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
Tours
Food, Drinks, & Nightlife
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
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 km from the city center. Further away is Saint Thomas Island Cyril E King, 5 km from the center of Saint Thomas Island. Saint Thomas Island Cyril E King is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, British Airways, Delta and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest flight to Saint Thomas Island from the United States departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 4h 05m.
Car
Another option to get to Saint Thomas Island is to pick up a car rental from Christiansted, which is about 70 km from Saint Thomas Island. You’ll find branches of Avis and Ace, among others, in Christiansted.
Airports near Saint Thomas Island
Airlines serving Saint Thomas Island
Where to stay in Saint Thomas Island
From 5-star hotels such as the The Ritz-Carlton St Thomas to great affordable options like the Two Sandals By the Sea Inn, Saint Thomas Island offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $307 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $371 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 2% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.
Charlotte Amalie - Here you’ll find travelers’ favorites such as Hilltop Villas At Bluebeard S Castle, Olga's Fancy and Starz Hotel. The average nightly price for a double room in Charlotte Amalie is $92.
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 $66 per day, on average, or $263 if you want to rent if for 4 days. Thrifty, Dollar and Budget 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 4 km from the city center.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 17% more expensive than at Saint Thomas Island Cyril E King.
The most frequently booked car type in Saint Thomas Island is Full-size (Dodge Durango or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Versa Note or similar) are, on average, 47% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.
Best car rental deals in Saint Thomas Island
Compact SUV
4 Adults, 2 Bags
$26/day
Economy
2 Adults, 2 Bags
$27/day