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.
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.
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″.
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 JetBlue, Qatar Airways and Delta. The shortest flight to Willemstad from the United States departs from Austin and takes around 18h 13m.
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.
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 10 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.
Mini (Volkswagen up! or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Willemstad, while also 46% cheaper than other types, on average.