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Exploring Aruba by car rental

Aruba is a smaller Antilles island in the southern part if the Caribbean. It is estimated to be at least 33km long. It is one of the three islands that make up the ABC islands. It is also one of the Netherlands Antilles which comprises of Dutch and former Dutch islands. Aruba actually is one of the four countries that make up the Netherlands kingdom. The capital of Aruba is Oranjestad. The main airport on Aruba is Queen Beatrix International Airport.

Travelling to Aruba

In order to enter and exit Aruba, you are required to produce a passport or a passport card. When visiting Aruba, you may be required to show proof of return ticket, proof to show that you have sufficient funds, as well as proof of residence while in Aruba. When in Aruba you may be allowed to stay for 30 days at most, but the stay can be extended from the immigration office to not more than 180 days. Once you are at the airport, it is possible to rent a car to your hotel as opposed to waiting for the bus or looking for a cab.

The modes of transportation while in Aruba

There are several modes of transport in Aruba. This includes buses, taxis and car rental. If you are the kind of a person who wants to explore Aruba to the maximum without worrying about escalating taxi fares or missing the bus, then it is best for you to rent a car. There are a number of car rental services in Aruba you can go for. If you are on a tight budget, you can cheap car hire services on the island.

When you rent a car in the Aruba Island, it is best you go for a four wheel drive car because some parts of the road have rugged terrain, especially the coast on the north east. There are also other places you can go without having to rent a four wheel drive like a jeep. If you are simply going to eat at the restaurant a few blocks from your hotel, then a normal car will do as the roads are smooth to the hotel areas as well as in the capital. The car rental services also have limos if you feel you need the services of one.

In order to rent a car in Aruba, you will require having your state’s valid driving license. There are other requirements you have to meet before you rent a car in Aruba, all depending on the various rent car agencies.

Places to visit by car rental in Aruba

The alto vista chapel - this is a chapel built in the year 1952. It lies on the same spot where the first Catholic Church had been built in the year 1750.

The Arikok national park – this is a national park on the Aruba Island that surrounds the Arikok Mountain. It features some of the most ancient drawings of Arawak. It also features the trails that open up the world of plants as well as animals found in Aruba.

The California lighthouse - this is a stone lighthouse that was built in 1914 whose name is derived from the wooden ship which sank close to shore, the S.S. California.

While in Aruba you can also enjoy a variety of activities like the snorkeling, you can go for day cruises to explore the island, scuba diving among many other sports to enjoy while at the amazing Aruba Island.

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