Transportaion

GaryG · 07-20-2009, 12:06 PM

Hi Gang,
I have been lurking the boards for the last 2 months.
My family and I are leaving for Aruba the 28th of July.
We are only staying for 5 days, (better then no days right?)

Anyway I am trying to figure out transportation costs.
What would you guys recommend?

Taxi to and from the airport?
What should I expect the charges to be. (We are staying at the Marriott Surf Club)

Or just renting a car for the 5 days?
If so should I book it before hand or once I get to the airport?
(I would just like something that I can get around in, we plan to go on he jolly pirate, I am just awaiting confirmation on that).

I know I would need a 4x4 to go to the natural pool, so if we go we will go on one of the tours.

Any advice would be appreciated.

8 days and counting!!

*Arubalisa* · 07-20-2009, 12:23 PM

Welcome to the forum.

Personal choice on whether or not to rent. If you are only there for four nights will you need the car every night to go out to dinner? Will you be eating "in" or with walking distance. These are some factors to consider. If you wanted to head to downtown Oranjestad for shopping, you can easily take the bus.

Taxi from the airport to the Marriotts is going to run about $20. Fares are per trip and allow a maximum of 5 persons per vehicle.

Jolly Pirates departs from the beach at the south end of the Marriott Surf Club property.

Kenny Maine · 07-20-2009, 02:26 PM

We were there in April and the fare from the airport to the Marriott was $25.00. Maybe do a three day rental if you want to travel for dinner and/or shopping then just go to the places where you can walk the other 2 days. Just a thought!

*Liz - Aruba Lover* · 07-20-2009, 04:50 PM

Airport to Marriott is now $25.00.

GaryG · 07-21-2009, 10:00 AM

Thanks for your responses.

We reserved Bully!!!!!

If we need a car we will just rent one for a day or so.

One week and counting!!!!

*Arubalisa* · 07-21-2009, 11:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GaryG

Thanks for your responses.

We reserved Bully!!!!!

If we need a car we will just rent one for a day or so.

One week and counting!!!!

I am sure you will be pleased with his service.

GaryG · 07-21-2009, 11:38 AM

I received confirmation from Bully and his fair is $20.00 to and from the hotel. However there is an additional $3.00 on Holiday's and Sunday's.

Shnyda · 07-21-2009, 12:32 PM

Aruba is such an accessible Island - I'd reccomend at least renting a car for a couple days to do a little exploring on your own.

We have been to other Islands and felt a little trapped not being able to venture out much.

Aruba - rent a car and go anywhere.

cindyo · 07-21-2009, 05:07 PM

You won't be sorry with your choice of BULLY !

cbeaver · 07-21-2009, 11:27 PM

I was reading this thread and got sidetracked on the "Bully" reservation. Whats that? My fiance and I are getting maried this sat (july25th) and will be in Aruba July 27th-1st.

07-20-2009, 12:06 PM	#1 (permalink)
GaryG Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 23	Transportaion Hi Gang, I have been lurking the boards for the last 2 months. My family and I are leaving for Aruba the 28th of July. We are only staying for 5 days, (better then no days right?) Anyway I am trying to figure out transportation costs. What would you guys recommend? Taxi to and from the airport? What should I expect the charges to be. (We are staying at the Marriott Surf Club) Or just renting a car for the 5 days? If so should I book it before hand or once I get to the airport? (I would just like something that I can get around in, we plan to go on he jolly pirate, I am just awaiting confirmation on that). I know I would need a 4x4 to go to the natural pool, so if we go we will go on one of the tours. Any advice would be appreciated. 8 days and counting!!

07-20-2009, 12:23 PM	#2 (permalink)
Arubalisa Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 5,685 Images: 80	Welcome to the forum. Personal choice on whether or not to rent. If you are only there for four nights will you need the car every night to go out to dinner? Will you be eating "in" or with walking distance. These are some factors to consider. If you wanted to head to downtown Oranjestad for shopping, you can easily take the bus. Taxi from the airport to the Marriotts is going to run about $20. Fares are per trip and allow a maximum of 5 persons per vehicle. Jolly Pirates departs from the beach at the south end of the Marriott Surf Club property. __________________ Aruba Bound! ~ Hoosier Kitties ~ Our-Cruises ~ Blogging to Aruba

07-20-2009, 02:26 PM	#3 (permalink)
Kenny Maine Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Palm Beach,and back side of island Posts: 159	We were there in April and the fare from the airport to the Marriott was $25.00. Maybe do a three day rental if you want to travel for dinner and/or shopping then just go to the places where you can walk the other 2 days. Just a thought! __________________ [

07-20-2009, 04:50 PM	#4 (permalink)
Liz - Aruba Lover Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 1,108	Airport to Marriott is now $25.00. __________________ http://dinearuba.com Aruba Lover since 1985

07-21-2009, 12:32 PM	#8 (permalink)
Shnyda Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Gold Coast Villas Age: 31 Posts: 362	Aruba is such an accessible Island - I'd reccomend at least renting a car for a couple days to do a little exploring on your own. We have been to other Islands and felt a little trapped not being able to venture out much. Aruba - rent a car and go anywhere. __________________ -E&K- Las Vegas 2010 Aruba SummerTrip 2010 is Paris/Munich Oktoberfest New Year's Celebration 2011 in Aruba is

07-21-2009, 10:00 AM	#5 (permalink)
GaryG Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 23	Thanks for your responses. We reserved Bully!!!!! If we need a car we will just rent one for a day or so. One week and counting!!!!

07-21-2009, 11:38 AM	#7 (permalink)
GaryG Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 23	I received confirmation from Bully and his fair is $20.00 to and from the hotel. However there is an additional $3.00 on Holiday's and Sunday's.

07-21-2009, 05:07 PM	#9 (permalink)
cindyo Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Reniassance Island MJ's, Casa Tua,Yemanja,Pinchos, CILO, Cafe Plaza Posts: 2,922 Images: 109	You won't be sorry with your choice of BULLY ! __________________ *Cindyo* Family with Bully, arubalisa & family Next Aruba trip in 14th Visit w/ 24 members of our family

07-21-2009, 11:27 PM	#10 (permalink)
cbeaver Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 11	Bully? I was reading this thread and got sidetracked on the "Bully" reservation. Whats that? My fiance and I are getting maried this sat (july25th) and will be in Aruba July 27th-1st.