TropicDrive.com connects local car rental companies with the international market, offering tourists convenience and transparency
WILLEMSTAD - Finding and booking a rental car in Curaçao just got a whole lot easier. With the launch of TropicDrive.com, travelers can now, for the first time, compare live availability, prices, and rental conditions from local car rental companies — and book their vehicle directly online.
Until now, booking a car in Curaçao has been remarkably difficult. While travelers elsewhere in the world rely on platforms like Booking.com or Skyscanner to effortlessly arrange everything online, Curaçao lacked a comparable solution for car rentals.
Tourists often had to browse multiple websites or send individual WhatsApp messages to ask about availability. Because of time differences, unclear terms, and limited information, many travelers were uncertain about what to expect. At the same time, many local providers — despite offering great service and competitive prices — remained almost invisible online.
TropicDrive.com changes this.
The platform functions as a comparison and booking site for car rentals, much like what Booking.com did for hotels. Travelers can view all available vehicles, current prices, insurance options, and rental terms in one clear overview — fully transparent and available in multiple languages.
“Tourists today want to arrange everything online — fast, clear, and reliable,” says Armando Cepeda, founder of TropicDrive.com. “Just as travelers use Booking.com, Skyscanner, Airbnb, or Expedia to compare hotels, apartments and flights, TropicDrive.com finally makes it possible to do the same for car rentals in Curaçao. Until now, there was no central platform that gave local car rental companies this level of visibility. With TropicDrive.com, we’re changing that — a single place to search, compare, and book instantly.”
Clear Terms, Fair Prices
A key feature of the platform is its transparent payment structure. Customers pay only a small portion of the rental amount online, with the remaining balance paid directly to the rental company upon pickup. This keeps the process fair and transparent — and provides security for both parties.
To make booking as easy as possible, TropicDrive.com supports all major payment methods, including Visa, Mastercard, iDEAL, Maestro, and American Express. This allows both international travelers and local users to pay securely and conveniently.
Opportunities for Local Businesses
TropicDrive.com opens new doors for local car rental companies. Through a user-friendly partner dashboard, rental companies can manage their fleet, pricing, and availability, while benefiting from TropicDrive’s active marketing efforts. The platform invests heavily in online visibility, helping local businesses reach a broader international audience.
“We want to give local car rental companies the same online opportunities as the big international players,” says Cepeda. “At the same time, we make it easier for travelers to find and book reliable local rentals with confidence.”
Expansion Across the Caribbean
Although TropicDrive.com is launching first in Curaçao, its ambitions reach further. In the coming years, the company plans to expand across the Caribbean, including Aruba, Bonaire, and Sint Maarten.
The goal: to become a regional platform that makes trustworthy, transparent, and fair car rentals accessible to travelers throughout the Caribbean.
