| Option | Price | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Taxi to Oranjestad | $26 per taxi | A hotel in town |
| Taxi to Eagle Beach | $37 per taxi | Arriving without a booking |
| Taxi to Palm Beach | $41 per taxi | Arriving without a booking |
| Taxi to the cruise port or San Nicolas | $39 or $45 per taxi | Port or south of the island |
| Private airport transfer to or from the city center | 4.4; 13 reviews | One or two travelers who want the return arranged |
Taxis: fixed by zone, up to 4 passengers (5th to 7th $3 each), $5 extra on Sundays, holidays and 11 pm to 7 am, paid in dollars or florins (Visit Aruba, 6 November 2026). Each passenger gets one standard bag and one carry-on free; extra bags are $3.
How to choose
- Solo or a couple: the private round trip (confirm the total for your party on the booking page) is the alternative to two taxi rides ($74 round trip to Eagle Beach) and means a named driver waits after customs.
- Group of three or four: a taxi is usually the simpler choice and needs no booking: $37 or $41 each way for the whole car.
- The private transfer asks for your hotel and flight details at booking. Your driver gives you the return pickup time on a ticket; for US-bound flights the listing says check-in is 3 hours before departure, so the pickup is scheduled around that.
- The bus is not an option with luggage: Arubus line 2 serves the airport, but buses do not accept luggage, only carry-on items (arubus.com). Uber and Lyft do not operate in Aruba.
- Pick your area with where to stay in Aruba, and see getting around Aruba for the rest of the trip.
Related: Surfside Beach.
FAQ
How much is a taxi from Aruba airport to Palm Beach?
$41 per taxi, up to 4 people (Visit Aruba, 6 November 2026).
Is there a night surcharge?
Yes: $5, once per trip, between 11 pm and 7 am, and on Sundays and holidays.
Can I pay in dollars?
Yes, in dollars or florins ($1 = 1.80 florins). Cash is widely accepted; ask the driver about cards before you ride.
Aruba Authority editorial team, 6 November 2026.
