Aruba Travel Tips
- Dutch and Papiamento are the official languages of Aruba. However, most locals speak at least 4 languages, including English and Spanish.
- Can you drink the water in Aruba? Yes! They don’t have a freshwater source, but they distill their saltwater in a desalination plant, making it safe for visitors.
- Aruba Florin is the official currency of Aruba, but the US dollar is also widely accepted. Credit cards are also widely accepted throughout the island.
- Like most islands, Aruba is pretty expensive. I found that at the grocery store, US imports were priced very high, while South American imports were a lot cheaper. Take a look at the restaurant and hotel prices ahead of time so you’re prepared to budget appropriately.
- If you’re hoping to do a lot of exploring on your own around Aruba, a rental car is a must. I felt like it was very easy to get around the island with a rental car and definitely recommend it.
- It’s recommended to get to the Aruban airport around 3 hours before your flight, and I found that to be sound advice, because the lines were LONG. If you’re a United States resident with Global Entry, you can expedite the process a bit, but it still meant a lot of waiting in my experience. Most of the flights seem to leave at the same time, causing back-ups.
- This varies on your phone plan, but it’s smart to have an eSIM to use your cell phone affordably during your trip. Check out Airalo for an easy and affordable eSIM!
- Aruba uses the same type of outlets as the United States.
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