Car Rental at Oranjestad Airport

Airport travel guide

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 four 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.
• Boca Catalina. Located on the northwestern coast of the island, Boca Catalina is one of the most popular beaches of Aruba. What differentiates it from many other similarly idyllic coastal stretches is its proximity to the SS Antilla, a German cargo ship that was scuttled, or deliberately sunk, off the Aruban coast in 1940, with two companies offering guided diving tours to explore it. Boca Catalina is about a 20-minute drive north of Oranjestad.

Top international routes

• Curacao
• New York City
• Boston
• Miami
• Charlotte
• Atlanta
• Bogota
• Bonaire

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

• Small cars - from $47 per day
• Medium cars - from $41 per day
• Large cars - from $85 per day
• SUVs - from $112 per day
• Vans - from $154 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.