Rental cars in Aruba

With long stretches of highways and open roads, many travelers choose to turn their Aruba vacations into self-drive tours. If you're organizing an epic road trip, you'll need to know which destinations to put on your itinerary. Get out and discover some (or all) of this place's most outstanding cities:

• Oranjestad (population of 30,000)
• San Nicolas Zuid (population of 15,200)
• Santa Cruz (population of 12,900)
• Paradera (population of 12,000)

Here's a round-up of our top suggestions to grab the best price on a rental car:

• A car can take you anywhere you want to go --- so can we. Compare the cheapest deals from all the top rental companies in just a few clicks.
• Sign up for our Price Drop Alert email service and be in the know when prices become cheaper for your desired location;
• Research is the key to getting your hands on the best rental deals in town, so be sure to check out both airport and non-airport pickup and drop-off outlets before you shell out for your ride;
• If you have room to move in your schedule, modify your dates to find cheaper prices on different days of the week;
• If possible, keep your pickup and drop-off times the same. If you return your rental car later than you picked it up, you could be charged an entire extra day;
• Sometimes companies reward you big time for paying upfront --- keep your eyes open for these penny-pinching offers;
• The early bird catches the juiciest worm, along with the best deals! Book as soon as possible to grab some excellent savings.

Looking for something that won't cost an arm and a leg? Say hello to the economy car. This efficient small vehicle is the most commonly booked rental car in Aruba (and just the thing if you're on a tight budget). Top up the tank for a song and you'll be easily zipping about cities like Oranjestad and Tanki Leendert in no time.From coral reefs to sandy shores and beaches, Aruba features some striking vistas. Why not get out and explore the best of them? Hightail it out of the city and organize some exciting excursions. An SUV is perfect for those longer drives. Built to take on every type of road, these bigger vehicles make it a delight to steer off the beaten path.