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sandyspellman · 05-29-2007, 05:10 AM

can you rent scooters in aruba?

TomFrederick · 05-29-2007, 07:36 AM

>>>> "can you rent scooters in aruba?"
----- Yes.
Are there many rental places - NO.
Is it safe like Bermuda - NO.
Why - The roads in Aruba are not always the best. Car and truck traffic go rather fast. Just not safe to drive a scooter.
To rent one: Go to What To Do, Then Getting Around.

jackisuzu3 · 05-29-2007, 05:25 PM

I am soo nervous driving in a van in Aruba never mind a scooter!! Play it safe and rent a jeep then you can go anywhere on the island!!

*Arubalisa* · 05-29-2007, 06:23 PM

Road surfaces have never been a #1 priority in the 12 years that we've been traveling to Aruba. One pot hole, which you will have no trouble finding, and it is head over heels over the handle bars and it is all over. . . and maybe not just the vacation...

Having said this, if you are still interested here is some info:

George’s All Terrain Vehicles Scooters & Motorcycles
L G Smith Blvd
Phone 593 2202
Fax 588 9792
georges@setarnet.aw

Harley-Davidson-Big Twin Aruba NV
http://www.harley-davidsonaruba.com
harleydavidson@setarnet.aw
L G Smith Blvd 124-A
Phone 582 8660

Melchor Cycle Rental
Bubali 106-B
Noord
Phone 587 1787
Fax 587 2453

Semver Cycle Rental
Noord 22
Phone 586 6851

TomFrederick · 05-30-2007, 09:01 AM

>>>> "One pot hole, which you will have no trouble finding, and it is head over heels"
---- And in the dark they are hard to see. The cab drivers know where they are and go around all of them.

bean · 05-30-2007, 07:36 PM

Not to mention the sand on roads. A freiend of ours found out the hard way when they were in Aruba. Took a turn and just slid, the salt water had is toll on her for the rest of her vacation. So if you do, be careful.

bchbum84 · 05-31-2007, 04:17 AM

taking your life in your own hands, rent a car,then be careful, I remember back in 1970 or 71 two couples were run over and killed by the same truck. its not worth it. also know a girl that was killed in the Caymans, and they lose em all the time in Cosumel. but of course I'm not too smart cause I ride my motorcycle to work everyday here in China.

siwian · 06-29-2008, 02:35 PM

Are the road conditions still the same?

cindyo · 06-29-2008, 02:42 PM

There is no way that I would even consider renting a skooter in aruba, bermuda, yes, aruba NO.... Aruba is not skooter friendly.

*Arubalisa* · 06-29-2008, 03:22 PM

I would have to agree, no scooters, just too dangerous

, but you WILL see them.

Admittedly we just rode ATV's on the road and you can see each and every pothole. The roads in Aruba have never been kept up as well as they should.

I at least felt safe on an ATV knowing I had 4 wheels below me.

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05-29-2007, 07:36 AM	#2 (permalink)
TomFrederick Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Aruba, cruises, Posts: 298	>>>> "can you rent scooters in aruba?" ----- Yes. Are there many rental places - NO. Is it safe like Bermuda - NO. Why - The roads in Aruba are not always the best. Car and truck traffic go rather fast. Just not safe to drive a scooter. To rent one: Go to What To Do, Then Getting Around. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook Last edited by TomFrederick; 08-30-2008 at 10:56 AM.

05-29-2007, 05:25 PM	#3 (permalink)
jackisuzu3 Junior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Baby Beach...high above the water parasailing Posts: 1	I am soo nervous driving in a van in Aruba never mind a scooter!! Play it safe and rent a jeep then you can go anywhere on the island!! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

05-29-2007, 06:23 PM	#4 (permalink)
Arubalisa Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Boca Catalina Posts: 10,111 Images: 167	Road surfaces have never been a #1 priority in the 12 years that we've been traveling to Aruba. One pot hole, which you will have no trouble finding, and it is head over heels over the handle bars and it is all over. . . and maybe not just the vacation... Having said this, if you are still interested here is some info: George’s All Terrain Vehicles Scooters & Motorcycles L G Smith Blvd Phone 593 2202 Fax 588 9792 georges@setarnet.aw Harley-Davidson-Big Twin Aruba NV http://www.harley-davidsonaruba.com harleydavidson@setarnet.aw L G Smith Blvd 124-A Phone 582 8660 Melchor Cycle Rental Bubali 106-B Noord Phone 587 1787 Fax 587 2453 Semver Cycle Rental Noord 22 Phone 586 6851 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 Last edited by Arubalisa; 03-25-2011 at 03:57 PM.

05-30-2007, 09:01 AM	#5 (permalink)
TomFrederick Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Aruba, cruises, Posts: 298	>>>> "One pot hole, which you will have no trouble finding, and it is head over heels" ---- And in the dark they are hard to see. The cab drivers know where they are and go around all of them. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

05-30-2007, 07:36 PM	#6 (permalink)
bean Junior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Baby Beach, Palm Beach and downtown Posts: 3	Not to mention the sand on roads. A freiend of ours found out the hard way when they were in Aruba. Took a turn and just slid, the salt water had is toll on her for the rest of her vacation. So if you do, be careful. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

05-31-2007, 04:17 AM	#7 (permalink)
bchbum84 Junior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: baby beach Posts: 2	taking your life in your own hands, rent a car,then be careful, I remember back in 1970 or 71 two couples were run over and killed by the same truck. its not worth it. also know a girl that was killed in the Caymans, and they lose em all the time in Cosumel. but of course I'm not too smart cause I ride my motorcycle to work everyday here in China. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

06-29-2008, 02:35 PM	#8 (permalink)
siwian Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 2	Are the road conditions still the same? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

06-29-2008, 02:42 PM	#9 (permalink)
cindyo Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Reniassance Island Posts: 3,523 Images: 138	There is no way that I would even consider renting a skooter in aruba, bermuda, yes, aruba NO.... Aruba is not skooter friendly. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Cindyo Family Poolside at the Rennaissance suites April 2010 Family with Bully, arubalisa & family Next Aruba trip in Next Aruba trip in

06-29-2008, 03:22 PM	#10 (permalink)
Arubalisa Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Boca Catalina Posts: 10,111 Images: 167	I would have to agree, no scooters, just too dangerous , but you WILL see them. Admittedly we just rode ATV's on the road and you can see each and every pothole. The roads in Aruba have never been kept up as well as they should. I at least felt safe on an ATV knowing I had 4 wheels below me. 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