Getting from CUR to your hotel

Curaçao Airport Transfers: Taxi, Bus, Shuttle or Rental Car

You have five ways to get from Hato to your hotel. Here is what each one costs, how long it takes and when it makes sense.

By Armando Cepeda, founder of TropicDrive. Updated 5 October 2026.

Travelers pulling suitcases outside the airport terminal in Curaçao

Your transfer options at a glance

Option	Cost to Willemstad	Best for
Taxi	about $40 to $50 per car	Late arrivals, short stays, up to four people
Public bus	Cg 2 per person, about $1.10	Light luggage, daytime arrivals
Shared shuttle	from about $35 per person	Solo travelers going to a resort area
Private transfer	about $65 to $70 per vehicle	Groups who want a driver waiting in arrivals
Rental car	from $25 to $35 per day	Stays of three days or more and beach trips

Indicative prices, checked in October 2026. Taxi fares follow the government tariff. Transfer and rental prices vary by company and season.

Taxi from Curaçao Airport

Taxis wait in the taxi area outside the arrivals hall. Official taxis have a license plate that starts with TX. There are no meters. The government sets the fares per zone, and you pay per car for up to four passengers, luggage included.

From Curaçao Airport to	One-way day fare
Piscadera and Kunuku Aqua	about $35 to $45
Otrobanda	about $40 to $45
Punda and Pietermaai	about $50
Mambo Beach and Seaquarium	about $50 to $60
Jan Thiel	about $60 to $65
Westpunt	about $70 to $100

Based on the maximum tariff board for airport rides and 2026 rate lists from licensed drivers. Sources differ, so agree the fare before you get in.

Rides between 23:00 and 06:00 cost 25% more.
A fifth passenger adds 25% to the fare, and the surcharge grows with each extra person.
Most street taxis take cash only, in US dollars or Caribbean guilders. App taxis such as 24-7 Taxi Curaçao also take cards.

Is there Uber on Curaçao?

No. Uber, Lyft and Bolt do not operate on the island. Local apps such as 24-7 Taxi Curaçao and Kumbai let you book a licensed taxi and see the price before you ride.

Bus from Curaçao Airport to Willemstad

Yes, a public bus runs from the airport. Autobusbedrijf Curaçao (ABC) operates two routes between the airport and the bus stations in Willemstad. The stops are next to the departures hall and just past the arrivals hall. A ride costs Cg 2 per person, about $1.10.

Route	Runs between	Monday to Saturday	Sundays and holidays
4B	Otrobanda and the airport	12 trips, 06:15 to 20:30	5 trips, 08:15 to 17:30
2A and 2B	Punda and the airport	8 trips, 05:45 to 17:30	7 trips, 07:15 to 18:15

Departure times from the town bus stations, ABC timetable of 7 September 2026. Check autobusbedrijf.com or call +5999 724 4222 before you travel.

The bus is cheap, but it is not practical with large suitcases, and it does not reach most hotel areas or beaches. From Otrobanda or Punda you still need a taxi to Jan Thiel, Mambo Beach or the west coast.

Shared shuttles and private transfers

Local tour operators run airport transfers that you book in advance. A shared shuttle starts at about $35 per person and stops at a few hotels on the way. A private transfer costs about $65 to $70 per vehicle to Willemstad and $75 or more to Jan Thiel, with a driver waiting for you in arrivals.

Book at least 24 hours ahead and add your flight number.
Check whether the price is per person or per vehicle.
For a family of four, a regular taxi often costs less than four shuttle seats.

Hotel transfers

Some resorts include the airport transfer. Sandals Royal Curaçao includes a round trip for every room category, and you check in at its desk at the airport. Dreams Curaçao and Sunscape Curaçao do not include transfers. The Curaçao Airport Hotel, 2 to 3 minutes from the terminal, runs a shuttle for $10 per room one way if you book a day ahead. See more options in hotels near Curaçao Airport.

Local rental agent showing a traveler to his car outside arrivals

Rental car: pick up at the airport and drive

A rental car is the only option that also covers the rest of your trip. The chain desks are in the arrivals hall. Local companies meet you there with a name sign or drive you to an office a few minutes away. An economy car from a local company starts at about $25 to $35 per day with insurance included.

From about three days, or as soon as you plan a day at the west coast beaches, the car usually costs less than taxis. See the full comparison in taxi vs rental car from Curaçao Airport.

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Airport transfer questions

How much is a taxi from Curaçao Airport to Willemstad?

About $40 to $45 to Otrobanda and about $50 to Punda, one way, per car for up to four passengers with luggage. Between 23:00 and 06:00 the fare is 25% higher.

Is there a bus from Curaçao Airport?

Yes. ABC bus routes 4B and 2A/2B connect the airport with the bus stations in Otrobanda and Punda. A ride costs Cg 2 per person, about $1.10. Buses run roughly every 60 to 90 minutes during the day.

Is there Uber in Curaçao?

No. Uber, Lyft and Bolt do not operate on Curaçao. You can book a licensed taxi through local apps such as 24-7 Taxi Curaçao or Kumbai.

How long does it take from Curaçao Airport to Willemstad?

About 15 to 25 minutes by car or taxi outside rush hour. The bus takes longer because it stops along the way.

Sources: ABC bus routes and timetable; Curaçao Airport FAQ; Curaçao Tourist Board: taxi services; Sandals Royal Curaçao.