Driving
Gas Prices in Aruba: What Fuel Costs and How Filling Up Works
Guljar Hosen
Updated 25 Sep 2026 · 5 min read
Aruba is small, so a rental car does not burn much fuel, but visitors still want to know what gas costs and how filling up works.
This guide gives a dated price, what a fill-up costs in dollars, how filling up works and what to do about fuel before you hand back a rental car.
Key takeaways
- On 21 Sep 2026 gasoline was AWG 2.92 a liter, USD 1.62 a liter or about USD 6.13 a gallon, and the price changes over time.
- The government regulates the price, so it is the same at every gas station: pick the nearest one.
- At most stations an attendant pumps for you. At a self-service station you pay first, then pump.
- Real Deal asks you to return the car with the same amount of fuel it was delivered with, or its fuel rate applies.
- Fill up before you return the car, and leave time for it on a cruise day or before a flight.
The short answer
Gas in Aruba costs about USD 1.62 a liter, and it costs the same at every station.
The price is regulated by the government, so there is nothing to gain from driving past a station to find a cheaper one. The number does move: it was AWG 2.65 a liter on 1 Jun 2026 and AWG 2.92 on 21 Sep 2026.
Sources: GlobalPetrolPrices.com, Aruba gasoline prices, which lists the Aruban Government as its data source; aruba.com, Driving in Aruba. Checked 25 Sep 2026.
What a fill-up costs
Multiply the liters you buy by the price on the pump.
The table applies the 21 Sep 2026 price to three amounts. It is an illustration of the arithmetic, not a tank size, because tanks differ by car.
| Liters | In florins | In US dollars |
|---|---|---|
| 10 liters | AWG 29.20 | USD 16.20 |
| 20 liters | AWG 58.40 | USD 32.40 |
| 30 liters | AWG 87.60 | USD 48.60 |
Because the price is set by the government and moves, treat these figures as a snapshot. If you are budgeting a trip, check the current price in the week you travel.
Why the price is the same everywhere
The government regulates gas prices, so every station charges the same.
aruba.com states that gas prices in Aruba are the same at every gas station because they are regulated by the government.
In practice it makes fuel one less thing to plan. Fill up at the station on your route, and do not go out of your way for a better price, because there is not one.
How filling up works
Most stations pump for you, and self-service stations ask for payment first.
An attendant usually pumps
At most gas stations you are not allowed to pump gas yourself. Attendants do it for you.
Self-service means pay first
If you find a station with self-service, you are supposed to pay first, then pump.
One price, so pick the nearest
The government-regulated price is the same at every station.
Source: aruba.com, Driving in Aruba. Checked 25 Sep 2026.
Fuel and your rental car
Return the car with the fuel it left with.
Real Deal's fuel rule
Same level back
Return the car with the same amount of fuel it was delivered with, or Real Deal's fuel rate applies.
Check the gauge at the handover
Note the level when the car is delivered so you know what to match.
Fill up before the last leg
Leave time to refuel before your flight or before your ship's all-aboard time.
On a cruise day the return time is set with our team, so fold a fill-up into your plan. Our one-day cruise port plan shows how to count backward from all-aboard, and the cruise port car rental page covers the handover. Flying out? See car rental at Aruba airport.
Source: Real Deal FAQ and Terms, read 20 Sep 2026.
What getting around costs besides fuel
Compare the whole cost of a day, not just the pump price.
| Option | What you pay | What to know |
|---|---|---|
| Rental car | From $79.99 a day for an economy car (1 day, low season, before tax), plus fuel | Free delivery, refundable deposit on a credit card, fuel returned at the same level |
| Arubus bus | $2.60 a ride per person, or a $15.00 day pass | Carry-on items only, no luggage |
| Taxi | Fixed rates by route, no meter | Agree the price before you go. See Dushi Transfers' guide to Aruba taxi rates |
If you would rather leave the driving to someone else, our guide Should I rent a car in Aruba? compares all three, and How to choose a car rental in Aruba lists what to check before you book. For the road rules, roundabouts and parking, read driving in Aruba. Planning beach days? See the best beaches in Aruba to reach by car.
Sources: Real Deal booking system, read 22 Sep 2026; Arubus, Fares & Passes and FAQ; aruba.com, Aruba Taxis & Limos; Dushi Transfers, Aruba taxi rates. Checked 25 Sep 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How much is gas in Aruba per gallon?
On 21 Sep 2026 gasoline was about USD 6.13 a gallon, which is USD 1.62 a liter or AWG 2.92 a liter (GlobalPetrolPrices.com). The price is set by the government and changes over time, so check it close to your trip.
Is gas cheaper at some stations in Aruba?
No. Gas prices in Aruba are the same at every gas station because the government regulates them (aruba.com), so choose the station that is on your way.
Do I pump my own gas in Aruba?
At most gas stations you are not allowed to pump gas yourself, because attendants do it for you. At a self-service station you pay first, then pump (aruba.com).
Who sets the price of gas in Aruba?
The government. aruba.com says prices are regulated by the government, and the price history at GlobalPetrolPrices.com lists the Aruban Government as its source.
Do I need to refuel a Real Deal rental before returning it?
Return the car with the same amount of fuel it was delivered with, or Real Deal's fuel rate applies (Real Deal FAQ and Terms). Check the gauge at the handover so you know the level to match.
Written by
Founder and CEO of NeoDimensional LLC, the software engineer and designer behind Real Deal's website and booking system.
