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ourhistory153 · 05-08-2011, 12:29 PM

Or should we bring out own? One less thing to carry.

*Arubalisa* · 05-08-2011, 02:16 PM

No, they do not. The large well known car rental agencies in Aruba: Hertz, Budget, Avis are franchises and not corporate owned.

Aruba is not exactly "on the map" so to speak. If you have a garmin, there is a report of a recent experience at Garmin GPS

Otherwise, from our experience, lugging our own GPS, it was not worth it. You just go around in circles. Also keep in mind though that there really are only a few main roads on the island. 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7... Our next trip, with the Garmin info listed in the link above, we will probably give it one more shot with our Garmin.

A good map like the Borch Map will get you where you have to go.

Traceyd14 · 01-09-2012, 02:57 PM

That map looks great. I really do appreciate your prompt replies and helpful information. Thank you so much! Can't wait to be there in 3 weeks!

*Andrea J.* · 01-09-2012, 03:22 PM

it is a great map.
:-)

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Originally Posted by Traceyd14

That map looks great. I really do appreciate your prompt replies and helpful information. Thank you so much! Can't wait to be there in 3 weeks!

*Arubalisa* · 01-09-2012, 05:16 PM

In June we used our Garmin with the Venrut add on and it was AWESOME!

Garmin GPS

BostonAK · 04-12-2012, 11:48 PM

During our last trip we used my Android phone with Google Maps and it worked very well.

*Arubalisa* · 04-13-2012, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by BostonAK

During our last trip we used my Android phone with Google Maps and it worked very well.

The thing I have found personally unnerving are all of the errors and duplications on Google Maps. I have attached only two examples, there are many.

The first one I have attached is the "Aruban Resort" located in the middle of the Bubali Bird Sanctuary

and the second attachment is all of the duplications of the Radisson.

The maps are moderated by people all over the world unfamiliar with the location. You can suggest changes, but the moderators are very loath to make them.

I have given up and stick with wikimapia but I do not believe is available on android..

Shnyda · 04-13-2012, 10:40 AM

Aruba is fairly easy to Navigate. Only managed to get lost once on our second trip... and all you really need to do is drive until you hit the water and you will find your way. You can never be too far off route.

lbl · 04-18-2012, 03:14 AM

Just remember to not drive off the island... it voids the rental warranty :P
Agree with Shnyda fairly easy..we did get lost a couple of times (first trip) but managed to always find our way back to our watering hole at the Tam!!
The Borch Map is awesome (bought mine at Amzaon) I could have sold it three or four times while there.

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ourhistory153 Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: National Archeological Museum, Akok Wilderness, Posts: 32 Images: 4	Any car rentals include GPS? Or should we bring out own? One less thing to carry. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

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Arubalisa Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Boca Catalina Posts: 10,685 Images: 174	No, they do not. The large well known car rental agencies in Aruba: Hertz, Budget, Avis are franchises and not corporate owned. Aruba is not exactly "on the map" so to speak. If you have a garmin, there is a report of a recent experience at Garmin GPS Otherwise, from our experience, lugging our own GPS, it was not worth it. You just go around in circles. Also keep in mind though that there really are only a few main roads on the island. 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7... Our next trip, with the Garmin info listed in the link above, we will probably give it one more shot with our Garmin. A good map like the Borch Map will get you where you have to go. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Aruba Bound! ~ Blogging to Aruba ~ Hoosier Kitties ~ Our-Cruises ~ Pictures of Aruba Last edited by Arubalisa; 05-08-2011 at 02:19 PM.

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Traceyd14 Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Baby Beach and the Jolly Pirates ship Posts: 98	That map looks great. I really do appreciate your prompt replies and helpful information. Thank you so much! Can't wait to be there in 3 weeks! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Next Aruba trip in

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Arubalisa Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Boca Catalina Posts: 10,685 Images: 174	In June we used our Garmin with the Venrut add on and it was AWESOME! Garmin GPS Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Aruba Bound! ~ Blogging to Aruba ~ Hoosier Kitties ~ Our-Cruises ~ Pictures of Aruba

04-12-2012, 11:48 PM	#6 (permalink)
BostonAK Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 82	During our last trip we used my Android phone with Google Maps and it worked very well. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________

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Shnyda Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Gold Coast Villas, Stellaris Casino, Madame Janettes, Arashi Beach, Baby Beach, Sopranos Posts: 651 Images: 6	Aruba is fairly easy to Navigate. Only managed to get lost once on our second trip... and all you really need to do is drive until you hit the water and you will find your way. You can never be too far off route. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ -E&K- Follow me on Twitter @ShnydaOne Summer Aruba trip in New Year's 2013 Aruba trip in

04-18-2012, 03:14 AM	#9 (permalink)
lbl Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Bunker or Coconuts Bar (Tamarijn)- with Friends :) Posts: 20	Just remember to not drive off the island... it voids the rental warranty :P Agree with Shnyda fairly easy..we did get lost a couple of times (first trip) but managed to always find our way back to our watering hole at the Tam!! The Borch Map is awesome (bought mine at Amzaon) I could have sold it three or four times while there. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook