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Fuel on Curaçao: the honest guide
Prices are regulated — but station spacing isn't even. Where and when to fill up.
Fuel on Curaçao is simpler than you'd think. Prices are set by the government's Regulatory Authority (RAC), so the station you pick doesn't change your bill much. What matters more is where the stations are — and they're not evenly distributed.
The two kinds of stations
Curoil is the dominant local brand, owned by the state. Their stations are 24/7 automated — no attendants, pay at the pump. They're your default and almost always the closest option in Willemstad and along the main roads.
Texaco and Shell are imported brands. Similar prices (regulated). They're staffed during normal hours and most close overnight.
How much
Expect around NAf 2 per liter for regular gasoline — roughly €1 per liter, or about $4 per US gallon. Prices move with global oil, so check the pump rather than trusting any fixed number you read online, including this one.
Payment
Cash in Antillean guilders (NAf) or US dollars — both accepted almost everywhere. Credit cards work at most city stations but are less reliable at rural ones. If you're heading to the west end, carry some cash as backup.
The spacing problem
Willemstad and the south coast are dense with stations. North of the airport and west of Soto, they thin out fast. By the time you reach Westpunt, Shete Boka, or Christoffel National Park, the nearest pump might be half an hour away.
The rule that matters: fill up in Willemstad or along the ring road before heading west. A full tank gets you there and back comfortably; a quarter tank might leave you coasting into an empty Shell at Lagun hoping it's open.
We check the fuel gauge with you at pickup and again at return. No games, no surprises — if it's full when you get it, bring it back full, and that's the deal.
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