Every time I visit Roatan I rent a car for at least one day or more.
Good to hear you enjoy your visits.
The roads are not interstate quality by anymeans,but "terrifying" is hardly a word I would use.
that's the one I used.
Yes,caution should always be exercised...but that is true everywhere you drive. Ive drive in a lot more tense situatuion in the United Stares.
But, in the US we have discernable laws, reflective striping, improved shoulders, reflectors on bikesand pedestrians, and we have fast access to world class emergency medical care. Most US drivers do not have the "tense situation" experience you do. I myself have always owned a Jeep. I abide by the slogan, "The better the 4 wheel drive, the further out you get stuck". I, too, know about vehicles, roads and the consequences of risk in a remote location. This is the same analogy I draw for those who wish to dive the Blue Hole in Belize. It's a long way to get assistance.
Even if you get into a taxi or van, buckle up the seat belts and be observant.
Dont let some people "in the know" scare you off from enjoying the freedom of having your own wheels to go where and when you want.
I'm not trying to scare anyone off, I am making absolutely sure they understand the cost bennefit ratio analysis. The bottom line on Roatan is: Where were you going to go, anyway? The need for mobility is rather limited.
Just check out the vehicle before you rent it to make sure evrything is in proper working order
Oky doky. That ought to cut down on the avaialable choice from the collection of 1995 Suzuki Samurais quite a bit. Be sure to check the wipers, brakes and headlight aiming.
and enjoy yourself!
Above all else.