Getting Around
How to get to and from Queen Beatrix International Airport — taxis, public transport, shuttles and car rental.
Transport Options at AUA
Queen Beatrix International Airport is connected to Oranjestad and the wider Aruba transport network by multiple ground transport options.
Arubus serves the area, though stops are outside airport property -- check Arubus directly for rates and schedule.
Fixed, government-regulated fares by destination (no meters); an airport-to-hotel-strip run is commonly cited around $30-35 USD.
Uber and Lyft do not operate in Aruba; the local 'Aruba Taxi' dispatch app is an alternative.
Alamo, Avis, Budget, Hertz, and National operate on-site; Sixt and Optima operate off-site.
US citizens complete US passport pre-clearance in Aruba before departure.
Pre-Book Your Transfer
Skip the taxi queue. Book a private transfer from AUA to Oranjestad in advance and have a driver waiting when you land.
Recommended · Airport TransferPrivate and shared airport transfers — fixed price, no meter surprises. Driver meets you in arrivals.
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Car Rental at AUA
Exploring Aruba beyond Oranjestad? Renting a car at the airport gives you maximum flexibility from the moment you land.
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