{"id":54291,"date":"2015-02-08T22:32:33","date_gmt":"2015-02-08T21:32:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/website.naarcuracao.staging.golf.gillz.cloud\/?page_id=54291"},"modified":"2025-04-17T18:37:02","modified_gmt":"2025-04-17T16:37:02","slug":"driving-on-curacao","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/website.naarcuracao.staging.golf.gillz.cloud\/en\/driving-on-curacao\/","title":{"rendered":"Driving on Curacao"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-dd0d6511 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:15px;margin-bottom:15px;padding-right:10px;padding-left:10px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">As a tourist in Curacao, what is it like to drive a car in traffic? Are Curacao traffic rules different from what you are used to? Can you drive around relaxed or do you have to constantly pay close attention to the traffic that is rushing past you from all sides?<\/h5>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-dd0d6511 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:15px;margin-bottom:15px;padding-right:10px;padding-left:10px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-bottom:5px\">Curacao, Car Island<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-top:0px\">The people of Curacao really do everything by car. Even if you have to go 300 yards, so to speak. be further away, you take the car. The reason is simple: It is too hot to walk and too dangerous for other forms of (vacation) transportation such as a bicycle or scooter.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-a51bcdcd wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-right:10px;padding-left:10px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-bottom:5px\">Curacao traffic<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-top:0px\">It is quite easy to go along with the daily traffic in Curacao. Anyway, it is usually quiet on the road and speeding is rare. Curacao therefore has no highways; only the ring road in Willemstad (Schottegat Road) is 2-lane, almost all other roads have one lane per direction of travel. It&#8217;s usually all done at ease. Traffic rules are not always followed, but that rarely creates dangerous situations. As long as you get into this style of driving! If you continue to drive in a hurry as many in the Netherlands are used to then things can quickly go wrong.<br\/>Also check out this Dutch news report. Already from a while back (from 2015), but still a realistic and probably recognizable picture of Curacao traffic. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Zomercolumn 14-07-2015: Een heer in het verkeer. Zo doe je dat op Cura\u00e7ao\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/oLXHCS8CLbs?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" data-load-mode=\"1\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-dd0d6511 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:15px;margin-bottom:15px;padding-right:10px;padding-left:10px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-bottom:5px\">Curacao rental cars<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-top:0px\">You will quickly recognize the average rental car on Curacao: many tourists drive a small car like a Hyundai i10 or Kia Picanto. Of course, there are certainly larger models available as rental cars on Curacao, but for average transportation to the beach, restaurants and excursions, a small car will do just fine. Easy to park and on a relatively small island like Curacao you won&#8217;t be driving huge distances (As an indication, from the city all the way to Westpunt you will do in less than an hour). The quality of the rental cars is usually fine. But be sure to rent from a reputable car rental. Unfortunately, there are some private individuals\/professionals who have one or two cars for hire that they are not licensed for, e.g., or do not have proper insurance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-bottom:0px\">Automatic<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:5px\">Most cars in Curacao have an automatic transmission, including <a href=\"https:\/\/website.naarcuracao.staging.golf.gillz.cloud\/en\/tour-item\/car-rental-curacao\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">rental cars in Curacao<\/a>. In case you&#8217;ve never driven an automatic before: it takes some getting used to at first and you&#8217;ll undoubtedly step on the clutch that isn&#8217;t there a few times, but soon you&#8217;ll get used to it and start to appreciate it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-457817ba wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-75 has-custom-font-size has-medium-font-size\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/website.naarcuracao.staging.golf.gillz.cloud\/en\/tour-item\/car-rental-curacao\/\" style=\"background-color:#43bd51;padding-top:15px;padding-right:15px;padding-bottom:15px;padding-left:15px\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Arrange Your Rental Car<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-a51bcdcd wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-right:10px;padding-left:10px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-bottom:5px\">Fueling on Curacao &#8211; pay in advance!