People turn to car rental to meet different transportation needs, from business trips to recreation and leisure. In this article, we will share the best car rental companies in Curacao so you can compare and choose the one that best suits your needs and budget.
When it comes to choosing the best car rental company, there are some things to ask before renting. First of all, ask about what the price includes. It should include everything, including the airport surcharge, taxes, and basic insurance (the minimum legal requirements on the island). After that, ask about how much would you have to pay in case of damage, and if you could get extra insurance. Also, ask about the deposit to be done.
Another important aspect is if you could add a second driver for free, or how much it would cost in case you can´t.
Regarding fuel, there are several policies. In case there is a full tank policy, be sure the agency doesn´t overcharge for it like many companies do.
Currently, with the Covid 19 pandemic, people mostly prefer renting a car rather than using public transport. However, as you can imagine, if you rent a car, the contagion risk also exists. Therefore, the best car rental companies on the island have adopted certain procedures to preserve their clients´ health. These new procedures and policies were included in our list of the best car rental companies in Curacao, so you can take them into account for choosing your agency.
Enterprise
Enterprise Rent-A-Car is recognized for its great customer satisfaction, easy and fast online reservations, and overall pricing.
Like many other business areas, Enterprise Rent-A-Car has been forced to adapt some new protocols due to COVID-19. In this way, the company has agreed to assume each vehicle´s costs of cleaning, vacuuming, general sanitization and disinfection before and after its use.
This agency offers most popular cars for its clients. It offers different types of vehicles from compacts, SUVs, Trucks, Vans and luxury cars. Among its most popular models, we can find Nissan Versa, Volkswagen Jetta, Hyundai Elantra, Ford Mustang, Ford Fusion, Toyota RAV4, Chrysler 300, Ford Edge and the BMW 5, among many other models.
Also, it is worth noting that the agency offers great weekly special rates. Another advantage is that the company has lowered its prices for customers over 25 years old.
Another benefit that Enterprise Rent-A-Car provides is that it has a great cancellation policy that allows you to cancel a reservation without additional costs. This was implemented during the spread of COVID-19, because there was a significant decline in their car rental services sales.
Hertz
Hertz has several decades of experience in the sector, with one of the best reputations all over the world. The company has more than 1,600 points at airports in the United States, with a diverse fleet and an impressive rewards program. Hertz’s collection and delivery processes at airports are quite efficient and this was precisely the main factor behind its high score of 856 out of 1,000 in the JD Power survey. Its average renting price starts at $420, including taxes and fees.
The company’s new cleaning policy includes a 15-point cleaning checklist, and all cars that have been sanitized are being marked with a “Hertz Gold Standard Clean” sticker, which it will only be broken when the new driver enters the vehicle, which means that the driver’s area is disinfected.
Regarding its Current Cancellation Policies and Fees, the company has eliminated extra renting fees for young renters (under 25). Also, its minimum renter age has been lowered from 20 to 18 to help college students and young drivers. The company has also lowered fares for one-way trips. Customers with Hertz prepaid rentals that booked before March 13th 2020 can cancel their reservation free of charge and transfer their balance to be used for a future reservation within 24 months. Otherwise, the usual cancellation fees will apply: full price for a no-show, $100 if canceled over than 24 hours prior to pick up, $200 if canceled less than 24 hours prior to pick up.
Please note that prices for short-term rentals with Hertz are slightly higher than other agencies, especially when renting for just a day or two, while their long-term rentals prices are more competitive.
National Car Rental
National Car Rental is pride about its services and loyalty program for business travelers, as well as its leisure customer service. Customer focus is evident in its website and app, which are both highly rated, with the company ranking 1st and 2nd respectively in those categories in the JD Power survey. Regarding prices, a week’s rental starts at $573, including taxes and fees.
When it comes to its Cleaning Policy, National shares its sister company Enterprise’s commitment to complete cleaning, including washing, general cleaning, vacuuming and disinfection with a product that meets the main requirements of national health authorities, paying strict special attention to the most common 20 high-touch points.
