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Checked October 20, 2026 · 66 companies

Curaçao car rental: which company fits your trip?

We compared 66 car rental companies in Curaçao on reviews, deposit, insurance and pick-up. Answer four questions to see the three that fit your trip best. Checked October 20, 2026.

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Your top 3

1. local

Prins Car Rental

4.9★ · 3,279 reviews

shuttle · airport meet · delivery · from €39.95/day

  • Friendly staff and fast communication via WhatsApp or app
  • Quick airport shuttle for pick-up and drop-off
  • Hardly any complaints; occasionally an older model than on a previous visit

2. local

Boric Car Rental

4.0★ · 593 reviews

shuttle · delivery · from $36.37/day

  • Airport shuttle (about 10 minutes)
  • New, clean cars; damage documented
  • Only one counter, so extra waiting
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3. local

Ruseler Car Rentals

4.9★ · 305 reviews

delivery · from $55/day · no deposit · excess $495 · age 21+

  • Honest, no hidden fees
  • New, clean cars; quick to get going, even without a reservation
  • Limited opening hours (Wed to end of week, until noon)
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Prins Car Rental

local · shuttle · airport meet · delivery · from €39.95/day
4.9 ★ 3,279
  • Friendly staff and fast communication via WhatsApp or app
  • Hardly any complaints; occasionally an older model than on a previous visit
All pros, cons and scores per platform
  • Quick airport shuttle for pick-up and drop-off
  • Clean, recent and well-maintained cars
  • Fair handling: photos of the car and no pushy upselling
  • Sells out in busy periods (per forum); sometimes a minimum rental period in December

Tripadvisor 4.9 (593) · Google 4.9 (2,686)

Boric Car Rental

local · shuttle · delivery · from $36.37/day
4.0 ★ 593
  • Airport shuttle (about 10 minutes)
  • Only one counter, so extra waiting
All pros, cons and scores per platform
  • New, clean cars; damage documented
  • Hassle-free return, just refuel
  • Dispute over coverage after a collision despite full insurance
  • Evasive answers to questions about the deposit

Google Maps 4.0 (335) · Economybookings 8.0/10 (258) · Easyterra 8.4/10

Ruseler Car Rentals

local · delivery · from $55/day · no deposit · excess $495 · age 21+
4.9 ★ 305
  • Honest, no hidden fees
  • Limited opening hours (Wed to end of week, until noon)
All pros, cons and scores per platform
  • New, clean cars; quick to get going, even without a reservation
  • Lenient about late returns
  • No recurring complaints found

Google Maps 4.9 (305)

De Vos Car Rental

local · airport meet · delivery · no deposit
5.0 ★ 1,547
  • Pick-up and drop-off at the airport or accommodation is well arranged
  • No recurring downsides in the visible reviews
All pros, cons and scores per platform
  • Quick, clear communication via app, email or WhatsApp
  • Clean cars in good condition, often a Kia Picanto
  • Friendly staff who give explanations and tips about driving on Curaçao
  • Airport pickup and drop-off sometimes costs a small extra fee

Google 5.0 (1,547)

Alamo

international · airport desk · airport meet · from €58/day · age 25+
4.2 ★ 67
  • Efficient airport counter
  • Waiting outside at pickup (one staff member)
All pros, cons and scores per platform
  • Wear and tear recorded upfront, no unfair claims
  • Friendly staff
  • Sometimes a dirty car (ants, odor)
  • Pressure if you have outside insurance (Expedia): you pay upfront yourself

Google Maps 4.2 (67) · KAYAK 10.0/10 · Economybookings 9.3/10

D&D Car Rental

local · shuttle · airport meet · delivery
5.0 ★ 285
  • Full collision coverage included
  • Sells out fast (per forum)
All pros, cons and scores per platform
  • Airport shuttle both ways, help with luggage
  • Modern, clean cars; discount for paying cash
  • Forum users call it cheap and efficient
  • No recurring complaints found

Google Maps 5.0 (285)

Attached Family Car Rental

local · airport meet · delivery · no deposit
5.0 ★ 271
  • A staff member waits at the airport with the car right outside
  • No negative reviews found (Trustpilot: zero 1 to 3 star reviews)
All pros, cons and scores per platform
  • No pressure for extra insurance or a credit card hold (per Trustpilot)
  • New, clean cars; Spanish spoken too
  • Help with problems beyond the rental (bank card, flat tire)
  • Few Trustpilot reviews; the company doesn't actively ask for them

