The island journal
September 20, 2026
Driving in Aruba: rules, roundabouts and real drive times, plus scenic routes and local tips from the Real Deal team.
Should you rent a car in Aruba? See which days a car is worth it, which days you can skip it, and where to find current taxi fares.
Cruise day in Aruba? See how a rental car works from the port, three day plans that fit your ship's schedule, and what to have ready.
September 22, 2026
Choosing a car rental in Aruba? Compare age rules, deposits, insurance, delivery and the final price with our 8 checks before you book.
September 23, 2026
What to expect when you rent a car at Aruba airport: counter waits, airport fees and how free delivery at arrivals works.
September 25, 2026
What gas costs in Aruba, why the price is the same at every station, how attendants and pay-first pumps work, and what to do about fuel before you return a rental.
Which Aruba beaches are easy by bus, which are easier by car, how far they are, what the parking is like and how to pair two beaches in one day.
September 26, 2026
Six, seven or eight seats? Compare the Explorer, Sorento, Expedition and Carnival, plus the 12-seat van, with seats, luggage and from-rates for Aruba.
How car rental works if you stay in Palm Beach: hotel pick-up and return, parking at high-rise and low-rise hotels, and the drive from the airport.
