Rent A Car ? - Page 2

luffy · 10-07-2009, 06:29 PM

Never waited for a taxi all week last week- one was always there. We did rent a jeep for one day and drove around the island- all in all we spent about 100.00 in taxi fees all week.

But as a previous poster said it all depends on your needs. We sat around the pool or beach all day and went out at night.

Maria Dee · 10-29-2009, 08:45 PM

Renting a Jeep is definitely a good idea. I didn't but wish I had.
It's so fun to explore Aruba and believe me you don't want the fact that you rented the wrong vehicle stopping you from going where you want go. And don't let the road conditions around the hotels, restaurants and shopping areas fool you. The back roads, like in the national park get really rough. You may also see some shortcuts that you want to take, like one we saw to Baby Beach, and not be able to take it because you rented a car. Or like us, you might get halfway across the shortcut, be really worried your tires are going to pop because it's so rough, turn around, go back and take the long way

. Not a good feeling

I hope you get a Jeep and be happy.

islandj · 11-02-2009, 09:16 AM

Renting a car depends on where you are staying and what you will be doing. If your in the palm beach area you really dont need one. If you downtown if might be a good idea so you can get to palm beach, more resturants and what not over there. Or just hit up taxi. If you rent anything I think a Jeep would be the best down here, you can explore more areas that way, the cars are small and would get stuck if you off road it to places.

ed from maine · 11-08-2009, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by JohnAndLauren

Just wondering what everyone thinks about renting a car ?

Renting a car is a great way to see the island on your terms...no waiting for the bus, or taxis. My advice is avoid Hertz. We have had good luck w/ economy.

10-29-2009, 08:45 PM	#12 (permalink)
Maria Dee Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 1	Rent a Jeep and be happy Renting a Jeep is definitely a good idea. I didn't but wish I had. It's so fun to explore Aruba and believe me you don't want the fact that you rented the wrong vehicle stopping you from going where you want go. And don't let the road conditions around the hotels, restaurants and shopping areas fool you. The back roads, like in the national park get really rough. You may also see some shortcuts that you want to take, like one we saw to Baby Beach, and not be able to take it because you rented a car. Or like us, you might get halfway across the shortcut, be really worried your tires are going to pop because it's so rough, turn around, go back and take the long way . Not a good feeling I hope you get a Jeep and be happy.

10-07-2009, 06:29 PM	#11 (permalink)
luffy Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 8	Never waited for a taxi all week last week- one was always there. We did rent a jeep for one day and drove around the island- all in all we spent about 100.00 in taxi fees all week. But as a previous poster said it all depends on your needs. We sat around the pool or beach all day and went out at night.

11-02-2009, 09:16 AM	#13 (permalink)
islandj Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 51	Renting a car depends on where you are staying and what you will be doing. If your in the palm beach area you really dont need one. If you downtown if might be a good idea so you can get to palm beach, more resturants and what not over there. Or just hit up taxi. If you rent anything I think a Jeep would be the best down here, you can explore more areas that way, the cars are small and would get stuck if you off road it to places.