Car Rental at Willemstad Hato Airport

Airport travel guide

The capital of Curacao, Willemstad might be small, but it has plenty for a visitor to enjoy. Its waterfront area is spectacular, and the influence of Dutch architecture, mixed with a noticeable Caribbean touch, is visible all over the city. The rest of the island is also just a short drive away. Here are its three most interesting attractions:

• Museum Kura Hulanda. One of the most interesting cultural institutions in Willemstad, this museum provides insight into the historical slave trade and the African peoples that were brought to Curacao as a result, as well as into the lives of the indigenous Arawak people who were the original inhabitants of the island. The museum is in the residential Otrobanda area, just across Sint Anna Bay from the more central Punda.
• Waterfront. Instantly recognizable for its many facades and listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site, the city’s inner core and harbor has been called the most beautiful waterfront in the world. Do not expect to have the sights all for yourself as the Punda neighborhood, where it is located, attracts thousands of tourists every year – it is also the location of some of the best restaurants in the city – but no trip to Willemstad will be complete without a visit here. 
• Christoffel National Park. Located on the northeastern coast of the island, Cristoffel is one of the several preserves where you can enjoy Curacao’s stunning nature. Made up of highlands that include Christoffel Peak, tropical forests, and wild beaches, the park can be explored by following one of its numerous hiking trails (though parts are off-limits to visitors as they include a turtle nesting area). The area is also home to some prehistoric indigenous drawings. The  drive from Willemstad takes about 45 minutes.

Top international routes

• Bonaire
• Oranjestad
• Amsterdam
• Miami
• Sint Maarten
• Caracas
• Panama City
• Bogota
• Santo Domingo
• New York City

Main airlines

Insel Air, Fly All Ways, Winair, Aruba Airlines, American Airlines, and Air Canada

Terminals

Curacao Airport has a single passenger terminal that serves all domestic and international flights.

Location

Curacao Airport is about 13 km (8.1 mi) from Willemstad, the largest town on the island of Curacao. Franklin D. Rooseweltweg, Winston Churchillweg, and Schottegatweg Nord are the main roads connecting the airport to the city.

Most popular types of rental car

• Small cars - from $41 per day
• Large cars - from $51 per day
• SUVs - from $58 per day
• Medium cars - from $46 per day
• Vans - from $74 per day
• Station wagons - from $135 per day

Car rental desks

You’ll find most in the airport office building, which is right next to the main terminal.

Services and facilities

You’ll find many cafeterias, snack bars, shops, and two duty-free outlets. There are also several ATMs, an on-site hotel, two currency exchange offices, a bank, a first aid office, and a pharmacy.

Nearest gas station

Curoil Muizenberg, at Kaya Point a Pitre, can be reached in about eight minutes and is open 24/7. There are many other gas stations on the way to Willemstad and on the island of Curacao.