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Car Rentals
Roads are good on Bonaire, except in isolated areas of the
countryside. A regular car will take you most places, but it's
helpful to have a four-wheel-drive vehicle if you plan to
explore out-of-the-way areas - and you should. Most rental
policies prohibit driving traditional cars off-road or in the
national park.
Driving is on the right, as in the US, Canada, and most of Europe. Dis-
tances and speedometers are in kilometers. Road signs are in Dutch, with
international symbols, and the car rental agencies hand out a flyer with
explanations. Take a look at it before you start off.
To rent, you must be more than 21 years old (some companies rent only to
those older than 25) and have a driver's license that has been valid for at
least two years. If you plan to decline insurance offered by the rental com-
pany, check with your insurance agency and the credit card you intend to
use for payment and security to be sure that you are covered. Some credit
card companies do not cover you for rentals outside your home country, or
when you are driving a jeep, truck, or other non-traditional vehicle. Ameri-
can Express and Visa Gold Card customers are not covered when they rent
a sports car or four-wheel-drive vehicle.
Rental rates vary season-to-season, but they average about $35-$40 per
day for a small car with manual transmission, air-conditioning, and
unlimited mileage. Jeeps, trucks, and minivans are in the $65-per-day
range. Weekly rates are available and may work out to be less per day.
Insurance add-ons begin at $10 per day, but you may be responsible for
$500 worth of damage anyway. Check before you sign up.
International Companies
Avis
717-5795
Budget
717-4700
Hertz
717-7221
National
717-7940
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