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-top:0px\">Fueling in Curacao is pretty easy, but for some it can be an one important difference: You have to <strong>pay in advance<\/strong> before gasoline comes out of the pump. What is nice is that gasoline on Curacao is a lot cheaper than in the Netherlands: XCG 2.17 per liter, about US$ 1.20 (price level spring 2025).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8eafb21d wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>1. Park your car at an available pump<br\/>2. Walk to the little building and indicate how much you want to fill up for at which pump number. If you don&#8217;t know in advance how much it will\/may cost, give plenty of money; you can get change back after refueling. Most gas stations also allow you to use debit cards, but not everywhere yet.<br\/>3. Go fill up; once you reach the amount paid, the pump will turn off automatically.<br\/>4. If applicable: don&#8217;t forget to collect your change. Say a few friendly thanks and hello to the lady behind the cash register (&#8216;danki dushi, ayo&#8217;) and you&#8217;re good to go.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"439\" data-src=\"https:\/\/website.naarcuracao.staging.golf.gillz.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/tanken-vrouw-curacao-780x439-1.jpg\" alt=\"refueling on Curacao: pay first\" class=\"wp-image-37015 lazyload\" title=\"\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/website.naarcuracao.staging.golf.gillz.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/tanken-vrouw-curacao-780x439-1.jpg 780w, https:\/\/website.naarcuracao.staging.golf.gillz.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/tanken-vrouw-curacao-780x439-1-350x197.jpg 350w, https:\/\/website.naarcuracao.staging.golf.gillz.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/tanken-vrouw-curacao-780x439-1-533x300.jpg 533w, https:\/\/website.naarcuracao.staging.golf.gillz.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/tanken-vrouw-curacao-780x439-1-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/website.naarcuracao.staging.golf.gillz.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/tanken-vrouw-curacao-780x439-1-768x432.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 780px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 780\/439;\" data-original-sizes=\"(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-dd0d6511 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:15px;margin-bottom:15px;padding-right:10px;padding-left:10px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-bottom:5px\">Aberrant behavior in traffic<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-top:0px\">As in any country, Curacao does have its own distinctive traffic and conduct rules. So check carefully for deviations in rules and behavior:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-naarcuracao-accordion-menu\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-naarcuracao-accordion-menu-item\"><div class=\"wp-block-naarcuracao-accordion-menu-item__header\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-naarcuracao-accordion-menu-item__title\">Relaxter verkeer<\/h3><svg class=\"wp-block-naarcuracao-accordion-menu-item__chevron\" width=\"24\" height=\"10.871\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 10.871\"><path d=\"M11.664,3h0A2.218,2.218,0,0,0,9.819,6.449L15.519,15l-5.7,8.551A2.218,2.218,0,0,0,11.664,27h0a2.221,2.221,0,0,0,1.847-.988l6.355-9.533a2.666,2.666,0,0,0,0-2.959L13.511,3.987A2.221,2.221,0,0,0,11.664,3Z\" transform=\"translate(27 -9.443) rotate(90)\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-naarcuracao-accordion-menu-item__content\">\n<p>Curacao traffic is much more congenial and quiet than you are probably used to back home. Driving fast is not too bad either (if you don&#8217;t count the occasional idiot), if only because of the sometimes poorly maintained roads. The horn is often used, but mostly as a thank you or to let someone know that they may enter from a side street.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-naarcuracao-accordion-menu-item\"><div class=\"wp-block-naarcuracao-accordion-menu-item__header\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-naarcuracao-accordion-menu-item__title\">Voorrang bij T-splitsing<\/h3><svg class=\"wp-block-naarcuracao-accordion-menu-item__chevron\" width=\"24\" height=\"10.871\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 10.871\"><path d=\"M11.664,3h0A2.218,2.218,0,0,0,9.819,6.449L15.519,15l-5.7,8.551A2.218,2.218,0,0,0,11.664,27h0a2.221,2.221,0,0,0,1.847-.988l6.355-9.533a2.666,2.666,0,0,0,0-2.959L13.511,3.987A2.221,2.221,0,0,0,11.664,3Z\" transform=\"translate(27 -9.443) rotate(90)\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-naarcuracao-accordion-menu-item__content\">\n<p>At a T-junction, the person whose direction of travel is dead-end must always <strong>give way<\/strong> to traffic on the through road. So it is not the case that by default traffic from the right has the right of way. NOTE: This traffic rule is the biggest cause of collisions by tourists. This is mainly because it is different from what you feel based on the traffic rules outside Curacao.