Are taxis in St. Thomas cash only?

Some taxis accept credit cards, but the majority of taxis in St. Thomas are cash only.



In 2026, the vast majority of taxis in St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands, still operate on a cash-only basis. While a very small number of independent drivers have begun to adopt mobile payment apps or card readers, you should never assume a taxi will accept plastic. Taxi rates in St. Thomas are non-metered and are instead regulated by the Virgin Islands Taxicab Commission based on destination and the number of passengers. It is a standard practice for drivers to collect cash at the end of the ride, and many do not carry significant change for large bills. If you absolutely must use a credit card, you are advised to inform the dispatcher or the driver before boarding the vehicle to see if a card-accepting driver is available. To avoid any stress, travelers are peer-recommended to keep a mix of $5, $10, and $20 bills on hand, as ATMs on the island can be sparse outside of the main Charlotte Amalie and Red Hook areas.

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KNOW- In St. Thomas, The U.S. dollar is the only currency accepted. Credit cards are not accepted at all venues, so plan to carry cash.

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Tipping is the same as the US or Europe - 15% of your restaurant check, more if service has been exceptional. An extra dollar or two for your taxi driver is fine, more if he/she handles bags or conducts a good island tour. Being thoughtful and considerate is appreciated anywhere in the world.

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Call tel 340/774-7457 to order a taxi van. If you don't plan to rent a car, it's easy to find taxi drivers. Just have your hotel or restaurant call a taxi for you, no matter where you are. Even better: Get the card of a favorite taxi driver and let him or her know your itinerary—or call the drivers we recommend below.

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For visitors who wish to take in the sights, a variety of options exist. You can enjoy an island tour via safari bus or taxi, rent a car or motor bike, or travel on the Vitran public bus system.

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As you are arriving to St. Thomas, keep in mind that local etiquette is to first greet people as you are addressing them with a “Good Morning/Afternoon/Night.” If you are unsure of the time, “Good Day” is always acceptable.

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MasterCard and Visa are widely accepted on all the islands that cater to visitors, especially Virgin Gorda, Tortola, St. John, St. Croix, and, of course, St. Thomas.

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Most drivers pay for the privilege of driving an agency cab. Your tips are all they make in salary. 15-20%. And if you're thinking of not tipping that much, please don't take a cab.

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While you can't request a taxi using Uber in Saint-Thomas, you can request a trip with UberX, a different ride option with unique features, directly from the Uber app. To get started, open the Uber app, enter your pickup and dropoff locations, then select UberX from the list of ride options.

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For the latest quarter assessed by the U.S. EPA (January 2021 - March 2021), tap water provided by this water utility was in compliance with federal health-based drinking water standards.

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Passengers leaving from the US Virgin Islands into mainland US and passengers entereing US Virgin Islands from foreign countries will be subject to customs checking. Note that US citizens DO NOT NEED A PASSPORT. You can travel to any US possession without a passport.

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St. Thomas is a very safe island. It is a protectorate territory of the United States, and because of this the same laws and rules are obeyed that would be expected in any U.S. city back in North American mainland.

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