Ross Rental Cars Suriname
Suriname's go-to rental fleet for drivers who want the whole country on their own schedule.
Why Go
If you want to see more of Suriname than the Paramaribo city grid, you need wheels ΓÇö and Ross has become the default answer for travelers who'd rather explore Brownsberg, Commewijne and the coastal road than negotiate with taxis every morning.
The Experience
The Kwattaweg 264 head office sits on one of Paramaribo's busiest arteries, a short drive west of the historic center. The vibe is straightforward and business-first ΓÇö a small counter operation where staff hand over keys, walk you through the paperwork in Dutch or English, and send you on your way. What sets the visit apart is the flexibility: office hours are Monday to Friday 8:00ΓÇô16:30, but pick-up and drop-off can be arranged 24/7 as long as you flag your arrival or departure time in advance, which is a lifesaver for the odd-hour flights into Zanderij (JAP). The fleet skews Toyota-heavy and well-suited to Surinamese roads, and booking direct through their site knocks 10% off the rate you'd get through an OTA.
What to Try
For most first-time visitors, the Toyota Vitz economy (from ~USD 40/day) or Toyota Ractis compact (~USD 50/day) is more than enough for Paramaribo and coastal day trips. If you're heading inland toward Brownsberg Nature Park, Berg en Dal, or the Afobaka road, upgrade to the Toyota Vanguard SUV or the Ford Ranger pick-up ΓÇö the extra clearance pays off the moment the tarmac ends. Families or small groups asking about Commewijne plantation loops should look at the Toyota Sienta (5+2) or the seven-seat Alphard mini-van.
Insider Tip
Book direct on rossrentalcars.com rather than through Kayak or a third-party aggregator ΓÇö you'll automatically pick up the 10% direct-booking discount, and you can WhatsApp +597-856-8668 to lock in an after-hours airport hand-off, something most Suriname rental desks won't do without a fuss. Message a day ahead if you want an SUV in high season (JulyΓÇôAugust, December) since the 4x4 stock moves fast.
The Practical Stuff
Address: Kwattaweg 264, Paramaribo. Phone/WhatsApp: +597-856-8668. Office hours: MonΓÇôFri 08:00ΓÇô16:30, closed weekends (pickup/drop-off available 24/7 by arrangement). Email: info@rossrentalcars.com. Payment in USD or SRD; bring your home driver's license plus passport. Drive on the left in Suriname, and note that fuel stations thin out quickly once you leave the coastal strip ΓÇö fill up in Paramaribo before any interior trip.
Pair It With
- Commewijne plantation loop — The classic half-day self-drive out of Paramaribo ΓÇö cross the Jules Wijdenbosch Bridge and string together Frederiksdorp, Peperpot and Mari├½nburg at your own pace.
- Brownsberg Nature Park — A ~2.5-hour drive south where an SUV or pick-up from the Ross fleet actually earns its keep on the final stretch of red-dirt access road.
- 'T VAT Sidewalk Cafe Guide — A nearby Paramaribo staple to grab a Parbo and a bite once you've dropped the keys back at Kwattaweg.
- Galibi & Albina coastal run — The eastbound drive to the Marowijne river is only realistic with your own car ΓÇö a comfortable sedan like the Toyota Allion handles it easily.