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-naarcuracao-accordion-menu-item\"><div class=\"wp-block-naarcuracao-accordion-menu-item__header\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-naarcuracao-accordion-menu-item__title\">Doorrijden bij rood<\/h3><svg class=\"wp-block-naarcuracao-accordion-menu-item__chevron\" width=\"24\" height=\"10.871\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 10.871\"><path d=\"M11.664,3h0A2.218,2.218,0,0,0,9.819,6.449L15.519,15l-5.7,8.551A2.218,2.218,0,0,0,11.664,27h0a2.221,2.221,0,0,0,1.847-.988l6.355-9.533a2.666,2.666,0,0,0,0-2.959L13.511,3.987A2.221,2.221,0,0,0,11.664,3Z\" transform=\"translate(27 -9.443) rotate(90)\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-naarcuracao-accordion-menu-item__content\">\n<p>At a traffic light, it is normal for part of the population to drive just a little bit further when the light turns red. <strong>So don&#8217;t pull up too fast<\/strong> if you are in front and it turns green.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-naarcuracao-accordion-menu-item\"><div class=\"wp-block-naarcuracao-accordion-menu-item__header\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-naarcuracao-accordion-menu-item__title\">Voorrang op rotonde<\/h3><svg class=\"wp-block-naarcuracao-accordion-menu-item__chevron\" width=\"24\" height=\"10.871\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 10.871\"><path d=\"M11.664,3h0A2.218,2.218,0,0,0,9.819,6.449L15.519,15l-5.7,8.551A2.218,2.218,0,0,0,11.664,27h0a2.221,2.221,0,0,0,1.847-.988l6.355-9.533a2.666,2.666,0,0,0,0-2.959L13.511,3.987A2.221,2.221,0,0,0,11.664,3Z\" transform=\"translate(27 -9.443) rotate(90)\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-naarcuracao-accordion-menu-item__content\">\n<p>Curacao has the necessary traffic circles and on some through routes it can be a junction(s). It may then happen that the person who has been waiting for some time to enter the traffic circle will wave at you in the hope of being allowed to pass. Also pay close attention: the right of way rule varies from traffic circle to traffic circle, and even at one traffic circle, who has the right of way may vary from one driveway to another, as it is considered a through road for one of the main roads connecting to the traffic circle.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-naarcuracao-accordion-menu\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-naarcuracao-accordion-menu-item\"><div class=\"wp-block-naarcuracao-accordion-menu-item__header\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-naarcuracao-accordion-menu-item__title\">Nat wegdek<\/h3><svg class=\"wp-block-naarcuracao-accordion-menu-item__chevron\" width=\"24\" height=\"10.871\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 10.871\"><path d=\"M11.664,3h0A2.218,2.218,0,0,0,9.819,6.449L15.519,15l-5.7,8.551A2.218,2.218,0,0,0,11.664,27h0a2.221,2.221,0,0,0,1.847-.988l6.355-9.533a2.666,2.666,0,0,0,0-2.959L13.511,3.987A2.221,2.221,0,0,0,11.664,3Z\" transform=\"translate(27 -9.443) rotate(90)\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-naarcuracao-accordion-menu-item__content\">\n<p>Drive carefully when the road is wet from rain. Dust and dirt can make the road surface very slippery. Especially at e.g. the ramps of the high Juliana Bridge.<br\/>And drive around puddles: you can&#8217;t tell beforehand whether it&#8217;s a small superficial puddle, or a flooded deep pothole from the poorly maintained road surface.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-naarcuracao-accordion-menu-item\"><div class=\"wp-block-naarcuracao-accordion-menu-item__header\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-naarcuracao-accordion-menu-item__title\">Aanrijding? Bel Road Services!<\/h3><svg class=\"wp-block-naarcuracao-accordion-menu-item__chevron\" width=\"24\" height=\"10.871\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 10.871\"><path d=\"M11.664,3h0A2.218,2.218,0,0,0,9.819,6.449L15.519,15l-5.7,8.551A2.218,2.218,0,0,0,11.664,27h0a2.221,2.221,0,0,0,1.847-.988l6.355-9.533a2.666,2.666,0,0,0,0-2.959L13.511,3.987A2.221,2.221,0,0,0,11.664,3Z\" transform=\"translate(27 -9.443) rotate(90)\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-naarcuracao-accordion-menu-item__content\">\n<p>In the event of a collision, <strong>ALWAYS<\/strong> call the <strong>Cura\u00e7ao Road Service<\/strong> at telnr. 9233 (this is a new number as of March 2024). And <strong>leave your car parked anyway<\/strong>, don&#8217;t move it to the side even for a moment so other traffic can pass through. You will also be told this by the car rental company, but if you don&#8217;t do this then you can really get into trouble with your insurance.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-naarcuracao-accordion-menu-item\"><div class=\"wp-block-naarcuracao-accordion-menu-item__header\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-naarcuracao-accordion-menu-item__title\">Rijden in het donker<\/h3><svg class=\"wp-block-naarcuracao-accordion-menu-item__chevron\" width=\"24\" height=\"10.871\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 10.871\"><path d=\"M11.664,3h0A2.218,2.218,0,0,0,9.819,6.449L15.519,15l-5.7,8.551A2.218,2.218,0,0,0,11.664,27h0a2.221,2.221,0,0,0,1.847-.988l6.355-9.533a2.666,2.666,0,0,0,0-2.959L13.511,3.987A2.221,2.221,0,0,0,11.664,3Z\" transform=\"translate(27 -9.443) rotate(90)\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-naarcuracao-accordion-menu-item__content\">\n<p>Look out a little in the dark. Street lighting is not optimal everywhere, and because traffic checks are not held as often as they should be, don&#8217;t be surprised if you come across a car in the pitch dark with broken lights and\/or a drunk driver.