Google Maps 5.0 (229) · Trustpilot 4.8 (42)

Move It Car Rental

local · airport meet · delivery
5.0 ★ 146
  • New Jeep Wranglers (soft top)
  • No negative reviews found
All pros, cons and scores per platform
  • The owner meets you at the airport with the car
  • No credit card needed, just the confirmation email
  • Full tank

Google Maps 5.0 (80) · Tripadvisor 5.0 (66)

R&R Car Rental

local · airport meet · delivery
4.9 ★ 284
  • Full coverage insurance included in the price
  • Small budget cars (Chevy Spark); the deposit can't be paid in cash
All pros, cons and scores per platform
  • The owner handles pickup and drop-off personally
  • Video of the car at pickup
  • You can pay in cash

Google Maps 4.9 (284)

Smart Wheels Car Rental

local · airport meet · delivery · no deposit
4.7 ★ 1,578
  • Great for cruise passengers: the office is inside the terminal
  • Waits when lots of cruise passengers arrive at once
All pros, cons and scores per platform
  • Fast, well-organized pickup and clear return instructions, including a video
  • Newer, clean cars
  • Easy to reach on WhatsApp
  • Occasional technical or cleanliness issues (touchscreen, windows, tires)
  • A complaint about a sand or wet-seat fee higher than agreed at booking
  • Early return time on day rentals

Google Maps 4.7 (1,225) · Trustpilot 4.7 (353)

Ross Rental Cars

local · shuttle · airport meet · from $77.40/day · low deposit
4.4 ★ 787

U Drive Car Rental

local · airport meet · delivery
4.9 ★ 80
  • Meet and greet at the airport, delivery to your hotel or condo
  • No complaints in the visible reviews
All pros, cons and scores per platform
  • Responsive before, during and after the rental
  • Lower deposit than elsewhere (per a reviewer)
  • Clean cars with CarPlay

Tripadvisor 4.9 (80)

National

international · airport desk · from €71/day · excess $500 · age 23+
4.5 ★ 13
  • Smooth pickup and return
  • Car condition sometimes just 'okay'
All pros, cons and scores per platform
  • Helped out last minute and during a 48-hour delay
  • Locations at the airport and in Jan Thiel
  • tabiji.ai cites a Tripadvisor report about damage claims (unverified)

Google Maps 4.5 (13) · KAYAK 10.0/10

Just Drive Car Rental

local · shuttle · no deposit
4.8 ★ 324
  • Fast shuttle, on the road in a few minutes
  • Occasional minor glitches (key fob), which got fixed
All pros, cons and scores per platform
  • Insurance included, no deposit, no hidden fees (per reviewers)
  • Low all-in price; existing damage recorded upfront
  • Books up fast in high season (per forum)
  • Minimum rental period in busy times (older forum post)

Google Maps 4.8 (324)

Advance Car Rental

local · office near airport
5.0 ★ 367
  • Personal contact with the owner, quick by email or WhatsApp
  • No recurring downsides found
All pros, cons and scores per platform
  • Insurance included
  • Good for cruise day trips: handover near the terminal, GPS preloaded with beaches
  • Shuttle from the airport

Google Maps 5.0 (327) · Tripadvisor 5.0 (40)

Cura Explore Car Rentals

local · office near airport
4.9 ★ 537
  • Airport pickup within about 10 minutes, sometimes in the rental car itself
  • No recurring downsides; one reviewer paid in CAD and found it pricier
All pros, cons and scores per platform
  • Fast and clear on WhatsApp
  • New, clean cars at a fair price
  • You can rent without a credit card (per their website)

Google 4.9 (537)

Dushi Rentals Curaçao

local · delivery
4.9 ★ 465
  • Easy booking via WhatsApp or website, with a discount for prepaying
  • One complaint about a dirty, old car with roaches that wasn't the one booked
All pros, cons and scores per platform
  • Delivery to your hotel, and a van to the airport when you return the car
  • Friendly and quick to respond
  • One reviewer was asked for a review while still renting

Google 4.9 (465)

