Introduction
What to do
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Road Town travel guide

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You're Going to Love Road Town

With 8,449 inhabitants, Road Town is the most populous city in the British Virgin Islands. It is the most popular tourist destination in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Road Town has to offer.

When to visit Road Town

Road Town in February
Estimated package price
$381
2 travelers
Flight to Road Town
3 nights at hotel
Road Town in February
Estimated package price
$381
2 travelers
Flight to Road Town
3 nights at hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Road Town in August, when the average temperature is 82.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 87.8 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is February, when it can get as cold as 69.8 °F, with an average temperature of 75.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in October, when precipitation is around 5.8″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Road Town, with an average rainfall of 1.9″.

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How to Get to Road Town

Plane

When flying to Road Town, you’ll arrive at Road Town Beef Island (EIS), which is located 5 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Road Town from the United States departs from Miami and takes around 7h 05m.

Car

Another option to get to Road Town is to pick up a car rental from Virgin Gorda, which is about 15 miles from Road Town. You’ll find branches of Alamo and Hertz, among others, in Virgin Gorda.

Plane

When flying to Road Town, you’ll arrive at Road Town Beef Island (EIS), which is located 5 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Road Town from the United States departs from Miami and takes around 7h 05m.

Car

Another option to get to Road Town is to pick up a car rental from Virgin Gorda, which is about 15 miles from Road Town. You’ll find branches of Alamo and Hertz, among others, in Virgin Gorda.

Airports near Road Town

VIJVirgin Gorda
NGDAnegada
EISRoad Town Beef Island

Airlines serving Road Town

KLM
Good (1,485 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,563 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,539 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,913 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,554 reviews)
interCaribbean Airways
Okay (29 reviews)
Cape Air
Excellent (34 reviews)
Winair
Excellent (3 reviews)
Sunrise Airways
Excellent (1 reviews)
Tradewind
Excellent (2 reviews)
Fly Salone
Dniproavia
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Where to stay in Road Town

Average rates range from around $411 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $472 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Road Town

Most booked hotels in Road Town

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Sugar Mill Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.4, 86 reviews)
$472+
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Wyndham Tortola Bvi Lambert Beach Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 473 reviews)
$166+
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Long Bay Beach Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 143 reviews)
$544+
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Scrub Island Resort, Spa & Marina
5 stars
Excellent (8.1, 40 reviews)
$395+
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Peter Island Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 8 reviews)
$1,100+
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Maria’s by the Sea Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (10, 1 review)
$250+
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Renting a car in Road Town

Renting a car in Road Town costs $77 per day, on average, or $231 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 5% more expensive than at Road Town Beef Island.

The most frequently booked car type in Road Town is Luxury (Class Luxury Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Chevrolet Spark or similar) are, on average, 35% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Road Town costs $77 per day, on average, or $231 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 5% more expensive than at Road Town Beef Island.

The most frequently booked car type in Road Town is Luxury (Class Luxury Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Chevrolet Spark or similar) are, on average, 35% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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