I will be coming to Oranjestad and would like to rent a jeep. Any suggestions on who I rent from or how to go about renting one. I need it to be relatively close to the cruise terminal and would like to explore the island with 3 other people.
2006-07-25 01:27:16 · 5 answers · asked by Veccster 2 in Travel ➔ Caribbean ➔ Aruba
Aruba is a very nice place to visit. It has great beaches and hotels and plenty of nice restaurants. It also has a few casinos in several of the hotels. There is not much to do in Aruba other than beach stuff. You can tour the island in half a day; you’ll see the lighthouse, a national park that’s kinda like wilderness, a cave with some petroglyphics, and a natural bridge where the water comes under it and washes onto a small beach. There is a tour that takes you in a jeep across some of the desert areas but I would skip this. You really don't need a car in Aruba either, there's not that much to drive to see. Baby Beach is kinda nice but don't feel disappointed if you don't get there. Its not that special. You can easily take a public bus to town from the beach areas. There are lots of water sports in Aruba including jet skis, snorkel and scuba, parasailing and wind surfing and just lounging on the beaches. The casinos are nice, but small. Restaurants are rather expensive.
2006-07-26 03:11:02 · answer #1 · answered by TINKERTOY ..... the 1 & only 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can rent a "jeep type" open vehicle for pretty cheap or spend more money on a real jeep. I rent the Suzuki Samurai and it's good enough for getting around in and fun to drive. The rental place I get it from is out a ways from the terminal where you will dock but there will be some people on the dock with info on where to rent a vehicle.
I usually call from my hotel and they come pick me up and take me back the the rental office - so it's really convenient.
If you go out exploring on the far side of the island, it's pretty desolate so bring lots of bottled water and some good sunscreen !
2006-07-25 03:01:05 · answer #2 · answered by jarhed 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I guess your cruise company knows more. Only tourists rent a jeep. Just be aware it's too hot in the sun. Better take a regular car with airco.
2006-07-25 01:54:27 · answer #3 · answered by plie3824 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
take the jeep its more fun , you can go offroading and all that... there are a number of places were you can rent... so don't worry ... not in oranjestad though.
2006-07-25 08:01:38 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take a taxi..It is cheaper
2006-07-25 03:09:24 · answer #5 · answered by dwh12345 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