Sixt

international · airport desk · airport meet · age 23+
4.3 ★ 359
  • Helpful staff, sometimes an upgrade
  • Final price at the counter much higher than online
All pros, cons and scores per platform
  • No unfair charges at return (per some reviewers)
  • Existing damage blamed on the customer (photos saved one reviewer)
  • Strict cleaning fees
  • Car not ready, so you wait

Google Maps 4.3 (353) · KAYAK 3.3/10 (6)

Auto Huren Curaçao

local · delivery
5.0 ★ 1,009
  • Quick, personal communication on WhatsApp
  • No recurring downsides in the visible reviews
All pros, cons and scores per platform
  • Car delivered and picked up on time
  • New cars (including the Jimny) at affordable prices
  • Tips about the island

Google Maps 5.0 (1,009)

Low Budget Autoverhuur Curaçao

local · delivery
5.0 ★ 262
  • Run by a Dutch couple, personal and flexible
  • No recurring downsides; some cars have a manual transmission
All pros, cons and scores per platform
  • Car delivered to and picked up from your hotel
  • Fair terms and prices (including the Suzuki Jimny)

Google Maps 5.0 (255) · Tripadvisor 5.0 (7)

Emma Rentals

local · delivery
5.0 ★ 246
  • Delivery and pickup at your Airbnb or hotel
  • No recurring downsides found
All pros, cons and scores per platform
  • No hidden fees, no pushy upselling
  • Extras like a cooler and CarPlay

Google Maps 5.0 (246)

Youbi Car Rental

local · office near airport
4.9 ★ 130
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Closed on Sundays
All pros, cons and scores per platform
  • Pay on arrival
  • Quick help, even after you've left (forgotten items)
  • No recurring complaints found

Google Maps 4.9 (130)

Enterprise

international · airport desk · delivery · from $92/day · excess $500 · age 23+
4.3 ★ 8
  • Very friendly counter staff
  • No shuttle from the cruise port
All pros, cons and scores per platform
  • Quick to get a car
  • Few reviews

Google Maps 4.3 (8) · KAYAK 7.5/10

The Shop Curaçao Rental

local
5.0 ★ 304
  • Transparent: video of the condition, mileage and fuel level at pickup
  • No recurring downsides found
All pros, cons and scores per platform
  • Pickup and return at the airport or your hotel
  • Personal contact with the owner, plus tips

Google Maps 5.0 (304)

Flex Car Rental Curaçao

local
5.0 ★ 243
  • Large cars and vans for groups
  • No recurring downsides found
All pros, cons and scores per platform
  • Flexible when flights change
  • Personal check-ins during the rental

Google Maps 5.0 (243)

K Import & Car Rental

local
5.0 ★ 187
  • No hidden fees
  • No recurring downsides found
All pros, cons and scores per platform
  • Airport pickup and drop-off
  • Competitive price, clean car

Google Maps 5.0 (187)

5.0 ★ 153
  • Jeep Wranglers and pickup trucks (for divers)
  • No recurring downsides found
All pros, cons and scores per platform
  • Quick to reach on WhatsApp, fixes problems right away
  • Good value for money

Google Maps 5.0 (153)

Payless

international · airport desk · shuttle · from $38/day
2.3 ★ 4
  • Fast service (Mar 2025)
  • No car available despite a confirmed reservation
All pros, cons and scores per platform
  • Extra charges, no response from customer service

KAYAK 4.5/10 (4)

Wheels 2 Go

local
4.9 ★ 227
  • Punctual for airport pickup and return
  • No recurring downsides found
All pros, cons and scores per platform
  • Low deposit (one reviewer: best on the market)
  • Forum users say friendly, no canceled reservations

Google Maps 4.9 (226) · Tripadvisor 5.0 (1)

United Car Rental

local
4.8 ★ 437
  • Transparent, no hidden fees, deposit returned without trouble
  • Airport pickup isn't always arranged in advance, so you may wait
All pros, cons and scores per platform
  • New cars, often a Kia Picanto or Corolla
  • Gas station right across from the office
  • One reviewer mentions quality problems

Google Maps 4.8 (437)

Stuart Car Rental

local
4.9 ★ 129
  • Car is ready at the airport or your hotel
  • No recurring downsides found
All pros, cons and scores per platform
  • Quick on WhatsApp, easy to extend
  • Small cars that are easy to park

