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With no formal customs or border control at the roads connecting Sint Maarten and St. Martin, rental cars offer travelers the freedom and mobility to tour both the French and Dutch sides of the island for reasonable rates.
Driving in both Dutch Sint Maarten and French St. Martin is on the right hand side of the road. Both countries will honor international driver's licenses for those who wish to rent cars. Seat belts are required in both countries - children under 12 are required to ride in the back seat and children under 4 should be in a car seat. Roads on both parts of the island are in good condition for the Caribbean, but drivers should beware of poorly lit streets, herds of animals, and concealed or missing street signs. Drivers should always be defensive while driving with a rental car in another country.
Rental agencies usually have to deliver cars directly to your hotel, so a taxi might be required from the airport but a large number of agencies are at your disposal on both parts of the island and travelers can find rental car stations near the airport. Taxi rates are affordable on the island, with prices ranging from $30(USD) to $50(USD) a day with unlimited mileage and free drop off. Passenger will incur extra fees with the price of gasoline, child seats, extra driver permits, or the highly recommended collision damage insurance, which will generally run from $9(USD) to $14(USD) a day. Credit card holders should also learn about rental vehicle insurance they may hold on their card.
Rental Car Companies in Sint Maarten:
| Rental Company |
Contact Information |
| Alamo - Juliana, Philipsburg |
599-545-5546 599-551-1155 599-545-4415 http://www.alamo.com |
| Avis - Philipsburg, Juliana, Grand Case |
599-545-2847 http://www.avis.com |
| Budget - Juliana, Philipsburg |
599-545-4030 http://www.budget.com |
| Dollar - Juliana |
599-544-2192 http://www.dollar.com |
| Hertz - Juliana, Marigot, Philipsburg |
599-545-4541 http://www.hertz.com |
| National - Juliana, Philipsburg |
599-545-5552 599-545-4415 800-328-4567 http://www.nationalcar.com |
Rental Car Companies in St. Martin:
| Rental Company | Contact Information |
| Avis - Grand Case |
590-87-50-60 http://www.avis.com |
| Cara�bes Car Rental | 590-29-64-26 |
| Esp�rance Car Rental | 590-87-51-09 |
| Hertz | 590-87-83-71 599-545-4541 http://www.hertz.com |
| Prestige Car Rental - Grand Case |
590-29-21-57 |
| Unity Car Rental | 590-87-34-97 800-836-4529 http://www.unitycars.com/ |
There are plenty of options for renting a car in St. Martin and Sint Maarten, and the absence of a custom or border patrol station means that a short drive is all that separates the French and the Dutch side of the island.
Visitors who rent bikes and scooters often find that getting around St. Martin is as easy as it is fun.
St. Martin's bus service allows vacationers to travel like locals.
Don't forget about the excellent types of accommodations found in St. Martin.