Aruba drives on the right-hand side, like the US and Europe. Overtake on the left.
30 km/h in towns · 60 km/h outside · 80 km/h on highways. Signs are in km/h.
Common in Aruba. Cars already in the roundabout have right of way — always yield before entering.
Unlike the US, right turns on a red light are strictly prohibited. Wait for green.
Attendants pump for you at most stations. Tipping is appreciated but not required. Prices are government-regulated.
Dial 100 for police, or 911 for ambulance or fire. For roadside assistance, call us directly at +297 593 1982.
Aruba's legal limit is 0.08% BAC. If you've been drinking, arrange a taxi rather than driving yourself.
Your home license is accepted for tourists. An IDP is only required if your license isn't in Latin script.
Arikok National Park and the north coast are 4x4 only. Regular cars are not insured for these roads — ask us.
A flash of the headlights means "go ahead." A short double-honk is a thank you. Drivers routinely stop to let others merge.
When ships are in port, central Oranjestad gets congested. Worth checking the schedule if you're heading downtown.
A yellow line or yellow curb means no parking, and vehicles are towed. No parking on bridges or along a continuous centre line. Oranjestad has paid bays marked in white and yellow — pay at the nearby kiosk. Most of the island is free.
At an intersection with no signs, traffic coming from your right has priority. When turning left, oncoming traffic goes first.
Goats, donkeys and iguanas roam freely, especially on the east side and near Arikok. They will not move for your car. Slow down and wait.
There are no petrol stations inside the park. Fill up before you go in.