Rent a car on Curaçao
Rent a car on Curaçao
Are you looking for one car to rent during your stay on Curaçao? Then you've come to the right place at Fun Places. You can get here quickly and easily book rental vehicle. Renting a car during your stay on Curaçao is a must! There are few or no walking or cycling paths and public transport is not well organized either.
How does renting a car work on Curaçao?
You can easily view the auto’s range, filter based on your wishes and needs and book.
Here are a few tips about auto’s in Curaçao:
- If you have an accident in Curaçao, it is arranged differently than in Europe. If you have an accident, you must stop at the place where it happened and then call the Forensys Road Service, who will come by to map the damage and take statements. Your landlord will explain this in more detail, hopefully it won't happen, but of course you never know!
- The roads on Curaçao are not very well paved, so be careful not to get a flat tire through the holes in the road when driving.
- The driving style of Antilians is very different, accelerate and overtake on the right, they all do it here! So pay attention to this and prevent accidents.
FAQ - rent a car on Curaçao
What are the traffic rules in Curaçao?
In Curaçao they drive on the right, which is handy for many Europeans and Americans! There are rules such as; the right has priority and only overtaking on the left, but in practice this often works differently. If you have been on the road here for a while, you will notice that there is little adherence to the rules and that overtaking on the right or driving too fast is "normal". So when you rent a car, make sure that you look around you carefully and anticipate fellow road users instead of the signs.
I had an accident on Curaçao, now what?
Of course, this can always happen, so keep this in mind! Leave your car at the exact location of the accident (even if it is in the middle of the road) and find a safe place next to the road. Then call 199 Curaçao Road Service and they will come by to assess the damage and take statements about the exact cause of the accident. If necessary, also call the police or ambulance. If your car needs to be towed away, call the 24/7 roadside assistance on 9247. And of course, inform your rental company immediately and discuss the options with them.
What about insurance on Curaçao?
The car you rent is standard WA insured and it differs per rental company whether it is also all risk insured, so check with your rental company and make sure this is clearly arranged in advance.
How are the roads on Curaçao?
Most roads in Curaçao are bad, there are many holes in the road and the asphalt is poorly maintained. So pay attention to this while driving that you don't get a flat tire through a hole in the road.
Is my car safely outside on Curaçao?
Auto’s and parts of auto’s are often stolen in Curaçao, so always put an extra steering lock on your steering wheel and preferably park the car within the fences or in a secure parking lot.
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