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.
Activities & attractions in Saint Thomas Island
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), Sunset Grille (6280 Estate Nazareth) and Pesce Italian (1 American Yacht Harbour). If you’re looking for affordable options, Caribbean Fish Market (6800 Nazareth Rd) and SeaSalt (6720 Smith Bay Rd) 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, Qatar Airways, United Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest flight to Saint Thomas Island from the United States departs from Miami and takes around 2h 47m.
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 $354 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $436 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 $1,463 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 12% 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 $81 per day, on average, or $323 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.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 8% more expensive than at Saint Thomas Island Cyril E King.
The most frequently booked car type in Saint Thomas Island is Full-size (Jeep Wrangler Unlimited or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Toyota Yaris or similar) are, on average, 50% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.
Best car rental deals in Saint Thomas Island
Economy
2 Adults, 2 Bags
$36/day
Compact
4 Adults, 2 Bags
$37/day