GETTING AROUND BONAIRE
We recommend you rent a vehicle while you’re on Bonaire. This gives you the freedom to explore the island at your leisure. Bonaire is one of the world’s top shore diving destinations, so the ability to transport yourself from one dive spot to another is great. You'll also want to explore Bonaire while you're here and do activities such as kayak in the mangroves, visit the donkey sanctuary and check out the windsurfing.
The most popular rental vehicles are pickup trucks. Many of the roads around Bonaire are bumpy and you'll want to be going on some off road adventures. Pickups are perfect for navigating the bumps and for hauling dive gear or other equipment around the island. Something to note is that most rental vehicles are stick shift, so if you want an automatic, you need to book early to get your preference. We can help you arrange vehicle requirements for your Bonaire visit along with all your accommodation, diving and other requirements.
In Bonaire, you drive on the right-hand side of the road and international road signs apply. The speed limit is 60 kms/hr outside urban areas and 40 kms/hr inside urban areas. As well as pedestrians and cyclists, drivers need to be careful of donkeys and goats on the roadways.
Read more about rental vehicles on Bonaire here - You need a vehicle to get around Bonaire, here's why!
Bonaire visitor tip: We recommend you hire a vehicle to have the freedom to explore the island.
If you want to visit Aruba, Venezuela, or Curacao, please note that there are no ferry services. Air travel between these locations is the only form of transport. It is possible to charter a private boat as a personal tour if you are interested.