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.
Activities & attractions in Willemstad
Activities
Tours
Where to Eat in Willemstad
If you’re looking for affordable options, C-Spice (Piscadera Bay John F. Kennedy Boulevard) and Centro Gastrobar - Courtyard Curacao (11 Pater Euwensweg) are great picks.
When to visit Willemstad
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″.
How to Get to Willemstad
Plane
When flying to Willemstad, you’ll arrive at Willemstad Hato Int. (CUR), which is located 11 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Willemstad include American Airlines, GlobalX Airlines and JetBlue. The shortest flight to Willemstad from the United States departs from Miami and takes around 3h 02m.
Car
Another option to get to Willemstad is to pick up a car rental from Jan Thiel, which is about 4 km from Willemstad. You’ll find branches of Avis and Ross Rental Cars, among others, in Jan Thiel.
Airports near Willemstad
Airlines serving Willemstad
Where to stay in Willemstad
From 5-star hotels such as the Zoëtry Curaçao Resort & Spa to great affordable options like the Boho Bohemian Boutique Hotel, Willemstad offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $123 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $676 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Willemstad
Most booked hotels in Willemstad
Renting a car in Willemstad
Renting a car in Willemstad costs $54 per day, on average, or $272 if you want to rent if for 5 days. Avis, Budget and Hertz are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Willemstad is the Budget branch at Curacao International Airport, which is 11 km 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.
The most frequently booked car type in Willemstad is Full-size (Hyundai Santa Fe or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Class Standard Truck or similar) are, on average, 55% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.