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Couple walking along Eagle Beach in Aruba in February beside a wind-bent divi-divi tree
Guide

Aruba in February: Weather, Events and Getting Around

February in Aruba means 86°F days, almost no rain and a steady trade wind. Real weather data, Carnival 2027 dates, rental car prices and the best routes for a high-season month.

TropicDrive
Oct 21, 2026
White rental SUV parked on a palm-lined road in Oranjestad, Aruba, at sunset
Tips

Gas Prices in Aruba 2026: What a Tank Costs in a Rental Car

Gasoline in Aruba costs about AWG 2.91 per liter since August 2026. Here is what a tank costs in a rental car and how to avoid refuel fees.

TropicDrive
Oct 7, 2026
Arikok National Park northeast coast in Aruba with a Jeep on a viewpoint track
Tips

Arikok National Park by Car: Do You Need a 4x4? (2026 Guide)

Which Arikok sights a regular rental car can reach, which ones need a 4x4, what entry costs and how to plan the day. Practical advice from a local rental platform.

TropicDrive
Oct 7, 2026
Grand Carnival Parade in Oranjestad with marchers in feathered costumes on a palm-lined boulevard
EventsVerkeer

Aruba Carnival 2027: Parade Dates, Routes & Getting Around

Aruba Carnival 2027 peaks on February 6 and 7, a week earlier than in 2026. Expected parade dates, routes, road closures and how to get around with a rental car.

TropicDrive
Oct 7, 2026
Blue compact rental car parked near a wind-bent fofoti tree on Eagle Beach, Aruba
Tips

Aruba Hurricane Season: Dates, Risk and Travel Tips

Aruba hurricane season runs June to November, but the island sits south of the storm belt. See the real risk data, the weather month by month, and how to rent a car for a trip between June and November.

TropicDrive
Oct 7, 2026
Couple with beach towels walks past the fofoti tree on Eagle Beach, Aruba, under a clear January sky
Guide

Aruba in January: Weather, Prices and Getting Around

Aruba in January means dry, breezy sunshine and peak-season demand. Here is the real weather, what a rental car costs, which events fall in January and where to drive.

TropicDrive
Sep 29, 2026
Car Rental Companies in Aruba: The Full Comparison (2026)
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Car Rental Companies in Aruba: The Full Comparison (2026)

A factual rundown of the most-searched car rental companies in Aruba, both international chains and local operators, plus how to compare them in one search.

TropicDrive
Sep 12, 2026
Wind-bent divi-divi tree over the white sand of Eagle Beach, Aruba, on a bright December afternoon
Guide

Aruba in December: Weather, Crowds and Getting Around

Aruba in December brings 86°F days, almost no rain and the busiest two weeks of the year. Here is the real weather data, when the island fills up, what a rental car costs and how to plan around it.

TropicDrive
Sep 8, 2026
The Best Spots on Aruba You Only Reach by Car
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The Best Spots on Aruba You Only Reach by Car

Arikok National Park, Baby Beach, the north coast, Alto Vista, Andicuri, Boca Prins, and California Lighthouse: 7 hidden gems in Aruba you can only reach with a rental car.

TropicDrive
Sep 5, 2026