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Visitor
Information & Tips
 Taxis
Rates, set by the Government, are based on destination
rather than mileage traveled and are for the total number
of passengers in the car or van.
Rental
Cars
There are a number of international and local rental agencies.
It's nice to be able to explore the entire island at your
leisure. But many of the roads are rugged and not suitable
for a car. Make sure that your spare tire is full of air
before heading out into the rough rugged terrain. Many
4-wheel drive rentals often have no roof, so make sure
you put on sun block because the sun shines brightly in
Aruba! 4-wheel drive vehicles are numerous but they are
often hard to get because they are used for "Jeep
Safari" tours that are popular sightseeing day trips.
- Arubans drive on the right-hand side of the road.
- The minimum age of 21-25 and the maximum of 65-70 vary
slighty by company.
- International driving license or any valid license held
for at least two full years is required.
- Unlimited mileage; rates subject to change without notice.
- Deposit of US $500 or open signed credit card.
- Towing service available.
- Windsurf roof racks upon availability and upon request.
- Pick up service available, with some exceptions, at
the cruise terminal.
- Insurance recommended, but does not cover if the driver
is intoxicated in a car accident.
Scooters and motorcycles are also available and lots of
fun. A regular driver's licence is all you need! Helmets
are supplied.
Gasoline
Gas pumps for your rental car register in liters: 1.06
quarts to 1 liter. One gallon is 3.78 liters. Prices at
gas stations are in Aruba florins. It is not usually the
custom to pump gas for oneself, please check if the attendants
are to pump gas or if it is a self-service gas station.
Buses
There is inexpensive and reliable daily bus service between
all the districts and the hotel areas. Check at your hotel
for schedules and hours. The main bus station is located
in downtown Oranjestad across from the waterfront shops
and restaurants.
Telephone Services
For dialing direct calls from Aruba, the code into the
international circuit is 00 followed by the country code,
area code and the number. For assistance, call 121.
Aruba's International telephone country code is 297. To
direct dial Aruba from the U.S., the code is 011-297-plus
the number.
You can use the public phones (with Aruban calling cards)
that are placed all over the island. Unfortunately, it
is not possible yet to use your foreign cell phone in
Aruba, due to the specifics of the telephone net in Aruba.
If you want to rent a cellphone, there are several places
where you go.
Mail Services
The Central Post Office is located diagonally across from
San Francisco Church in Oranjestad. Open from Mondays
to Fridays from 7.30 a.m. to noon and from 1 p.m. to 4.30
p.m. The Post office at the Royal Plaza Mall in Oranjestad
is open from Mondays to Saturdays from 7 a.m. to 6.45
p.m.
Dress
Aruba is tropical and very warm. You should bring light,
casual clothing. It is generally not allowed to enter
shops or casino’s in your bathing suit. Evening's lower
temperatures and breezes may warrant a light jacket if
you chill easily.
Water
There is no need to buy bottled water, Aruba’s water from
the tap is praised for its excellent quality and taste.
Aruba’s drinking water flows from the world’s second largest
desalinization plant. It is not only perfectly pure and
safe to drink, it’s also very delicious.
Electricity
Aruba has the same voltage standard as in North America
(110 volts AC). Therefore, European appliances (that use
220 volts) generally cannot be used in Aruba (unless you
have a converter).
Safety
Aruba has always been considered one of the safest destinations
in the Caribbean, however incidents may occur. Please
do not provide temptation by leaving your valuables unattended
on the beach or in your rental car.
Room Taxes
Generally, there is an 11% service charge on room rates.
Most hotels also apply a 6% government tax.
 Tipping/Service Charge
Most Aruban restaurants maintain a service charge of between
10 and 20%.
Shopping
Shops are open Monday through Saturday from 8 AM to 12
noon (many closing for lunch) and from 2 PM to 6 PM. Some
stores close Tuesday afternoons. The Alhambra Bazaar is
open until midnight. Bargaining on prices in Aruba is
not considered polite - even in the many bazaars. What
to look for - china and crystal, clothing and accessories,
leather goods, jewelry, local crafts, food (Edam and Gouda
cheese and Dutch chocolates).
