Transport at AUA
5 ways to get to and from Oranjestad: Public bus · On-airport rental cars · Hotel transfer · Prebooked car/van · Taxi.
Options
5
Modes
5
Public bus
1 option
~30-45 min from airport area to main hotel strip including walk and intermediate stops, in typical conditions
$2-3 per ride on Arubus (approx. local fare level reported by visitors)
On-airport rental cars
1 option
~15-20 min drive from AUA to main resort areas once you have the car; add 10-30 min for paperwork and possible shuttle to off-airport lots
User reports suggest typical compact rentals often run on the order of $35-50 per day plus fees, but exact pricing varies widely by season and company
Hotel transfer
1 option
~40-60 min airport-to-Palm Beach/Eagle Beach reported by users including waiting and multiple stops
Often included in package holidays; when booked separately, commonly priced per person but exact typical range not consistently documented
Prebooked car/van
1 option
~15-20 min drive from AUA to main resort areas, plus a few minutes to meet the driver
User reports indicate around $60-70 round trip for two people with private operators, but exact fare structures vary by company
Taxi
1 option
~15-20 min from AUA to the main resort areas (Eagle/Palm Beach) in normal traffic
$21-22 from AUA to Palm Beach or Eagle Beach (fixed zone rate, excluding tip)