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

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.

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Activities & attractions in Saint Thomas Island

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Where to Eat in Saint Thomas Island

East End is the neighborhood with the most restaurants in Saint Thomas Island. These include popular favorites such as 3 Palms (6100 Red Hook Qtrs), Ocean 180 (6600 Smith Bay) and Sunset Grille (6280 Estate Nazareth). If you’re looking for affordable options, Mafolie Restaurant (7091 Estate Mafolie) and Caribbean Fish Market (6800 Nazareth Rd) are great picks.

When to visit Saint Thomas Island

Saint Thomas Island in May
Estimated package price
$740
2 travelers
Flight to Saint Thomas Island
3 nights at hotel
Saint Thomas Island in May
Estimated package price
$740
2 travelers
Flight to Saint Thomas Island
3 nights at hotel

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 JetBlue, TAP AIR PORTUGAL, American Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest flight to Saint Thomas Island from the United States departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 2h 31m.

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 Avis, among others, in Christiansted.

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 JetBlue, TAP AIR PORTUGAL, American Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest flight to Saint Thomas Island from the United States departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 2h 31m.

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 Avis, among others, in Christiansted.

Airports near Saint Thomas Island

STTSaint Thomas Island Cyril E King
SPBSaint Thomas Island SPB
STXChristiansted Henry Rohlsen

Airlines serving Saint Thomas Island

KLM
Good (1,405 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,004 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,496 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,004 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,661 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,484 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,409 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,243 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,335 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,046 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,907 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (8,114 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (672 reviews)
Sun Country Air
Good (335 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,042 reviews)
Southwest
Excellent (4,240 reviews)
Contour
Good (40 reviews)
Cape Air
Excellent (39 reviews)
Sky High
Okay (4 reviews)
Tradewind
Excellent (2 reviews)
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Where to stay in Saint Thomas Island

Average rates range from around $334 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $442 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Saint Thomas Island, with prices from $35 to $1,213 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 24% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Charlotte Amalie - In Saint Thomas Island’s most popular neighborhood to stay, recommended hotels include Olga's Fancy, Starz Hotel and Bluebeard's Castle Villas III.

Charlotte Amalie - In Saint Thomas Island’s most popular neighborhood to stay, recommended hotels include Olga's Fancy, Starz Hotel and Bluebeard's Castle Villas III.
Most popular hotel in Saint Thomas Island by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Saint Thomas Island

Most booked hotels in Saint Thomas Island

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Buoy Haus Beach Resort St. Thomas, Autograph Collection
4 stars
Excellent (9.3, 48 reviews)
$568+
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The Ritz-Carlton St Thomas
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, 92 reviews)
$766+
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Secret Harbour Beach Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 91 reviews)
$442+
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Margaritaville Vacation Club - St Thomas
4 stars
Good (7.4, 634 reviews)
$235+
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Emerald Beach Resort
3 stars
Good (7.1, 828 reviews)
$265+
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Lindbergh Bay Hotel and Villas
3 stars
Good (6.7, 722 reviews)
$137+
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Renting a car in Saint Thomas Island

Renting a car in Saint Thomas Island costs $61 per day, on average, or $243 if you want to rent if for 4 days. Budget, Thrifty 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 15-a, which is 2 miles from the city center.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 12% more expensive than at Saint Thomas Island Cyril E King.

The most frequently booked car type in Saint Thomas Island is Economy (Suzuki SX4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Versa or similar) are, on average, 64% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Saint Thomas Island costs $61 per day, on average, or $243 if you want to rent if for 4 days. Budget, Thrifty 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 15-a, which is 2 miles from the city center.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 12% more expensive than at Saint Thomas Island Cyril E King.

The most frequently booked car type in Saint Thomas Island is Economy (Suzuki SX4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Versa or similar) are, on average, 64% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Saint Thomas Island

Intermediate

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$18/day

Intermediate

Economy

2 Adults, 2 Bags

$19/day

Economy
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