Renting a car is easy. Of course, there will be rental booths at the airport, but there will likely be a rental car agency on site of many of the resorts and hotels. Or, they are just a phone call away and will come to you. There will be international rental agencies (Hertz, Avis, etc.) as well as locals ... one is not preferred over the other.
To rent a car, you need a temporary license. There is no test ... it is just a matter of paying the license fee. The agency will usually handle the licensing arrangements for you.
The rules of the road may require some adjustment (driving on the left side of the road for instance). Most of the roads are paved and are in fair condition. But, they are narrow and often have no shoulders. Sometimes there are stoplights but often roundabouts at intersections (yield to traffic from the right).
It costs more to rent a car in the tropics than in the US with daily rates ranging from around $50 to $90. For a week's rental, you will often receive one free day. Agencies usually offer a selection of compact cars as well as four-wheel drive or open-topped jeeps. The cars are generally in good condition with various options. Be sure to ask for air conditioning!
Car speedometers and road signs are in kilometers. The speed limit in urban areas is generally 40 km per hour. There are no right turns on red.
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