Google Maps 4.9 (129)

Autoverhuur Willemstad

local
4.8 ★ 301
  • Fast communication, problems solved right away
  • Closed on weekends
All pros, cons and scores per platform
  • On time at the airport; delivery wherever you want
  • Clean cars
  • No recurring complaints found

Google Maps 4.8 (301)

Silver Deal Car Rental

local
4.9 ★ 99
  • Bails out customers whose booking fell through elsewhere
  • Occasionally a minor issue with the car
All pros, cons and scores per platform
  • Fast WhatsApp replies, airport pickup
  • Tips and extras (snorkel gear, cooler)
  • One unclear 1-star review on Trustpilot

Google Maps 4.9 (24) · Trustpilot 4.9 (75)

Victory Car Rental

local
5.0 ★ 62
  • Delivery at the airport and a ride back when you leave
  • No downsides found
All pros, cons and scores per platform
  • Cars in good shape, quick to respond

Google Maps 5.0 (62)

LivCuracao Car Rental

local
5.0 ★ 52
  • New cars, including an electric Fiat 500
  • No downsides found
All pros, cons and scores per platform
  • Personal handover at your Airbnb
  • Flexible with delayed flights

Google Maps 5.0 (52)

5.0 ★ 55
  • New Kias, delivered to where you're staying
  • Trustpilot (1 review, Nov 2025): breakdown, no help, €375 deposit kept
All pros, cons and scores per platform
  • Long-term rentals too (interns), with a monthly check

Google Maps 5.0 (54) · Trustpilot 3.2 (1)

Curaçao Jeep Experience

local
4.9 ★ 40
  • Open-top jeeps (Suzuki Samurai), delivered to your location
  • Mix of rentals and tours, few reviews about the rental alone
All pros, cons and scores per platform
  • 24-hour roadside assistance
  • Helps out when flights get canceled

Google Maps 4.9 (40)

Right Side Car Rental

local
4.6 ★ 106
  • Friendly, with airport delivery and pickup
  • Old cars (around 150,000 km), battery problems
All pros, cons and scores per platform
  • Low prices
  • WhatsApp only, no proper confirmation; pickup in an unmarked car
  • Tank not full at pickup

Google Maps 4.6 (106)

ABC Car Rental

local
4.9 ★ 27
  • New, clean cars
  • Few reviews
All pros, cons and scores per platform
  • Flexible pickup and drop-off

Google Maps 4.9 (27)

Tropikal Rentals Curaçao

local
4.6 ★ 53
  • Own garage and mechanic: problems fixed within 1 to 2 hours
  • Older cars with minor defects
All pros, cons and scores per platform
  • Airport pickup
  • Good service during busy times (Carnival)

Google Maps 4.6 (53)

Europcar

international · airport desk · shuttle · from $43.12/day
3.4 ★ 197
  • Air-conditioned shuttle, short wait
  • Damage claims at return ($500, $250 for a scratch) with no copy of the damage report
All pros, cons and scores per platform
  • Fast pickup, free Wi-Fi at the office
  • Forced upsell of insurance and fuel
  • Old cars with defects (battery, windows)

Google Maps 3.4 (191) · KAYAK 6.9/10 (6)

Budget

international · airport desk · airport meet · delivery · from $32/day
2.9 ★ 171
  • Fast service (KAYAK, Jan 2026)
  • $1,000 deposit; reports of it being charged as a payment or never refunded
All pros, cons and scores per platform
  • Replacement car after a breakdown
  • Damage claims at return (a scuff, $1,200 for the trunk)
  • Old or dirty cars, smaller class than booked
  • Everyone gets the same time slot, so you wait (Jan Thiel)

Google Maps (luchthaven) 2.6 (87) · Google Maps (hoofdkantoor) 2.3 (12) · Google Maps (Avila) 3.4 (29) · Google Maps (Jan Thiel) 3.3 (22) · KAYAK 7.4/10 (21) · Economybookings 8.4/10

Noordstar Rent a Car

local · office near airport
3.8 ★ 67
  • Cheaper than the airport counters
  • Booked car not ready or nobody at the airport (Google and forum)
All pros, cons and scores per platform
  • Helpful with complicated return requests
  • Old cars with defects
  • Poor WhatsApp responses; vague contract, strict damage terms

