Can you get around Virgin Islands without a car?

Public Transportation The Vitran Bus System services various areas of the island and usually runs Monday - Friday. Vitran buses run along Centerline Road. The buses travel from the Cruz Bay ferry dock, through to Coral Bay, Salt Pond Bay and back to Cruz Bay.



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Top tips for renting a car in the U.S. Virgin Islands It is generally recommended to rent a car in the US Virgin Islands, unless you are staying in one of the larger towns. Taking cabs can be costly, and a rental car allows maximum flexibility for visiting beaches and hilltop settlements.

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If you plan to visit St. Thomas and St. John, I recommend spending one week in the US Virgin Islands. With 7 days, you have 2 days for travel time plus 5 days on the islands, which is plenty of time to visit the beaches, go snorkeling or take a boat cruise, and do a little hiking.

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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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Within Town Limits: $55 for 1-4 passengers, (5 or more passengers add $7 for each additional person). Airport to Frenchman's Reef, Limetree or Bolongo: $65 for 1-4 passengers, (5 or more passengers will pay an additional fare each).

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Virgin Islands Ferry services make it easy to island hop. There are 7 main islands in the Virgin Islands: St Thomas, St John and St Croix in the USVI and Tortola, Virgin Gorda, Anegada and Jost van Dyke in the BVI. All offer travelers something unique worth exploring.

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While many places on island accept major credit cards (Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express), there are many venues which will only accept cash (taxis, ferry terminals, customs docks, and some vendors and restaurants).

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St. Croix, one of the two major islands in the U.S. Virgin Islands, has, at 92.1 per 100,000, a higher homicide rate than any nation in the world; and. USVI has a larger proportion of foreign-born, about one-third, than any U.S. state or territory, save the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.

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Food in St. Thomas is EXPENSIVE as all food is imported and very little, if anything is grown locally.

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If you're a budget traveler, you can expect to spend around $50 to $100 per day in the U.S. Virgin Islands. This includes accommodation, food, transportation, and some activities. On the other hand, if you're a mid-range traveler, you can expect to spend around $150 to $250 per day.

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Public transportation services are available in St. Thomas through the bus system and safari bus routes. The fares are $1 per person but routes are limited.

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Thomas can be slightly less expensive overall than St. John. It's a bit easier to work within a budget on St. Thomas where you don't have to necessarily rent a car, you have different hotel tiers to choose from, and you have access to cheaper food options (in both restaurants and the larger grocery stores).

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

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The cost of U.S. Virgin Islands all-inclusive vacation packages can vary, but you'll find some that are as low as $860. Just note that prices can change quite a bit based on several factors, like when in 2023 you visit, the rating of the hotel you book, and flight times.

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St. Croix, on the other hand, is the largest and least visited of the US Virgin Islands. It's a quieter island where you can find secluded beaches and empty trails. There are two main towns, the capital: Christiansted and another town, Frederiksted.

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Additionally, if you're planning a trip during the off season and traveling alone, ask for the hotel's occupancy rate -- you may want crowds. The social scene in both the B.V.I. and the U.S.V.I. is intense from mid-December to mid-April. After that, it slumbers a bit.

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