Type of Drivers License To rent Jeep?

[canadianeh?]

Planning on being in Aruba early April. Would love to rent a Jeep, but I read somewhere that you need an International Drivers License. Does anyone know if this is true?

[Jodyflower]

I was in Aruba last April and rented a jeep with an American driver's license. You do not need an international driver's license - I've never even heard of such a thing. So rent a jeep and have a blast! Aruba is best seen in your own rental jeep with the top off - you can go wherever you want when you want and even though it is hot there, the breeze while driving around with the top off is just perfect!

[pholter]

Our rental company didn't even ask about a driver's license when we arrived. There will be no problems. The websites I've researched say that US licenses are accepted for rentals.

[pltag]

Renting anywhere in the Caribbean is very different than here in the states. Give em' a name.....yours or someone elses :), give em' a credit card.....yours or (just kidding) :), and you are on your way. The trade off is the quality of vehicle you get can be anywhere from something new & nice to something that you are not sure whether it will make it back!

 

All part of the adventure!

[canadianeh?]

thanks everyone for the help. Have been reading great things about jeep rentals and really thought Aruba is the port to do it at.We are Canadians but I imagine what you have said would still be valid.I'll be sure to buy the insurance as I know ours isn't good outside of Canada or USA. Would you recommend a hard top with AC, or should we eat the local bugs?

[Jodyflower]

Aren't you going to Aruba to enjoy the tropical weather and surroundings? Rent a jeep and cruise with the top down. No A/C! The constant trade winds and the breeze while cruising with the top down was the perfect temperature and being enclosed in a vehicle with A/C will hinder your appreciation to envelope the surroundings, culture and weather there. It's a very unique place, I am sure you will enjoy it as much as I did! Make sure you do some four-wheeling on the North side of the island, it's a do not miss! Have fun!