Any Problems Renting a car in St Maarten

[Mike Wolfe]

Hello all..
I am thinking about renting a car in St Maarten in a few weeks and wanted some other opionions on the pros and cons..


I am wanting to know what others felt about the traffic, Parking, and overall problems..

Thanks for any help..

Mike

 

[chasbos]

St. Maarten is great on your own with your own wheels! Our family had a jeep and driving around the island with the sun beating down and the wind in hair was the best.

Traffic is actually very organized - even a few set of stop lights around Philipsburg. The roads are very narrow and winding in spots but nothing too scary. We even drove down front street the one day - dodging people though!

You can get around the whole island in 1.5 hours if all you do is drive. But there are many interesting places to stop - just ask for a map.

My kids thought the day we toured the island was awesome and it is still a highlight of our week there.

 

[O&WMOM]

What agencies are available and do they carry car seats?

Driving around the island on our own sounds wonderful

 

[chasbos]

We rented from our resort but when you get tendered onto the island you are brought to Front Street and there is Avis, Hertz, Thrifty and Paradise Island Car rental. I have the phone numbers from my pocket map that offer 15% off to reserve ahead.

I am not sure about the car seats - I doubt it. These islands are very laid back. We piled all 6 of us into the jeep - my 4 girls fit fine in the back, they just shared seat belts.

If you need any more info just let me know.