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-naarcuracao-accordion-menu-item\"><div class=\"wp-block-naarcuracao-accordion-menu-item__header\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-naarcuracao-accordion-menu-item__title\">Rijden bij\/na regen<\/h3><svg class=\"wp-block-naarcuracao-accordion-menu-item__chevron\" width=\"24\" height=\"10.871\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 10.871\"><path d=\"M11.664,3h0A2.218,2.218,0,0,0,9.819,6.449L15.519,15l-5.7,8.551A2.218,2.218,0,0,0,11.664,27h0a2.221,2.221,0,0,0,1.847-.988l6.355-9.533a2.666,2.666,0,0,0,0-2.959L13.511,3.987A2.221,2.221,0,0,0,11.664,3Z\" transform=\"translate(27 -9.443) rotate(90)\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-naarcuracao-accordion-menu-item__content\">\n<p>Be careful when you hit the road during or after a rainstorm. Because it rarely rains during the year, there is always dust\/sand\/etc. on the road. And with wetness, that becomes slippery. Add to that the fact that the average rental car has a reasonable chance of slightly slippery tires and you quickly have the danger of sliding across the road, especially if you take a turn (at speed).<br\/>In addition, the rain can also make deep holes in the road not easily visible. You think it&#8217;s just a shallow puddle, but it turns out to be a deep hole in the middle of the road that you can easily sink into with half a wheel.<br\/>So when there is wetness on the road: be extra careful!    <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-dd0d6511 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:15px;margin-bottom:15px;padding-right:10px;padding-left:10px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-bottom:5px\">Navigation on Curacao<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-top:0px\">A question we frequently get when a tourist <a href=\"https:\/\/website.naarcuracao.staging.golf.gillz.cloud\/en\/tour-item\/car-rental-curacao\/\">arranges a rental car through us<\/a> is whether it is necessary to arrange a navigation system for Curacao. If you have a map showing the streets of Willemstad, navigation is not really necessary. Sometimes you may have to search for a minute, but that outweighs the cost of renting a navigation system. After a few days of driving around, you will soon recognize the road and will know how to connect the larger roads to get somewhere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-bottom:0px\">Offline free navigation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-top:0px\">What is possibly a tip, however, is to install an offline navigation app on your smartphone. Do this at home, because you need to download a lot of data (a.o. the map of Curacao). So to use this app, you don&#8217;t need wifi or 4G data. Turn on your GPS and the app knows how to send you from A to B just fine. Personally, I am very happy with <a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.mapfactor.navigator\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MapFactor: GPS Navigation (Android)<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-bottom:0px\">Finding an address on Curacao<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-top:0px\">Regardless of whether you use a navigation system or look at the map, one problem you may face is that it can sometimes be difficult to find a particular address. This may be because some streets have multiple names. You look for street A, but everyone knows that street as road B. Either the street signs have disappeared or are no longer legible due to the sun and salty air. And then when you have found the street, it can sometimes be a challenge to find the right house number. Not all properties have a number at the front door, and for obscure reasons the numbers are sometimes criss-crossed. And there are also plenty of addresses <strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">z<\/span><\/strong>under <strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">n<\/span><\/strong>ummer, where the address is indicated by the street name and the suffix &#8220;z\/n,&#8221; e.g.. &#8220;Road to Fuik z\/n&#8221;. One thing that makes a difference: the average Cura\u00e7aoan is very helpful, so don&#8217;t be afraid to ask for directions!