Aruba Airport to Holiday Inn Resort: Transportation, Fare and Drive Time
By Guljar Hosen · Fares checked 19 September 2026
The Holiday Inn Resort Aruba is in the island's High-Rise North hotel zone. Airport taxi fares are set by the government by zone, so the price is the same whichever licensed taxi you take: $41 for one to four passengers, one way, before any surcharge.
This guide shows what you will pay, what changes the total, how long the drive takes, and when a private transfer is the better fit. Fares come from the official taxi.aw price list dated 27 May 2026, checked on 19 September 2026.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- The official taxi fare from Aruba airport to the High-Rise North zone, which includes the Holiday Inn Resort, is $41 for one to four passengers.
- Each extra passenger adds $3 (seven at most), each extra luggage piece adds $3, and a $5 surcharge applies on Sundays, holidays and 11 PM to 7 AM.
- The drive is about 20 minutes to the high-rise hotel zone; traffic varies.
- The Aruba Taxi App's own FAQ lists a $10 airport surcharge; taxi.aw's price list shows none, so confirm the total before you ride.
- For five or more people, lots of luggage, children or a late landing, a private transfer gives one fixed quote.
QUICK ANSWER
A taxi from Aruba airport to the Holiday Inn Resort Aruba costs the official $41 for one to four passengers, one way, before any surcharge. The drive is about 20 minutes, and a private transfer gives one fixed price with a driver waiting at arrivals.
What a taxi from the airport costs
The Holiday Inn Resort Aruba is in the High-Rise North hotel zone, and the government-set airport fare for that zone is $41.
Taxi fares in Aruba are fixed by the government and published at taxi.aw, so the price is the same whichever licensed taxi you take. The $41 covers one to four passengers in one taxi, one way, before any surcharge. Extra passengers, extra luggage, Sundays and night rides add to it, and the table below shows how the total moves.
| SITUATION | TOTAL |
|---|---|
| 1 to 4 people, weekday daytime | $41 |
| 6 people, weekday daytime | $47 ($41 + 2 extra passengers at $3) |
| 7 people, the legal maximum for one taxi | $50 ($41 + 3 extra passengers at $3) |
| 4 people landing after 11:00 PM | $46 ($41 + $5 surcharge) |
| 4 people with two extra pieces of luggage | $47 ($41 + 2 pieces at $3) |
These figures come from the official taxi.aw price list dated 27 May 2026, checked on 19 September 2026. The $5 surcharge applies once per trip on Sundays, official holidays, every day from 11:00 PM to 7:00 AM, and from December 24 through January 1. Each passenger may bring one piece of luggage and one backpack or handbag; each additional piece is $3. For any other combination, use the fare lookup in our Aruba taxi rates guide.
The Aruba Taxi App's own FAQ also lists a $10 airport surcharge on rides from the airport; taxi.aw's price list does not show one, so confirm the total with your driver or in the app.
How long the drive takes
Plan on about 20 minutes from the terminal to the high-rise hotel zone.
As stated on our home page, the high-rise hotels are about 20 minutes from the airport, and Eagle Beach and the low-rise resorts are about 15. Traffic varies, so allow extra time if you have a dinner reservation or an excursion booked for your arrival day. Most of the wait between landing and the hotel is inside the terminal, not on the road: immigration, baggage claim and customs come first. Our airport arrival guide walks through each step.
Your ways from the airport to the hotel
Three options work for the Holiday Inn, and each has a catch.
| OPTION | WHAT IT COSTS | THE CATCH |
|---|---|---|
| Licensed taxi | $41 for one to four passengers, plus extras | Extra passengers, luggage and night rides add to the fare; seven passengers at most |
| Arubus (public bus) | $2.60 a trip | No luggage, only carry-on items; not a door-to-door ride |
| Private transfer (Dushi Transfers) | One fixed, all-in quote agreed before you fly | You book ahead, and the price comes by quote |
Taxis wait at the official stand near the arrivals exit; see how Aruba taxis work for payment, tipping and the surcharge. To compare every way out of the airport in one table, see our Aruba airport transportation page. Your hotel is one of many in the same zone; the full list is on our hotel transfers page.
Groups, luggage and children
A taxi is simple for one or two people. It gets awkward as the group, the bags or the hour grows.
Five or more people A taxi carries at most seven by law, so a group of eight needs two taxis and two fares. Our Mercedes-Benz Sprinter carries up to 14 passengers together, and our SUV up to 5 guests (4 with airport bags).
Lots of luggage Every extra piece past one per passenger is $3 in a taxi. A private vehicle is sized for your group's bags, and your driver helps with luggage.
Children who need car seats Tell us the ages when you book and the right seats are installed and ready.
A late landing A taxi adds a $5 surcharge from 11:00 PM to 7:00 AM. With Dushi Transfers you agree one fixed price before you fly, we track your flight, and your driver waits at arrivals with a name sign.
Coming back to the airport
Leave earlier than you think: the airport recommends checking in 3 hours before departure.
On departure day, the Aruba Airport Authority recommends a check-in time of 3 hours before your scheduled flight, as read on its frequently asked questions page on 20 September 2026. If you fly to the United States, you also pass US pre-clearance in Aruba, so leave room for it. Tell us your flight time when you book and we plan the ride around the 3 hours. Our drivers do airport pickups and drop-offs at Queen Beatrix, and we track your flight on every pickup. Read our customs preclearance guide for how early to arrive if you are flying to the US.
Ready to book a ride to the Holiday Inn Resort, or anywhere else on the island? See our private airport transfer for what is included, and compare it with the taxi fare above before you decide.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a taxi from Aruba airport to the Holiday Inn Resort?
The official taxi fare to the High-Rise North zone, which includes the Holiday Inn Resort Aruba, is $41 for one to four passengers, one way, before any surcharge. Each extra passenger adds $3, and the price comes from the taxi.aw price list dated 27 May 2026.
How far is the Holiday Inn Resort from Aruba airport?
As stated on our home page, the high-rise hotel zone is about 20 minutes from the airport by car. Traffic varies, so allow extra time.
Is there a night or Sunday surcharge on the taxi?
Yes. A $5 surcharge applies once per trip on Sundays, official holidays, every day from 11:00 PM to 7:00 AM, and from December 24 through January 1.
Can eight people ride in one taxi to the Holiday Inn?
No. The legal maximum is seven passengers, so a group of eight needs two taxis. One Mercedes-Benz Sprinter carries up to 14 passengers together.
Is there an airport surcharge on top of the taxi fare?
taxi.aw's price list does not show one. The Aruba Taxi App's own FAQ lists a $10 airport surcharge on rides from the airport, so confirm the total with your driver or in the app.
Does Dushi Transfers pick up at the Holiday Inn?
Yes. We do airport pickups and drop-offs across the island. Tell us your hotel, flight number and group size when you book and we reply with a fixed quote.
How early should I leave the Holiday Inn for my flight home?
The Aruba Airport Authority recommends checking in 3 hours before your scheduled departure. Tell us your flight time when you book and we plan the ride around it.
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