btoohill Posted June 25, 2012 #1 Share Posted June 25, 2012 Our cruise ship docks in Aruba 1pm - 11pm in mid-December 2012. I've done a search of the forum for information on renting a car at the cruise terminal and there isn't much recent information other than the thread on Royal car rentals where there's recommending it and one not recommmending. Any other recent experience with renting a car there when you're on a cruise? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaynors Posted June 26, 2012 #2 Share Posted June 26, 2012 We'll be in Aruba in late November and are also looking into renting a car and haven't seen anything recent about what is available at the pier. Anyone... anyone...?:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6rugrats Posted June 27, 2012 #3 Share Posted June 27, 2012 It doesn't matter if there's a location at the pier; they will come pick you up. I only have experience renting from Tropic Car Rental, and haven't had any problem with them. I don't know if they just rent for the day. http://www.tropiccarrent-aruba.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaynors Posted June 27, 2012 #4 Share Posted June 27, 2012 It doesn't matter if there's a location at the pier; they will come pick you up. I only have experience renting from Tropic Car Rental, and haven't had any problem with them. I don't know if they just rent for the day. http://www.tropiccarrent-aruba.com/ According to their website they only have Hyundai Accents for their fleet. We were looking for something bigger (van) since their are 8 (4 kids though) of us. If we need to we would possibly rent 2 cars but would prefer 1 van. Anyone have any other companies? Preferably one with location at the pier. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
serene56 Posted June 29, 2012 #5 Share Posted June 29, 2012 [url=http://www.tropiccarrent-aruba.com/][/url] http://www.tropiccarrent-aruba.com/ i dont think he has anything bigger http://www.visitaruba.com/getting-around/aruba-car-rentals/tropic-car-rental Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulJ Posted August 21, 2012 #6 Share Posted August 21, 2012 A few years ago we were on Aruba and had booked a reservation through Hertz before the cruise. When we got off the ship, the Hertz kiosk was empty and the local operator had apparently gone out of business. I was a bit p.o.'d but ended up with a Jeep from a local vendor that worked out okay. It did have a funky starter, but we made a bunch of stops and got back to the ship. Open jeep was fun - drove to lighthouse (watch for goats on the road) and then headed to the other end of the island to a beach near the Valero refinery that had a snack shop and nice beach. Go for it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cb at sea Posted August 21, 2012 #7 Share Posted August 21, 2012 Before you go and book a car, determine if you really need one! What do you want to do...and where do you want to go? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaynors Posted August 22, 2012 #8 Share Posted August 22, 2012 We were really looking for the flexibility of having a rental car to go and see whatever we would like, however, with 4 adults and 4 kids this doesn't seem to be possible except by renting 2 cars. I think we've decided to take the bus and enjoy a beach day. Taking a tour is just too pricey for the 8 of us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arubalisa Posted August 22, 2012 #9 Share Posted August 22, 2012 We were really looking for the flexibility of having a rental car to go and see whatever we would like, however, with 4 adults and 4 kids this doesn't seem to be possible except by renting 2 cars. I think we've decided to take the bus and enjoy a beach day. Taking a tour is just too pricey for the 8 of us. Did you check out pricing a tour with Sonny Binns? boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1665573 boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1510174 boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1552814 He will even drop you off at the beach at the end of your tour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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