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Palm Beach, Aruba
Two to three nights on the Palm Beach strip is enough for the beach, water sports and easy day trips; most visitors use it as their only base for 5–7 nights.
Palm Beach is Aruba's main resort strip: two miles of white sand, calm water, high-rise hotels, beach bars and water-sports piers. It is the default base for a first trip, with easy access to Eagle Beach, Oranjestad and Arikok National Park. The beach itself is a half-day activity; the area works best as a home base for 5–7 nights.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- AWG
- Best months
- Mid-Dec to mid-Apr (dry, busy, high prices); May–Aug (fewer crowds, lower rates, still sunny)
- avoid Sep–Nov (rainier, some hotel renovations; still warm)
- Airport
- AUA
- Nights
- 2–3 (as a base; most visitors stay 5–7 nights total on the island)
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Rules in force · 6Several islands (Turks and Caicos above all, also the Bah…
- Caribbean ↗Several islands (Turks and Caicos above all, also the Bahamas and Jamaica) jail visitors for a single stray bullet or cartridge in their luggage; empty every bag and pocket before you pack.
- Caribbean ↗From August to October keep a free last day before your flight home and check the national hurricane centre daily; airports close when a named storm approaches.
- Caribbean ↗Wearing camouflage clothing is illegal for civilians in several islands, including Barbados, Antigua, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent, Grenada, Dominica, Trinidad and Tobago and Jamaica; leave it at home, children's clothes included.
- Aruba ↗Aruba sets its own entry rules as part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands: every air arrival completes the online ED card at edcardaruba.aw within 7 days before arrival and pays the US$20 sustainability fee there (aged 8+, once per calendar year — check).
- Aruba ↗Flights to the US clear US immigration and customs at Aruba airport before boarding: arrive 3 hours early and have your ESTA, visa or US documents ready.
- Aruba ↗Arikok National Park covers much of the north-east; some tracks need a high-clearance or 4x4 vehicle, so check before driving a standard rental car in.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Palm Beach, Aruba911 ▾
- Police, ambulance, fire911
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Palm Beach, Aruba, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Aruban florin (AWG); US dollars are widely accepted and prices are often quoted in them.Aruba-wide
- SIM or eSIMcheckSetar and Digicel sell prepaid SIMs at the airport and in town; eSIM plans for Aruba are widely sold — check coverage.Aruba-wide
- Tap waterTap water is desalinated seawater and safe to drink.Aruba-wide
- TippingcheckRestaurants: Check for a 10–15% service charge; add 5–10% only for good service.Aruba-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 120 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Aruba-wide
- SafetyPalm Beach is very safe for tourists; petty theft is rare but keep valuables in your hotel safe.
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- RestroomsIn hotels, malls, restaurants and beach bars; few public toilets on remote beaches.Aruba-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police, ambulance, fire
- Sundays & holidaysMany shops close on Sundays outside the malls and hotel strip; government offices on holidays.Aruba-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportAUA Queen Beatrix International Airport (About 11 km (7 miles) from Palm Beach; taxi about US$30 including tip, or rent a car at the airport.).AUA Queen Beatrix International Airport (About 7 miles (11 km) from Palm Beach; taxi about US$30 including tip, or rent a car at the airport.).
- Getting aroundRental car is the most practical option for exploring the island; taxis are available but add up.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee (local café)AWG 5–8
- Sit-down mealLunch at a beach barAWG 25–45
- BeerBeer (local Balashi)AWG 5–8
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi from Palm Beach to OranjestadcheckAWG 35–50
- Budget bedHostel or guesthouse bed, a night, per personAWG 100
- Mid-range bedMid-range hotel room (double), a night, per roomAWG 450
- High-end bedMid-range hotel room (double), a night, per roomAWG 700
A day, not counting the bed: Budget AWG 150 · Mid AWG 350 · High AWG 600
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- AUA Queen Beatrix International Airport (About 11 km (7 miles) from Palm Beach; taxi about US$30 including tip, or rent a car at the airport.)AUA Queen Beatrix International Airport (About 7 miles (11 km) from Palm Beach; taxi about US$30 including tip, or rent a car at the airport.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
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33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Sep
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Oct
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Nov
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Dec
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Best: Apr–Aug, Dec. Avoid: Sep–Nov. Month by month →
Warmest Aug (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Jan (24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C) low), wettest Nov (9 rain days), driest Mar (4). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Palm Beach, Aruba: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
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30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
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Nov
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
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Dec
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
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High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Rental car is the most practical option for exploring the island; taxis are available but add up. Many hotels offer free shuttles to Oranjestad. Walking along the Palm Beach strip is easy; crossing the road requires care (no traffic lights on some sections).