Google Maps 3.8 (67)

Hertz / Thrifty / Dollar

international · airport desk · shuttle · delivery · from $30/day
2.4 ★ 78
  • Quick pickup and return when things go right
  • Reservation canceled or 'no car' on arrival in high season
All pros, cons and scores per platform
  • Sometimes an upgrade
  • Pricey insurance added without asking or made mandatory
  • Waits up to 3 hours, one staff member
  • Deposit not refunded, fuel charged twice; dirty cars (roaches)

Google Maps (Hertz luchthaven) 2.2 (30) · Google Maps (Hertz/Dollar/Thrifty kantoor) 2.3 (26) · Google Maps (Thrifty luchthaven) 2.4 (7) · Google Maps (Dollar luchthaven) 2.9 (10) · KAYAK (Hertz) 7.2/10 (5) · KAYAK (Thrifty) 5.0/10

Curadise Car Rental

local
3.9 ★ 67
  • Flexible and solution-minded, quick on WhatsApp
  • Older cars with defects (flat tires, trunk)
All pros, cons and scores per platform
  • Monthly car check on long-term rentals
  • Complaints about refunds and being unreachable afterward
  • 14% of Trustpilot reviews are 1-star

Google Maps 3.7 (12) · Trustpilot 4.0 (55)

Avis

international · airport desk · airport meet · delivery · from $68.50/day · excess $500
2.3 ★ 113
  • Counter at the airport
  • Long waits (up to 2 hours), one staff member
All pros, cons and scores per platform
  • Friendly counter staff
  • Office near the cruise pier (per forum)
  • Old, dented, dirty cars (150,000 km)
  • Poor help with breakdowns (per forum)

Google Maps 2.2 (107) · KAYAK 7.6/10 (6) · Economybookings 7.0/10

ACE Rent A Car

international · airport desk · shuttle · airport meet
2.3 ★ 42
  • Cheap, with friendly staff
  • $1,000 deposit, returned after 7 to 14 days
All pros, cons and scores per platform
  • Fast shuttle
  • Damage claims at return (including for mud)
  • Old cars, not the class you booked

Google Maps 2.3 (42) · KAYAK 6.2/10 · Economybookings 5.6/10

No reviews found yet (19)

Palm Trees Car Rental

local · airport meet · delivery · from $40.98/day · low deposit
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XDrive Mobility

local · airport meet · from €43/day
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Fox Rent A Car

international · airport meet · from €45.26/day
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America Car Rental

local · shuttle · from €39/day
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Carwiz

international · airport meet · from €49.62/day
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Flexways

local · airport meet · from $64.07/day
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Baoase Car Rental

local · delivery · from $49/day
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Green Motion

international · airport desk · airport meet
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NU Car Rentals

local · shuttle · from $80.21/day
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Keddy by Europcar

international · airport meet
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Aco Rent A Car

local · airport meet
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CDO Rent a car

local · airport meet
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Exclusive

local · airport meet
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Esteem Car Rental

local · airport meet
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ACOYA Economic Car Rental

local · delivery · credit card or cash · age 21+
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Reliable Car Rental

local
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Mister Paradise

local
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Drivic Car Rental

local
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Prices are the lowest daily rate for a small car we saw on a comparison site or the company site on the stated date. They vary by season and rental length. Also mentioned, but not confirmed as active: A+ Jeep Rental Curaçao, Blue Eye Car Rental, Oost West Car Rental, Verwoerd Auto Verhuur (Cura Rental Cars), Ducks United.

Booking through a middleman

These companies don't rent out cars themselves but book with a company on the island. Reviews then mostly reflect that company, so ask up front who you will end up with.

