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What's Included in an Aruba Car Rental Price (and What's Extra)
Guljar Hosen
Updated 20 Oct 2026 · 4 min read
Two Aruba car rental quotes can look alike and still add up differently. The gap is usually not the daily rate. It's whether delivery, the deposit, insurance and the extras are in that price or added later.
This guide lays out what Real Deal's price includes, what you add yourself and how tax shows up, using the real rate card, so you can compare quotes on the total rather than the headline number.
Key takeaways
- Real Deal's rates are shown before tax. Tax is added at checkout, and you see the full total before you pay.
- Delivery to the airport, the cruise port and most hotels is free, so it is not a line added to the quote.
- A refundable deposit applies: $500 for cars and SUVs, $1,000 for the Honda Talon UTV.
- CDW+ is optional at $24.99/day and shown as its own line. Extras such as an extra driver ($4.99/day) or a child seat ($4.99/day) are priced separately.
- From day 7 the 7-day rate applies to the whole rental, so a longer booking costs less per day.
What's in the price
The daily rate covers the vehicle with free delivery. Tax, the deposit, CDW+ and any extras are shown as their own lines, so nothing is hidden in the headline number.
Real Deal's price, shown at booking, is before tax. Tax is added at checkout, and you see the full total before you pay. Delivery to the airport, the cruise port and most hotels is free.
Source: Real Deal booking system, read 22 Sep 2026.
From-rates by vehicle
| Vehicle | 1 day | 3 days | 7 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nissan Versa, Hyundai Accent | $79.99 | $59.99 | $59.99 |
| Hyundai Elantra, Kia K-4 | $89.99 | $79.99 | $79.99 |
| Kia Sorento | $149.99 | $114.99 | $114.99 |
| Ford Explorer | $159.99 | $124.99 | $124.99 |
| Ford Expedition, Kia Carnival | $169.99 | $119.99 | $119.99 |
| Jeep Wrangler | $259.99 | $169.99 | $129.99 |
Low season runs 1 Apr to 17 Dec. From day 7, the 7-day rate applies to the whole rental, so a 10-day Versa or Accent rental is priced at $59.99 a day throughout, not stepped up. High season (18 Dec–31 Mar) and the 25–26 Dec / 31 Dec–1 Jan holiday flat rates cost more. Source: Real Deal booking system, read 22 Sep 2026.
The deposit, CDW+ and extras
The deposit is refundable.
$500 for cars and SUVs, $1,000 for the Honda Talon UTV. The rental terms explain how it is handled.
CDW+ is optional, $24.99/day.
It is shown as its own line, not folded into the base rate.
Extras are priced separately.
Extra driver $4.99/day, child, booster or infant seat $4.99/day, beach chair $5/day, cooler $5/day and snorkel $10/day. Add only the ones you need.
Delivery is free.
Airport, cruise port and most hotels. Pick-up and return can also be at the Ponton 49 office.
Source: Real Deal booking system, read 22 Sep 2026.
Comparing quotes on the total
When two quotes differ, check four things: the season your dates fall in, whether delivery is included, the deposit amount and whether insurance is in the price or an add-on. The total for your exact dates is the only number that compares like with like.
The size matters too. A group of 5 splitting a $114.99-a-day Sorento can pay less per person than two sedans, and has room for the bags. See SUV rental in Aruba: which size for families and groups to compare.
If a Jeep is what you want, renting a Jeep in Aruba starts from $129.99/day on rentals of 7 days or more, which is closer to the SUV rates than the sedan rates.
Frequently asked questions
What is included in a Real Deal rental price?
The daily rate for the vehicle, with free delivery to the airport, the cruise port and most hotels. Tax is added at checkout, and the deposit, CDW+ and extras are shown separately.
Is delivery really free?
Yes. Real Deal delivers free to the airport, the cruise port and most hotels. It is part of the service, not an add-on to the quote.
How much is the deposit?
$500 for cars and SUVs and $1,000 for the Honda Talon UTV. It is refundable; the rental terms explain how it is handled.
Is insurance included in the daily rate?
CDW+ is an optional add-on at $24.99/day, shown as its own line rather than folded into the base rate. The rental terms list what is covered.
Which extras cost more?
An extra driver and a child, booster or infant seat are $4.99/day each, a beach chair or cooler $5/day and a snorkel set $10/day.
Is a longer rental cheaper per day?
Yes. The day rate drops as you add days, and from day 7 the 7-day rate covers the whole rental.
Why can another quote look different from Real Deal's?
Quotes can leave out delivery, mention only low-season rates or skip the deposit. Compare the total for your dates, not only the daily number.
Written by
Founder and CEO of NeoDimensional LLC, the software engineer and designer behind Real Deal's website and booking system.
