Tips, guides & insights for Curaçao, Aruba, Bonaire & Sint Maarten
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.
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.
Curaçao Carnival 2027 starts early: the Gran Marcha is on February 7. Every parade date, the route, road closures, parking tips and when to book your rental car.
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.
Want to drive a Mustang, Camaro, Jeep Gladiator, Mercedes A-Class or Ford Bronco in Curaçao? Here's how exotic and luxury car rental works on the island, and where to find these cars on TropicDrive.
Hertz Curaçao and Avis at Hato Airport: official hours, deposits, age rules and damage cover, checked November 2026, next to live prices from local rental companies.
Budget's desk at Curaçao airport sits inside the terminal and is open 7:30 AM to 11:00 PM. We checked its official page, ran live local prices for January and May 2027, and show how to compare both in two minutes.
The minimum age to rent a car in Curaçao is usually 21, with some providers from 18 and young-driver surcharges for renters under 25. Here's what to expect by provider and vehicle category.
CDW (Collision Damage Waiver) caps what you'd pay out of pocket for damage to a rental car in Curaçao. Here's what it covers, what it excludes, and how All-Risk coverage compares.
