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Aruba
Currency, language, tipping etiquette, and how to get around Aruba — plus every Tripzeeker itinerary covering the country.
Currency
AWG
Language
Dutch
Tipping
Customary
Region
Americas
Currency
Aruba uses the Aruban Florin (AWG). Use Tripzeeker's currency converter to check live exchange rates before you travel.
Language
The main languages are Dutch, Papiamento, English. English is widely understood, especially in tourist areas.
Tipping etiquette
10–15% in restaurants, often added automatically as a service charge.
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Rental car or taxis; the island is small enough to cross in under an hour.
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What currency does Aruba use?
Aruba uses the Aruban Florin (AWG). Tripzeeker's currency converter and tip calculator can help you budget in your home currency before you go.
What language is spoken in Aruba?
The main languages are Dutch, Papiamento, English. English is widely understood, especially in tourist areas.
Do I need to tip in Aruba?
10–15% in restaurants, often added automatically as a service charge.
How do you get around Aruba?
Rental car or taxis; the island is small enough to cross in under an hour.