The answers that change. Each one carries the date we last checked it, because several of these were true a year ago and aren't now.
They are no longer accepted as cash, but they can still be exchanged at par at commercial banks, and at the central bank for many years to come.
verified. Confirmed at the operator’s own site or checked in person. Last checked 28 Jul 2026.The Caribbean guilder (XCG, symbol Cg). It entered circulation on 31 March 2025 and replaced the Netherlands Antillean guilder (ANG), which stopped being accepted as cash on 1 July 2025. The peg is unchanged: USD 1 = XCG 1.79. US dollars are widely accepted, though change usually comes back in guilders.
verified. Confirmed at the operator’s own site or checked in person. Last checked 28 Jul 2026.Collision damage waivers here typically exclude tyres, windows, mirrors, the undercarriage, the roof, the interior and the keys. The gravel access roads to the west-coast beaches are exactly where those get damaged.
reported. From a single dated source. Plausible, but not confirmed at the operator. Last checked 28 Jul 2026.Yes. A valid licence from your home country in the Latin alphabet is accepted, and no International Driving Permit is required.
reported. From a single dated source. Plausible, but not confirmed at the operator. Last checked 28 Jul 2026.Generally yes — a credit card in the main driver's name is required for the deposit, which is blocked rather than charged. Holds reported from a few hundred dollars upward; one operator publishes a USD 500 hold.
reported. From a single dated source. Plausible, but not confirmed at the operator. Last checked 28 Jul 2026.Most operators set a minimum of 23. Some rent to drivers aged 21 or 22 with a young-driver surcharge and mandatory all-risk cover.
reported. From a single dated source. Plausible, but not confirmed at the operator. Last checked 28 Jul 2026.No. Taxis are unmetered and run on government-set fixed zone rates, priced per taxi for up to four passengers. Add roughly 25% for each passenger beyond four, and roughly 25% at night — before 06:00 or after 23:00. Licensed taxis carry a TX number plate. Agree the fare before you set off.
reported. From a single dated source. Plausible, but not confirmed at the operator. Last checked 28 Jul 2026.It sits at about 12°N, outside the hurricane belt, and is very rarely affected directly. The island is semi-arid — roughly 550 mm of rain a year, with brief night showers in the October–December rainy season.
reported. From a single dated source. Plausible, but not confirmed at the operator. Last checked 28 Jul 2026.Temperatures sit between 27 and 32°C year-round and the sea between 26 and 29°C, so there is no bad time weather-wise. High season runs December to April. Late May, early June and September to October are reported at roughly 30–40% lower rates for much the same weather.
reported. From a single dated source. Plausible, but not confirmed at the operator. Last checked 28 Jul 2026.Taxis are unmetered and run on fixed zone rates set by decree — but neither the airport nor the government publishes the tariff online (we checked the airport's entire site, 2026-07-30). The figures below come from secondary sources and stay marked accordingly. Agree the fare before you get in.
| What | Price | Last checked |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum fare per taxi | $60 ≈ Cg107.40 | reported. From a single dated source. Plausible, but not confirmed at the operator. Last checked 28 Jul 2026. |
Quasi-official published maximum.
| What | Price | Last checked |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum fare per taxi | $50 ≈ Cg89.50 | reported. From a single dated source. Plausible, but not confirmed at the operator. Last checked 28 Jul 2026. |
Quasi-official published maximum.
| What | Price | Last checked |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum fare per taxi | $45 ≈ Cg80.55 | reported. From a single dated source. Plausible, but not confirmed at the operator. Last checked 28 Jul 2026. |
Quasi-official published maximum.
| What | Price | Last checked |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum fare per taxi | $30 ≈ Cg53.70 | reported. From a single dated source. Plausible, but not confirmed at the operator. Last checked 28 Jul 2026. |
Quasi-official published maximum.
| What | Price | Last checked |
|---|---|---|
| Island tour per hour per hour Up to four passengers. | $40–50 ≈ Cg71.60–89.50 | disputed. Sources disagree. We’re showing the range rather than guessing. Last checked 28 Jul 2026. |
Island tour per hour: One major cruise publication states around USD 20 per hour. Most other recent sources say USD 40–50.
Most recent sources cluster at USD 40–50 per hour for up to four people. One major cruise publication states around USD 20. No official rate sheet for port-origin journeys could be found — treat all port fares as estimates.