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Aruba
Official Tourism Offices
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Aruba
Tourism Authority
L.G. Smith Blvd. 172
Eagle, Aruba
Dutch Caribbean
Phone:
International code +(297) 582-3777
Fax:
International code +(297) 583-4702
ata.aruba@aruba.com |
| GREATER
NEW YORK, USA |
Aruba
Tourism Authority
1200 Harbor Blvd.
Weehawken, NJ 07087
Phone:
1-800-TO-ARUBA
Phone:
(201) 330-0800
Fax:
(201) 330-8757
ata.newjersey@aruba.com |
| ATLANTA,
GEORGIA, USA |
Aruba
Tourism Authority
PMB 355
1750 Powder Springs Road, Suite 190
Marietta, GA 30064-4861
Phone:
(404) 89-ARUBA
Fax:
(404) 873-2193
ata.atlanta@aruba.com |
| CHICAGO,
ILLINOIS, USA |
Aruba
Tourism Authority
904 S. Roselle, P.O. Box #406
Schaumburg, Il 60193
Phone:
(847) 517-1243
Fax:
(847) 517-1245
ata.chicago@aruba.com |
| Ft.
LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA, USA |
Aruba
Tourism Authority
1 Financial Plaza, Suite
2508
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33394
Phone:
(954) 767-6477
Fax:
(954) 767-0432
ata.florida@aruba.com |
| HOUSTON,
TEXAS, USA |
Aruba
Tourism Authority
10655 Six Pines Drive - suite 145
The Woodlands, TX 77380-3416
Phone:
(281) 362-1616
Fax:
(281) 362-1644
ata.houston@aruba.com |
| CANADA |
Aruba
Tourism Authority
5875 Highway #7, Ste. 201
Woodbridge, Ontario L4L 1T9
Canada
Phone:
(905) 264-3434
Phone:
1-800-268-3042 (National)
Fax:
(905) 264-3437
ata.canada@aruba.com |
| ARGENTINA |
Aruba
Representative
Argentina
UTG International Group
Inc. -
Advertising Marketing
Communications
Av. Cordoba 859 Piso (1054)
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Phone:
(54-11) 4311-8053
Fax:
(54-11) 315-2015/2020
ata.venezuela@aruba.com |
| COLOMBIA |
Aruba
Tourism Authority
Calle 114 No. 9-45 Oficina 701
Torre B - Teleport Business Park
Sante Fe de Bogota - Colombia
Phone:
571-6292890/79
Fax:
57-1-611-2929
ata.colombia@aruba.com |
| GERMANY |
Aruba
Tourism Authority
Germany
Mailing Address:
Posfach 1204
D-64333 Seeheim
Germany
Phone:
49-06257-962921
Fax:
49-06257-962919
ata.germany@aruba.com |
| NETHERLANDS |
Aruba
Tourism Authority
Schimmelpennincklaan 1
2517 JN - The Hague
The Netherlands
Phone:
31 (70) 302-8040
Fax:
31 (70) 360-4877
ata.holland@aruba.com |
| UNITED
KINGDOM |
Aruba
Tourism Authority UK
The Copperfields,
25 Copperfield Street, London, SE1 OEN
Phone:
020 79281600
Fax:
020 79281700
geoff@saltmarshpr.co.uk |
| VENEZUELA |
Aruba
Tourism Authority
Ctro Cuidad Comercial Tamanaco
Torre C - Piso 8, Oficina C-805
Chuao, Caracas
Venezuela
Phone:
(58) 2129599166
Fax:
(02) 959-6346
ata.venezuela@aruba.com |
| BRAZIL |
Aruba
Tourism Authority
Av. Pres. Juscelino Kubitschek
1851 - Villa Olimpia
CEP 04543-011
Sao Paulo - SP, Brasil |
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