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 20 min
Taxi or bus (Arubus) from Palm Beach, about 15–20 min
Fort Zoutman, the National Archaeological Museum, Main Street shops and the marina.
Arikok National Park
goDoor to door: About 30 min
Drive from Palm Beach, about 20–30 min to the entrance; 4×4 recommended for the interior
Desert landscape, caves, the Natural Pool (Conchi); go early morning for cooler temperatures.
San Nicolas and Baby Beach
goDoor to door: About 40 min
Drive via Route 3, about 30–40 min
Street art murals, the shallow lagoon at Baby Beach; weekdays are quieter.
Door to door: About 10 min
5–10 min drive or 20–30 min walk from Palm Beach
Local restaurants, supermarkets and a quieter alternative to the strip.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Palm Beach strip
High-rise resorts, all-inclusives, beachfront access; most expensive, most convenient.
Eagle Beach area
Lower-rise hotels and timeshares, quieter, a 5–10 min drive or 20–30 min walk from Palm Beach.
Noord
Inland neighbourhood with villas and apartments; a 5–10 min drive to the beach; often cheaper.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- AWG 150–250 excl. accommodation
- Mid
- AWG 250–450 excl. accommodation
- High
- AWG 450+ excl. accommodation
Trip budget
| Mid-range hotel room (double)1 × 3 nights × AWG 450 | AWG 1,350 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 3 days × AWG 350 | AWG 2,100 |
| Taxi from airport to Palm Beach1 × AWG 55 · check | AWG 55 |
| Rental car, per day (compact)1 × AWG 100 · check | AWG 100 |
| eSIM for travel, about a week2 × AWG 50 · check | AWG 100 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | AWG 371 |
| Trip total≈ AWG 679 per person per day, bed included | AWG 4,076 |
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2026 estimate in Aruban florins (AWG); US dollars accepted everywhere. Flights excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee (local café) | AWG 5–8 |
| Beer (local Balashi) | AWG 5–8 |
| Lunch at a beach bar | AWG 25–45 |
| Dinner at a mid-range restaurant | AWG 60–100 |
| Taxi from Palm Beach to Oranjestadcheck | AWG 35–50 |
| Sunscreen (reef-safe, at a supermarket) | AWG 25–40 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Sun exposure: the sun is strong year-round; use reef-safe sunscreen and reapply often.
- Rip currents: rare on Palm Beach itself, but pay attention to flag warnings.
- Hotel service charges: many resorts add 10–15% service; check your bill before tipping extra.
- No traffic lights on some main roads: roundabouts are common; drive defensively.
Emergency numbers
- Police, ambulance, fire
- 911
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Airport → Palm Beach, taxi: about US$30 including tip, about 20 min (check)
- Palm Beach → Oranjestad, taxi: AWG 35–50, about 15–20 min (check)
- Rental car, per day (compact): about AWG 100 (check)
Say or show
- Bon dia — Hello (bon DEE-ah)
- Danki — Thank you (DANG-kee)
- Por fabor — Please (por fah-BOR)
- Kuantu ta? — How much? (KWAN-too tah)
- Ayo — Goodbye (AH-yo)
Papiamento is widely spoken; English and Spanish are also common.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Palm Beach, Aruba. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Mid-Dec to mid-Apr (dry, busy, high prices); May–Aug (fewer crowds, lower rates, still sunny) · avoid Sep–Nov (rainier, some hotel renovations; still warm) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Verified beach-club hours and sunset-dinner booking windows.
- Water-sports operator pages with price bands and cancellation policies.
- Hotel-specific pages with check-in/out times and resort-fee details.
- Arikok National Park page with trail maps and entry rules.
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