Is it best to rent car on St. Croix?

If you plan on exploring St. Croix, it's best to rent a car while visiting. St. Croix's roads will take you through the rainforest, up a mountain nicknamed 'The Beast', along scenic hilltops and coastal drives, through neighborhoods named after Danish plantations like 'Work and Rest', 'Little Princess', and 'Solitude'.



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Croix, USVI. If you plan to do some serious sightseeing on the island, you'll need to rent a car, as getting around by public transportation is a slow, uneven process.

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St. Croix is much longer than it is wide. It only takes about 50 minutes to drive from the east side to the west side and less to drive north to south (especially depending on where you are on the island). BUT, the roads can be extremely bumpy.

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There are no Uber, Lyft, or other ride-share companies operating on St. Croix. There are a number of taxi options, and the best drivers are better found by referral than listed.

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To avoid collisions on hairpin turns in hilly and mountainous areas, it is recommended that you stay as far left as possible and slow down to about 10 mph. St. Croix has a lot of winding roads, some with potholes and many with low lighting at night.

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We suggest that you use the same precautions you would whenever you are in an unfamiliar place: don't carry a lot of cash with you (there are plenty of ATM's on the island to resupply as you go), lock your doors at night, don't leave any valuables in your vehicle or on any beach unattended, don't walk into dark areas ...

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The distance between St. Thomas and St. Croix is 40 miles.

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The North Shore It is the most touristy region of St. Croix, site of the best beaches, the most hotels, and the densest shopping. It is also the takeoff point (at Christiansted Harbor) for excursions to Buck Island, St. Croix's most popular attraction.

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The largest of the US Virgin Islands, Saint Croix boasts the clearest turquoise blue water, sink your toes in sand, eclectic Caribbean cuisines and rich history and culture. There is so much to see and explore, we advise at least a week-long stay.

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U.S. Dollars. Credit cards are accepted at most establishments. If you prefer to use cash, there are many ATMs located around the island.

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No fees/taxes: Standard expenses include taxes and fees at purchase and registration and inspections every year when buying a car. You're not responsible for any of these in a long-term rental. No wear-and-tear maintenance costs: You won't have to pay for things like new brakes or tires on your long-term car rental.

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One of the three U.S. Virgin Islands—which includes Saint John and Saint Thomas—St. Croix is often overlooked for its more tourist- and cruise-centric siblings. But it's precisely this lack of overt commercialism that siren calls first-time vacationers, repeat visitors, and lifelong locals in the know.

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