Enterprise Rent-A-Car — Anton Dragtenweg Branch
Global rental network's Paramaribo outpost for setting your own pace across Suriname
Why Go
Tucked into the leafy riverside stretch of Anton Dragtenweg, this Enterprise branch is the go-to for travelers who'd rather steer their own Surinamese adventure than negotiate with a taxi each morning. It's the familiar green-and-white global brand — same reservation system, same accepted cards — dropped into a small tropical capital where a set of wheels genuinely unlocks the country.
The Experience
Walking in feels like any Enterprise counter anywhere: polite staff, standardized paperwork, keys handed over with a walk-around inspection. What changes is what waits outside. The branch sits on the palm-lined road that hugs the Suriname River just north of the historic center, so within five minutes of pulling out you're passing colonial wooden mansions, embassies, and glimpses of brown river water through the trees. Fleet leans toward compact sedans and small SUVs — sensible for Paramaribo's narrow streets and the potholed stretches you'll hit if you push south toward Brownsberg or east toward Commewijne's plantations. Staff are used to explaining Suriname's quirks: right-hand-drive traffic (a colonial-era holdover), the handful of one-way loops downtown, and where to refuel before heading into the interior.
What to Try
Book the smallest 4x4 or crossover they'll offer rather than a sedan — the extra ground clearance pays for itself the moment you leave paved Paramaribo. Ask about a one-way drop at the airport (PBM) location so you can spend your last day driving the eastern district plantations and hand the car back at Zanderij instead of doubling back into town. Request the vehicle with a full tank and note the fuel-return policy in writing; independent stations near the branch are cheaper than airport refills.
Insider Tip
Reserve online through enterprise.com in your home currency rather than walking in — the counter rate for drop-ins is noticeably higher, and pre-booking locks in the international insurance terms your credit card actually recognizes. Also, pick up mid-morning, not right at opening: the Anton Dragtenweg branch runs limited pick-up and after-hours services, and you'll get faster processing once the first airport-transfer rush clears. Bring your passport, home driver's license, and an International Driving Permit — Surinamese police at road checks want to see all three.
The Practical Stuff
Address: Anton Dragtenweg 49, Paramaribo. Phone: +597 855-0890. Accepts major Visa, Mastercard, and American Express (credit and debit). Driving is permitted within Suriname only — crossing into French Guiana or Guyana with the rental is not allowed. Bring passport, home license, and IDP. Parking is free on-site while you complete paperwork. The branch is a short taxi ride (SRD 40–60) from most central hotels; walkable from riverfront properties along Dragtenweg itself.
Pair It With
- 101 Suites Guide — A convenient Dragtenweg-area stay so you can walk to the rental counter on pickup morning and skip the taxi altogether.
- 168 Restaurant Guide — Grab a solid Chinese-Surinamese lunch a few doors down before hitting the road — the last reliable sit-down meal before the drive out to the plantations or interior.
- 597SpeedUp Watertubing Guide — With a car in hand, the river and creek excursions this outfit runs become an easy self-drive day trip instead of a logistical puzzle.
- 'T Vat Sidewalk Cafe Guide — Return the keys, walk to this beloved expat-and-local terrace on the waterfront, and toast the trip with a cold Parbo beer.
