Willemstad travel guide

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You're Going to Love Willemstad

With 125,000 inhabitants, Willemstad is the most populous city in Curaçao. It is the most popular tourist destination in the country. We recommend you stay at least 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Willemstad has to offer.

Where to Eat in Willemstad

If you’re looking for affordable options, C-Spice (Piscadera Bay John F. Kennedy Boulevard) and Tony Roma's - Curacao (Schottegatweg Oost 171 H) are great picks.

When to visit Willemstad

Willemstad in September
Estimated hotel price
$300
1 night at 3-star hotel
Willemstad in September
Estimated hotel price
$300
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Willemstad in August, when the average temperature is 84.2 °F, and the highest can go up to 87.8 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 75.2 °F, with an average temperature of 78.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in November, when precipitation is around 3.5″. In contrast, March is usually the driest month of the year in Willemstad, with an average rainfall of 0.4″.

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How to Get to Willemstad

Plane

When flying to Willemstad, you’ll arrive at Willemstad Hato Int. (CUR), which is located 7 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Willemstad from the United States departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 8h 05m.

Plane

When flying to Willemstad, you’ll arrive at Willemstad Hato Int. (CUR), which is located 7 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Willemstad from the United States departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 8h 05m.

Airports near Willemstad

Airlines serving Willemstad

KLM
Good (848 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,445 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,597 reviews)
Air France
Good (974 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,930 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,480 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,718 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,609 reviews)
Avianca
Good (1,327 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (770 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (5,778 reviews)
WestJet
Good (1,912 reviews)
Azul
Excellent (471 reviews)
Caribbean Airlines
Good (105 reviews)
TUI Fly Belgium
Good (32 reviews)
Surinam Airways
Okay (2 reviews)
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Where to stay in Willemstad

Average rates range from around $107 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $550 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Willemstad

Most booked hotels in Willemstad

Boutique Hotel Jt Curaçao
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, 244 reviews)
$104+
Renaissance Wind Creek Curacao Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 699 reviews)
$229+
Avila Beach Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 707 reviews)
$244+
Curacao Marriott Beach Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 620 reviews)
$287+
Kontiki Beach Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 386 reviews)
$212+
Blue Bay Curacao Golf & Beach Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 89 reviews)
$206+

Renting a car in Willemstad

Renting a car in Willemstad costs $53 per day, on average, or $264 if you want to rent if for 5 days. Budget, Ace and Avis are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Willemstad is the Hertz branch at Franklin D Roosevelt Weg 503, which is 6 miles from the city center.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 4% cheaper than airport locations in Willemstad.

Mini (Volkswagen up! or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Willemstad, while also 46% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Willemstad costs $53 per day, on average, or $264 if you want to rent if for 5 days. Budget, Ace and Avis are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Willemstad is the Hertz branch at Franklin D Roosevelt Weg 503, which is 6 miles from the city center.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 4% cheaper than airport locations in Willemstad.

Mini (Volkswagen up! or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Willemstad, while also 46% cheaper than other types, on average.