Saint Thomas Island travel guide
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You're Going to Love Saint Thomas Island
Saint Thomas Island is a must-see destination in Saint Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands. It is the most popular tourist destination in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Saint Thomas Island has to offer.
Where to Eat in Saint Thomas Island
Charlotte Amalie is the neighborhood with the most restaurants in Saint Thomas Island. These include popular favorites such as Blue 11 (5330 Yacht Haven Grande Suite J9), St. Thomas Social (5320 Yacht Haven Grande Bldg M) and French Quarter Bistro (Rue De Saint Barthelemy). If you’re looking for affordable options, Caribbean Fish Market (6800 Nazareth Rd) and Sunset Grille (6280 Estate Nazareth) are great picks.
When to visit Saint Thomas Island
How to Get to Saint Thomas Island
Plane
Saint Thomas Island is served by 2 airports: Saint Thomas Island SPB (SPB) and Saint Thomas Island Cyril E King (STT). The closest to downtown Saint Thomas Island is Saint Thomas Island SPB, which is located 1 mile from the city center. Further away is Saint Thomas Island Cyril E King, 3 miles from the center of Saint Thomas Island. Saint Thomas Island Cyril E King is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Delta, Qatar Airways and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest flight to Saint Thomas Island from the United States departs from Orlando and takes around 2h 59m.
Car
Another option to get to Saint Thomas Island is to pick up a car rental from Christiansted, which is about 44 miles from Saint Thomas Island. You’ll find branches of Ace and Hertz, among others, in Christiansted.
Airports near Saint Thomas Island
Airlines serving Saint Thomas Island
Where to stay in Saint Thomas Island
Average rates range from around $371 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $466 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Sunset Gardens Guesthouse and Galleon House Hotel. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Saint Thomas Island, with prices from $35 to $1,382 per night. East End is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Saint Thomas Island are about 14% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Charlotte Amalie - In Saint Thomas Island’s most popular neighborhood to stay, recommended hotels include Hilltop Villas at Bluebeard's Castle by Capital Vacations, Olga's Fancy and Starz Hotel.
Where to stay in popular areas of Saint Thomas Island
Most booked hotels in Saint Thomas Island
Renting a car in Saint Thomas Island
Renting a car in Saint Thomas Island costs $99 per day, on average, or $397 if you want to rent if for 4 days. Thrifty, Budget and Dollar are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Saint Thomas Island is the Budget branch at Cyril E. King Intl Airport, which is 3 miles from the city center.
The most frequently booked car type in Saint Thomas Island is Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Ford Focus or similar) are, on average, 40% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.
Best car rental deals in Saint Thomas Island
Economy
2 Adults, 2 Bags
$38/day
Supplier choice
5 Adults, 5 Bags
$38/day