

maybe for a little more money I would rent a car that I can pick-up at the airport itself .

SD

Netherlands

Hyundai i10

December 18, 2021

We rented our car from a car rental shop located about 5 minutes from the airport. Pickup was very smooth (flight was delayed but they were right outside waiting for us to pick us up) and the staff was very friendly and professional. The casual “island vibe”’was definitely there but that also makes it a more interesting experience. All in all we had a great time driving around Aruba and seeing all the natural beauty it has to offer.

SG