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-dd0d6511 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:15px;margin-bottom:15px;padding-right:10px;padding-left:10px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-bottom:5px\">Road Safety<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-top:0px\">Of course, on Curacao you also have accidents in traffic. On average, there are about 40 collisions a day on Cura\u00e7ao. What is striking about this is the relatively high number of injuries. Every year, about 3,000 people are injured in traffic accidents, an average of about 8 per day. Since 2013, traffic fatalities have averaged 20 annually. The year 2022 was a negative outlier with 26 traffic deaths. One of the biggest causes for relatively high numbers of traffic injuries and deaths is that many people in Curacao still drive without using seat belts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-bottom:0px\">Road to Westpunt<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-top:0px\">Special attention for a moment to the Road to Westpunt, the &#8220;provincial road&#8221; from Willemstad to the west of the island. This is a relatively long and boring road. Be careful here, especially after dark: many locals drive too fast here and overtake a lot, which is not always done safely. Anyway, do not overtake yourself (really dangerous!!!) and if an oncoming car appears on your side of the road, keep in mind that you have to\/can swerve, into the shoulder of the road. Unfortunately, every year there are a number of traffic accidents on this road with fatalities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-bottom:0px\">Tourists remarkably often involved<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"parkeren\" style=\"margin-top:0px\">Research shows that far from all tourists are well informed about Curacao traffic regulations. In fact, <a href=\"https:\/\/caribischnetwerk.ntr.nl\/2022\/12\/06\/toeristen-curacao-slecht-op-de-hoogte-van-verkeersregels-vaker-betrokken-bij-ongelukken\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">tourists on Curacao are remarkably often involved in traffic accidents<\/a>. It will also play into the fact that tourists do not always know their way around and look around more for the right exit than they pay attention to traffic. And on vacation you will be more relaxed behind the wheel anyway, possibly a little too relaxed. Keep this in mind when getting into a car in Curacao and stay alert! And should it happen that you are involved in an accident: don&#8217;t move the car and call ForenSys at tel. 9233 or -for tourists- <a href=\"tel:0059994613282\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">call +5999-461 3282<\/a>. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-dd0d6511 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:15px;margin-bottom:15px;padding-right:10px;padding-left:10px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-bottom:5px\">Parking<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-top:0px\">In Curacao, it is usually not a problem to find a parking spot along the side of the road or in a parking lot. Since October 2024, however, paid parking has been revived in the city center (Punda and Otrobanda): <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The starting rate is XCG 1.- for the first hour. If you want to park longer, you can raise it per half hour (50 cents). <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Paid parking applies Monday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.; it is free on Sundays and holidays.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You can pay in three ways: with coins Caribbean Guilders, through Flowbird Parking&#8217;s parking app, or buy a parking ticket from the parking attendants if you happen to see one nearby.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If violated, a wheel clamp will be placed; removal will cost XCG 25 and, more importantly, time.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-bottom:0px\"><em>Parking app still not ideal<\/em><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-top:0px\">Paying for your parking space via the Parking app is not yet smooth sailing for everyone, especially for tourists. You have to add credit to your account (and you usually don&#8217;t know in advance how much parking money you&#8217;ll spend on your vacation), plus you pay a 10% surcharge for recharging parking credit.<br\/>The advantage is that the app alerts you when your parking time is up, and you can buy additional parking time through the app. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/nl\/app\/flowbird-parking\/id1440123516\" style=\"padding-top:15px;padding-bottom:15px\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><strong>Parking app Apple App Store &#8220;<\/strong> <\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details\/Flowbird_Parking?id=group.flowbird.mpp&amp;hl=nl\" style=\"padding-top:15px;padding-bottom:15px\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><strong>Parking app Google Play &#8220;<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Nieuwe parkeermeters zorgen voor uitdaging bij toeristen\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/lFmURz_9GjQ?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" data-load-mode=\"1\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>video credits: Curacao.nu<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-dd0d6511 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:15px;margin-bottom:15px;padding-right:10px;padding-left:10px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-bottom:5px\">Public transportation on Curacao<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-top:0px\">Should you not have a driver&#8217;s license, you will have to rely on Public Transportation. In Curacao, Public Transportation consists of two types of bus transportation:<br\/><strong>Large buses (convoy)<\/strong><br\/>These buses run fixed routes, with a regularity of usually once an hour. There is a large bus station at <a href=\"https:\/\/website.naarcuracao.staging.golf.gillz.