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leonen154 · 03-11-2009, 09:48 PM

Ok im sure this has been discussed b4 but here goes anyway. Im going to aruba for the first time in june what does everyone think about renting a jeep i am going to be there for 7 days and would like to go see some sights that look to be off the beaten path. What would be the best place to get one and what places should i avoid.

waltham · 03-12-2009, 11:37 PM

Jeeps seem very popular and a lot of people do it. Definitely cost a premium vs. the smaller, more typical rentals ex: toyota yaris...jeeps are the way to go if you want to do some off road driving. The Yaris is definitely not made for that

*Andrea J.* · 03-13-2009, 12:29 AM

be forewarned that in aruba your off roading experience is not covered by the auto insurance that is either thru your credit card compay or the additional insurance that the car rental agency sells you

although MANY do off roading in aruba in rented 4x4s it is risky (financially)

andrea

leonen154 · 03-13-2009, 10:38 AM

IS there any places to get a good off road map? What are the best and worst places to rent?

*Arubalisa* · 03-13-2009, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by leonen154

IS there any places to get a good off road map? What are the best and worst places to rent?

Your rental agency will give you a map with the car.
http://www.aruba.com/forum/tags/aruba%20map.html

http://www.aruba.com/forum/tags/car%20rental.html

You will probably receive as many suggestions on rental agencies as there as agencies.

We have had good experiences with Amigo and Royal. Many here use Tropic if you only needed a compact.

Also please read through some of these posts:
http://www.aruba.com/forum/tags/car%20rental%20insurance.html

WAYNE · 03-16-2009, 01:56 PM

We just rented a jeep for the 3rd year and next year we are getting a car!!!
All the jeeps we've gotten have had a problem... slow leak in tire 2 years in a row
this year the brakes went and we were driving home with no brakes, and the one they gave us to replace it had a loose steering wheel.
Mostly all the jeeps we looked at on the road this year were run down and dirty looking.
More for Less looked like they had some newer ones but I don't know how good they were.
I have to say they were fun even with our problems
GOOD LUCK
Also if you get one don't forget to put the top up at night....we had a couple of mornings with wet seats.

leonen154 · 03-21-2009, 04:22 PM

Has anyone had good experiance renting a jeep and if so where?

leonen154 · 03-25-2009, 11:33 AM

IT doesnt look good Noone rented a jeep and didnt have any problems a nice newer jeep?

*Arubalisa* · 03-25-2009, 02:11 PM

I "think" ( my personal opinion through conversations and observations) that the chance of finding a "brand new" jeep for rental is not very easy/likely. After importation, the cost of a Jeep Wrangler is a large investment for the rental companies and they probably cannot afford to replace them as often as they like. This does not take into consideration the fact that many people are "rougher" on rental vehicles and in Aruba with "off roading" just makes that problem worse.

Our last Wrangler rental was with Royal and it was well worn. The Suzuki XL7 we had at the same time was in much better shape as was the Lexus SUV (there were 10 of us

). Last year we rented a Hyundai Santa Fe from Amigo Car Rental and the vehicle was brand new.

leonen154 · 03-26-2009, 11:21 AM

if we rented a suv could we get to the natural pool and the other things?

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leonen154 Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 39	renting a car Ok im sure this has been discussed b4 but here goes anyway. Im going to aruba for the first time in june what does everyone think about renting a jeep i am going to be there for 7 days and would like to go see some sights that look to be off the beaten path. What would be the best place to get one and what places should i avoid. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

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03-12-2009, 11:37 PM	#2 (permalink)
waltham Junior Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 21	Jeeps seem very popular and a lot of people do it. Definitely cost a premium vs. the smaller, more typical rentals ex: toyota yaris...jeeps are the way to go if you want to do some off road driving. The Yaris is definitely not made for that Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

03-13-2009, 12:29 AM	#3 (permalink)
Andrea J. Aruba since 1979 Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: renaissance island, eagle beach, amsterdam manor beach bar, alto vista chapel, cooks restaurant, madam janettes, big porch at B55 Posts: 12,026 Images: 74	be forewarned that in aruba your off roading experience is not covered by the auto insurance that is either thru your credit card compay or the additional insurance that the car rental agency sells you although MANY do off roading in aruba in rented 4x4s it is risky (financially) andrea Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Please, I'll have a Grande' decaf Mocha Latte' with a shot of liquid tranquilizer.

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03-16-2009, 01:56 PM	#6 (permalink)
WAYNE Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: IGUANNA JOES, FISHING CHARTERS, SHOPPING, BABY BEACH,BUGALOOS Posts: 17	We just rented a jeep for the 3rd year and next year we are getting a car!!! All the jeeps we've gotten have had a problem... slow leak in tire 2 years in a row this year the brakes went and we were driving home with no brakes, and the one they gave us to replace it had a loose steering wheel. Mostly all the jeeps we looked at on the road this year were run down and dirty looking. More for Less looked like they had some newer ones but I don't know how good they were. I have to say they were fun even with our problems GOOD LUCK Also if you get one don't forget to put the top up at night....we had a couple of mornings with wet seats. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ WAYNE+CYNDYANN

03-21-2009, 04:22 PM	#7 (permalink)
leonen154 Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 39	Has anyone had good experiance renting a jeep and if so where? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

03-25-2009, 11:33 AM	#8 (permalink)
leonen154 Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 39	IT doesnt look good Noone rented a jeep and didnt have any problems a nice newer jeep? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

03-25-2009, 02:11 PM	#9 (permalink)
Arubalisa Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Boca Catalina Posts: 10,111 Images: 167	I "think" ( my personal opinion through conversations and observations) that the chance of finding a "brand new" jeep for rental is not very easy/likely. After importation, the cost of a Jeep Wrangler is a large investment for the rental companies and they probably cannot afford to replace them as often as they like. This does not take into consideration the fact that many people are "rougher" on rental vehicles and in Aruba with "off roading" just makes that problem worse. Our last Wrangler rental was with Royal and it was well worn. The Suzuki XL7 we had at the same time was in much better shape as was the Lexus SUV (there were 10 of us ). Last year we rented a Hyundai Santa Fe from Amigo Car Rental and the vehicle was brand new. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Aruba Bound! ~ Blogging to Aruba ~ Cat Resource Directory ~ Our-Cruises ~ Pictures of Aruba

03-26-2009, 11:21 AM	#10 (permalink)
leonen154 Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 39	if we rented a suv could we get to the natural pool and the other things? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook