Pick it up where you land, or have it brought to your door.
What will you do in Curaçao?
Pick a day out: where you drive, how long it takes and which cars fit.
Beaches and turtles in Westpunt
Grote Knip and Playa Piskado, about 55 minutes from Punda
- Grote Knip A free public beach and one of the island’s best-known views.
- Playa Piskado A fishermen’s beach where turtles often swim close to the shore.
- Shete Boka Easy to combine on the way: waves crash into rocky inlets. Last entry is at 15:00.
Parking at Playa Piskado is limited along a narrow access road, so arrive early.
Every car fits this day, with unlimited kilometres. Cheapest first. Hyundai Elantra, Hyundai Elantra, Hyundai Accent, Hyundai Accent, Kia Rio, Kia Forte, Kia Soul, Kia Soul GT-Line
Read the beaches guide
Nature and the wild north coast
Christoffel and Shete Boka, about 50 minutes from Punda
- Christoffel National Park Opens at 06:00. A climb of the mountain has to start by 10:00; adults pay US$15 (2026).
- Shete Boka National Park Waves crash into rocky inlets. Open daily from 08:00 to 16:00, last entry at 15:00.
- Playa Piskado Cool off where turtles often swim close to the shore.
The car routes in Christoffel National Park are paved and suitable for any car.
Crossovers first, for a higher seat and a clear view of the road. Any car can drive the park’s routes. Kia Soul, Kia Soul GT-Line, Hyundai Elantra, Hyundai Elantra, Hyundai Accent, Hyundai Accent, Kia Rio, Kia Forte
Read the west coast route
Beach clubs close to town
Mambo Beach and Jan Thiel, 10 to 20 minutes from Punda
- Mambo Beach Shops, bars and restaurants on the boulevard next to the Curaçao Sea Aquarium. The boulevard is free; the beach charges a small entrance fee.
- Jan Thiel Restaurants and beach clubs near Spanish Water, about 15 minutes further east. The beach charges an entrance fee during the day.
Have the car delivered to your accommodation and drive straight to the beach.
Delivered to your accommodation, $15 per rental. Hyundai Elantra, Hyundai Elantra
Car rental at Jan Thiel
Willemstad and its old centre
Punda and Otrobanda, about 20 minutes from the airport
- Punda and Otrobanda The historic centre of Willemstad, on the UNESCO World Heritage List since 1997.
- Park at the edge Park at the edge of the centre and walk the last stretch.
- Mambo Beach About 10 minutes east of Punda, for a swim after the city.
Street parking in Punda and most of Otrobanda is paid Monday to Saturday from 08:00 to 18:00; Sundays and public holidays are free. Pay with coins or the Flowbird app.
Every car fits, cheapest first. A smaller car is easier to park in Punda. Hyundai Elantra, Hyundai Elantra, Hyundai Accent, Hyundai Accent, Kia Rio, Kia Forte, Kia Soul, Kia Soul GT-Line
Read the driving guide
A day ashore from your cruise
Collect the car at the terminal and be back before all-aboard
- At the terminal Choose the cruise terminal as your pickup place. We meet you there and hand over the keys.
- Beach or wild coast Grote Knip and Playa Piskado are about 55 minutes away, Shete Boka about 50. Mambo Beach is about 10 minutes from Punda.
- Back on board Return the car at the terminal well before all-aboard time.
Fill up near Willemstad before you head west; most fuel stations close in the evening.
Collected at the cruise terminal, $10 per rental. Hyundai Elantra, Hyundai Elantra
Car rental at the cruise terminal
