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

Road Town travel guide

Road Town Tourism | Road Town Guide

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 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Road Town has to offer.

When to visit Road Town

Road Town in September
Estimated hotel price
$91
1 night at 3-star hotel
Road Town in September
Estimated hotel price
$91
1 night at 3-star 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 New York and takes around 10h 05m.

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 New York and takes around 10h 05m.

Airports near Road Town

Airlines serving Road Town

KLM
Good (1,431 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,084 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,502 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,898 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,045 reviews)
Caribbean Airlines
Excellent (207 reviews)
interCaribbean Airways
Okay (25 reviews)
Cape Air
Excellent (37 reviews)
Winair
Excellent (3 reviews)
Tradewind
Excellent (2 reviews)
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Where to stay in Road Town

Average rates range from around $296 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $1,240 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Road Town

Most booked hotels in Road Town

Sugar Mill Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, 77 reviews)
$347+
Peter Island Resort
5 stars
Excellent (10, 8 reviews)
$1,240+
Scrub Island Resort, Spa & Marina
5 stars
Excellent (8.4, 39 reviews)
$568+
Wyndham Tortola Bvi Lambert Beach Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 453 reviews)
$194+
Long Bay Beach Resort
4 stars
Good (7.9, 142 reviews)
$618+
Maria’s by the Sea Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (9.7, 2 reviews)
$247+

Renting a car in Road Town

Renting a car in Road Town costs $74 per day, on average, or $296 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 1% cheaper than airport locations in Road Town.

Economy (Chevrolet Spark or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Road Town, while also 36% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Road Town costs $74 per day, on average, or $296 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 1% cheaper than airport locations in Road Town.

Economy (Chevrolet Spark or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Road Town, while also 36% cheaper than other types, on average.