Sunny Cars

  • Sunny Cars customers got cars from Budget, Dollar or Noordstar in poor shape, or had to sign before inspection

Corendon Autohuur

  • Strict credit card rule: a physical card with PIN in the main driver's name
  • Old terms: $500 deductible, waiver only at the counter

TropicDrive.com

autohurenopcuracao.nl

  • One reviewer: just a middleman, and in the end no car was available (2023)

Caribbean Rentals (caribbeanrentalcars.com)

  • No car and no office at the airport, no refund, unreachable

Know this before you rent

  • Take photos or video of the whole car, including tires, underside, interior, fuel gauge and mileage. Have existing damage written on the form before you sign.
  • Don't sign anything before you've seen the car. Keep your pickup and return paperwork and your last gas receipt.
  • Damage claims at return for small or preexisting damage happen mostly with the airport brands. Always ask for a copy of the damage report at pickup.
  • Big brands often put a $500 to $1,000 hold on your credit card, and some renters saw it charged as a payment or waited weeks to get it back. Dispute unfair charges through your credit card company.
  • Check what the insurance covers (tires, glass, underside) and how high the deductible is, often around $400 to $500. Counters sometimes add insurance without asking, so compare the final price with your online booking.
  • If you have an accident, leave the car where it is, call Forensys (9233) and tell the rental company right away. Otherwise your coverage lapses.
  • Book early for high season. Local companies sell out, and some big brands have canceled reservations or had no car waiting.
  • Local companies often work without a deposit or credit card and include all-in insurance. They pick you up by shuttle or bring the car to you.
  • Don't leave anything visible in the car, since break-ins happen at beach parking lots like Mambo. Also watch out for sand and wet seats, because cleaning fees run $50 to $150.
  • Gas: pay at the register first with your pump number, then fill up. Credit cards are usually not accepted at the pump; debit and cash are. There are few gas stations outside Willemstad.
  • Your own car insurance usually does not cover Curaçao. Check any credit card coverage with your card issuer before you go.

Frequently asked questions

Which car rental company in Curaçao has the best reviews?

On Google, local companies score far higher than the airport brands. Prins Car Rental has the most reviews (4.9 from 2,686 on Google, 4.9 on Tripadvisor), De Vos 5.0 from 1,547, Smart Wheels 4.7 from 1,225. Avis, Hertz and Thrifty sit around 2.2 to 2.4 on Google. Look at the review count too: a 5.0 from 30 reviews says less than a 4.8 from 1,000.

Can I rent a car in Curaçao with no deposit or without a credit card?

Yes, with some of the local companies. According to reviews, De Vos, Just Drive and Move It among others often ask for no deposit or credit card. The international brands usually put a hold of 500 to 1,000 dollars on your credit card. The table below shows what is known about each company's deposit.

Local company or a big brand at the airport?

Reviews of the airport brands keep raising the same complaints: damage claims at return, deposits refunded late or not at all, insurance added at the desk and long lines. Local companies usually pick you up with a shuttle or deliver the car to your hotel and handle a lot over WhatsApp. Their downside: they book up fast in high season, and the cheapest local outfits sometimes have old cars.

Which side of the road do you drive on in Curaçao?

On the right, like in the US. A regular car gets you everywhere on the island; for the dirt roads to some beaches in the west a higher car or jeep is more comfortable.

Is my driver's license valid in Curaçao?

Yes. Tourists can drive and rent on their home license; an international driving permit is not required. Rental companies often ask for one or two years of driving experience and a credit card in the main driver's name, except the local companies that take no deposit.

What is the minimum age to rent a car in Curaçao?

It depends on the company. Enterprise, National and Sixt use 23, Alamo 25. Some local companies, such as Ruseler and Acoya, rent from age 21. If you are younger, ask before you book.

How high is the excess and what does the insurance cover?

An excess of around 400 to 500 dollars is common. Ask whether tires, glass and the underside of the car are covered, because that is where complaints often come from.

What should I do after an accident in Curaçao?

Leave the car where it is, call 9233 (Road Service) or Forensys (+599 9 461 3282) and tell the rental company right away. If you move the car before the damage is recorded, the insurance may refuse to pay.

Is it better to rent at the airport or have the car delivered?

The desks at Hato airport are mostly the international brands. Many local companies are right next to the airport on FD Rooseveltweg and pick you up with a shuttle, or deliver the car to your hotel or rental. Choose your pick-up method in the tool above.

How we compare

We looked up every rental company in Curaçao we could find on Google Maps, Tripadvisor, Trustpilot, travel forums and the companies’ own sites. For each we show the score and number of reviews per platform and summarize, in our own words, what keeps coming back in reviews. Prices are indications from the stated source and date; the real price depends on season and rental length. Companies do not pay for a place in this list.

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