Rarotonga by car · Rarotonga by car
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Rarotonga by car
Rarotonga by car
To drive a car you need a Cook Islands driver’s license, which can be purchased from the police station in Avarua for $20 upon presentation of your drivers licence. Be prepared for a huge queue! The licence is laminated, with your photo, so think of it as a souvenir. Rental car companies issue a temporary licence that is valid until noon the following day, with a charge of $2 for this provision. If you are in a group of drivers, the rental car companies can issue a temporary licence to each driver, each valid until noon the day following issue. This may work for you. If you happen to be travelling to Aitutaki it is wise to your licence there, because there is no queues and it costs $2.50 instead of $20!
There are plenty of rental car choices around the island. Some operate from multiple locations. Expect to pay around $50-$60 per day for a small car. $15-$20 extra to pick up or drop from the airport. The opening hours, like everything else on Rarotonga can be limited. Expect many to open around 0900 AM, and close again before 1600 PM on weekdays, expect some to be open for very limited times on Sundays, if at all.
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