Arc Agency: Your Wheels for Exploring Statia
A one-stop rental agent steps from the airport, ready to roll you into island adventures.
Why Go
On a 21-square-kilometer island where the volcano, the sea, and 17th-century ruins are all within a few minutes' drive, having your own set of wheels changes everything — and Arc Agency makes picking them up as easy as strolling off the tarmac.
The Experience
Tucked on John E. Mars Road just a short walk from F.D. Roosevelt Airport, Arc Agency is one of those quintessentially Statian operations that quietly does a bit of everything. Officially a Nagico insurance representative and Slot Mania Casino operator, they're best known to visitors as a reliable source of clean, well-kept SUVs and pickup trucks. Statia's roads climb, twist, and occasionally turn to dirt as you head toward The Quill or drop down to Zeelandia Bay, so the extra clearance of an SUV or truck is genuinely useful — not a luxury upsell. The vibe here is low-key and personal: you're dealing with a small local outfit that also rents apartments to business travelers and runs a casino, so expect a chatty handover rather than a corporate counter. Grab the keys, throw your dive bag or hiking boots in the back, and Oranjestad's cliffside old town is about ten minutes away.
What to Try
Book an SUV or a pickup rather than the smallest option — the roads out to White Wall, Venus Bay, and the Quill trailhead reward higher clearance. If you're traveling with dive gear or planning a beach cooler run, the trucks earn their keep. Ask about multi-day rates if you're staying longer than a weekend; small agencies on Statia often flex on price for repeat days. Because Arc also handles insurance locally, they're a sensible pick if you want any coverage questions answered face-to-face before you drive off.
Insider Tip
Fuel up in Oranjestad before heading north or south — there's essentially one main station on the island, and hours can be short on Sundays. Also: return the vehicle with a full tank and a rinse if you've been on dusty back roads to Boven National Park; small operators notice, and it pays forward in goodwill the next time you visit.
The Practical Stuff
Location: Blvd #22, Airport Road (John E. Mars Road 22), John A. Mars, Bay Brow — a walkable few minutes from F.D. Roosevelt Airport (EUX). You'll need a valid driver's license; most visitors can drive on their home license for short stays, but confirm at pickup. Driving is on the right. Statia is small (roughly 21 km²), so a full tank goes a long way, but plan around the island's limited fuel hours. Cash (USD) and cards are both commonly accepted on Statia, though it's smart to carry some cash for smaller vendors.
Pair It With
- The Quill National Park — With your rental you can drive straight to the trailhead in Oranjestad and hike into the dormant volcano's rainforest crater — Statia's signature adventure.
- Aquarium Dive Site — One of the nearby dive spots highlighted around Arc Agency's area; an SUV makes hauling tanks and gear to the shore entries painless.
- Baby Beach (Statia) — A quiet, sheltered swimming spot that's easiest to reach with your own vehicle rather than waiting on a taxi.
- Bacchanalia Guide — A neighboring restaurant that makes an easy first or last stop when you're picking up or dropping off the car near the airport.
- A Quiet Getaway – One-Bedroom Apartment — A nearby stay that pairs naturally with Arc's airport-adjacent rentals for a seamless arrive-sleep-drive routine.
