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Palm Beach is where most of Aruba’s high-rise resorts sit, along a long stretch of calm water on the island’s northwest coast. Getting there from Queen Beatrix International Airport is straightforward. The real question is which way suits your group, your luggage and your budget.
Your options at a glance
| Option | Price | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Private Lincoln Navigator | $95 per vehicle, up to 6 guests and 6 suitcases | Arriving in comfort: families, groups, villas, late arrivals |
| Airport taxi | $41 for up to 4 passengers (fixed government fare) | Couples and small groups traveling light |
| Shared shuttle | Varies by company | Budget travelers at large resorts |
| Public bus (Arubus) | $2.60 per ride | Very light travelers in no hurry |
| Rental car | Varies | Visitors who want to explore the island |
Taxi prices: VisitAruba taxi guide, 2026. Bus fare: VisitAruba.
Why book the private Navigator
- Someone waiting for you. Your driver is outside arrivals with your name on a sign, so you skip the taxi line after a long flight.
- One car for the whole group. Up to 6 guests and 6 suitcases ride together: no splitting into two taxis, no bags on laps.
- A full-size luxury SUV. A black 2020 Lincoln Navigator with leather seats, air conditioning and room to stretch out, sitting higher on the road. Licensed and insured.
- Price fixed before you fly. One price per vehicle in US dollars, paid online. No cash, no surprises at the curb.
- Door to door. Your driver loads and unloads every bag at your hotel or villa door.
- Less than you’d think per person. For a group of 6, $95 works out to under $16 each (plus the booking fee).
Private transfer to Palm Beach
Our private transfer uses a black 2020 Lincoln Navigator. Your driver waits outside arrivals with your name on a sign, loads your bags, and drives only your group straight to your hotel. It’s $95 per vehicle one way or $190 round trip, for up to 6 guests and 6 suitcases, paid in advance. Hotels in Noord are $100 one way, $200 round trip.
For a family of five or six with suitcases, one fixed price for the whole vehicle is simpler than a taxi fare plus per-person and per-bag extras.
Taxi from Aruba airport to Palm Beach
The official fare is $41 for up to 4 passengers. Add $5 on Sundays, between 11:00 PM and 7:00 AM, from December 24 to January 1 and on national holidays. Each passenger has one bag and one carry-on included; extra bags are $3 each, and passengers five to seven cost $3 each. Taxis line up right outside arrivals, so there’s no need to book.
Shared shuttle
Shared transfers go from hotel to hotel with other guests on board. They work well if you’re staying at one of the big resorts and don’t mind a few stops. Check whether you need to book your return ride separately; some companies ask for that 48 hours ahead.
Going back: Palm Beach to the airport
Flights to the US clear US Customs in Aruba, and you need to check in three hours before departure. With a round trip booked, we set your hotel pickup time for you. Read the departure guide.
Which Palm Beach hotels does this cover?
The $95 price covers hotels along Palm Beach, and it’s the same for Eagle Beach and Oranjestad; Noord and Malmok are $100 one way. Staying in a private villa elsewhere? Send us the address and we’ll reply with a fixed price.