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/konvooi-otrabanda.png\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Otrobanda<\/a> and one at <a href=\"https:\/\/website.naarcuracao.staging.golf.gillz.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/konvooi-punda.png\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Punda<\/a>. Get on at the posts &#8220;BUSHALTE&#8221; along the side of the road and pay cash to the driver. There is a timetable, but it is not kept as punctually as back home. The convoy buses, of course, operate mainly in and around Willemstad, but also to Westpunt. Our advice is not to want to use these bus services too much, as it is too unreliable what time the bus picks you up. Within the city, you can still find an alternative if the bus takes too long to arrive. But if you are at Westpoint, for example, and the bus does not come when it is already late afternoon, you may have a challenge. <br\/><strong>Small buses (bus)<\/strong><br\/>You see these 8-passenger vans driving in traffic plenty of times, recognizable by a sign on the front showing the neighborhoods between which that van drives, and by the license plate beginning with &#8220;BUS&#8230;.. If you want to come along, you stand by the side of the road until a van passes, and just raise your hand to make it stop. Tell us where you want to go, find a spot and pay cash before, during or after your ride. You pay per ride, not per distance. Try to avoid the busy times (morning and evening rush hour and early afternoon when schools go out), as an 8-passenger van fills up quickly then. These vans often have a sign placed behind the windshield indicating the neighborhoods the van passes through. The exact route is not known in advance; the drivers are always helpful to take a detour to drop someone off neatly at the door.<br\/>Use your wits: At night, just take a<a href=\"https:\/\/website.naarcuracao.staging.golf.gillz.cloud\/en\/24-7-taxi-curacao\/\"> cab<\/a> and don&#8217;t wait by the side of the road in the dark!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-bottom:0px\">Cab<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px\">There are plenty of Curacao cabs to arrange, no problem. Just make sure you get an official cab. They work with fixed rates per distance, determined by the government. Tip: <a href=\"https:\/\/website.naarcuracao.staging.golf.gillz.cloud\/en\/24-7-taxi-curacao\/#app\">download the app from 24\/7 Taxi Curacao<\/a> to easily arrange a cab and know the costs in advance.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:5px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-50 has-custom-font-size is-style-fill has-medium-font-size\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background has-text-align-center wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/website.naarcuracao.staging.golf.gillz.cloud\/en\/24-7-taxi-curacao\/\" style=\"background-color:#fa9900;padding-top:15px;padding-bottom:15px\"><strong>More about taxi on Curacao<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-bottom:0px\">Shuttle service restaurants<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-top:0px\">If you&#8217;re in Curacao for your vacation, you&#8217;ll probably also want a night out for dinner with a wine or beer to go with it. You can agree among yourselves who will be the BOB for the evening or arrange for a cab, but know that some <a href=\"https:\/\/website.naarcuracao.staging.golf.gillz.cloud\/en\/restaurant-curacao\/\">Curacao restaurants<\/a> offer a <strong>free shuttle service<\/strong> to and from many tourist accommodations. So check beforehand if the restaurant can pick you up and bring you back home for free, then anyone who wants to can have alcohol.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-dd0d6511 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:15px;margin-bottom:15px;padding-right:10px;padding-left:10px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-bottom:5px\">Conclusion: go for a ride!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-top:0px\">All in all, Curacao traffic is fine as long as you go along with the laid-back atmosphere. You are on vacation, so take it easy and &#8220;go with the flow.&#8221; A <a href=\"https:\/\/website.naarcuracao.staging.golf.gillz.cloud\/en\/tour-item\/car-rental-curacao\/\">rental car<\/a> and the gasoline does not cost much, the traffic is manageable: happy vacations!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-75 has-custom-font-size has-medium-font-size\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/website.naarcuracao.staging.golf.gillz.cloud\/en\/tour-item\/car-rental-curacao\/\" style=\"background-color:#43bd51;padding-top:15px;padding-right:15px;padding-bottom:15px;padding-left:15px\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Request Rental Car Quote \u00bb<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div style=\"height:47px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As a tourist in Curacao, what is it like to drive a car in traffic? 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