Pricing
Renting a Car in Aruba in December
Guljar Hosen
Updated 3 Nov 2026 · 4 min read
If your trip touches December, the date you land matters more than usual. Aruba's rental rates change on 18 December, and the days around Christmas and New Year run their own flat rate on top of that — so the same car can cost noticeably different amounts depending on exactly when you book.
This is what actually changes, using Real Deal's own rate card, so a December booking doesn't come as a surprise.
Key takeaways
- Real Deal's high season starts 18 December and runs through 31 March.
- 25–26 December and 31 December–1 January run flat holiday rates, separate from the regular high-season rate card.
- A Jeep Wrangler that's $129.99/day in low season (7-day rate) is $199.99/day in high season — worth booking before the season changes if your dates allow it.
- December is one of Aruba's rainy-season months, though showers are typically brief, not day-ruining.
- The season change is date-based, not trip-length-based — a rental that starts 17 December and runs past 18 December still crosses into high-season pricing partway through.
What changes on 18 December
Real Deal's low season runs 1 April to 17 December. High season starts 18 December and runs through 31 March — which means most of December itself is high season, not low. On top of that, 25–26 December and 31 December–1 January run flat holiday rates that are separate from the regular high-season card.
A rental that starts before 18 December and continues past it is charged at the rate that applies on each date, not one flat rate for the whole booking — so a trip spanning the season change is worth timing carefully if the exact dates are flexible.
Source: Real Deal booking system, read 22 Sep 2026 and 28 Sep 2026 (price check, no change since 22 Sep).
The rate difference, Jeep Wrangler example
| Low season (to 17 Dec) | High season (from 18 Dec) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day | $259.99 | $324.99 |
| 3 days | $169.99 | $199.99 |
| 7 days | $129.99 | $199.99 |
The 7-day rate applies to the whole rental from day 7 on, in both seasons. High season doesn't have the same steep discount for longer stays that low season does — the Wrangler's 3-day and 7-day high-season rates are the same, $199.99. Source: Real Deal booking system, read 22 Sep 2026.
December weather, briefly
December sits inside Aruba's rainy season (October–December), though the island's rain is light by most standards — the wettest month, October, averages only about 1.3 inches for the whole month. Expect a shower here and there, not a washed-out trip. See Aruba weather by month for drivers for the full year.
Source: aruba.com, Weather and Climate. Checked 29 Sep 2026.
Booking early for December
Check flexible dates against the season line.
If your travel dates are flexible, check whether shifting a day or two keeps you in low season.
Check prices and book early.
December is a popular travel month island-wide, and high-season rates start on 18 December.
Expect the holiday flat rate on specific dates.
If your trip spans 25–26 December or the New Year, expect the flat holiday rate for those specific days.
Free delivery still applies.
Free delivery to the airport, cruise port and most hotels still applies in December — that part doesn't change with the season.
Source: Real Deal booking system, read 22 Sep 2026 and 28 Sep 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Is Aruba car rental more expensive in December?
Yes, from 18 December — Real Deal's high season starts that day and runs through 31 March, and rates are higher than the low-season card.
Does the price change mid-trip if I'm renting across 18 December?
Yes. The rate that applies on each date applies to that part of the rental, not one flat rate for the whole booking.
Is there a special rate for Christmas and New Year in Aruba?
Yes, Real Deal runs flat holiday rates on 25–26 December and 31 December–1 January, separate from the regular high-season card.
Should I book my December Aruba rental early?
Yes — December is a popular travel month, and high-season rates start on 18 December, so check prices and book early.
Is delivery still free in December?
Yes, free delivery to the airport, cruise port and most hotels applies year-round, including December.
Does it rain a lot in Aruba in December?
December is inside the rainy season, but Aruba's rain is light — typically brief showers, not day-long storms.
Written by
Founder and CEO of NeoDimensional LLC, the software engineer and designer behind Real Deal's website and booking system.
