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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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
$262
2 travelers
Flight to Saint Thomas Island
3 nights at hotel
Saint Thomas Island in May
Estimated package price
$262
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 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, Delta, Spirit Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest flight to Saint Thomas Island from the United States departs from Orlando and takes around 2h 50m.

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 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, Delta, Spirit Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest flight to Saint Thomas Island from the United States departs from Orlando and takes around 2h 50m.

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.

Airlines serving Saint Thomas Island

KLM
Good (1,491 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,857 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,384 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,563 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,548 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,729 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,897 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,379 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,190 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,917 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,179 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (8,598 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (685 reviews)
Sun Country Air
Good (336 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,546 reviews)
Southwest
Excellent (4,338 reviews)
Contour
Good (42 reviews)
Cape Air
Excellent (34 reviews)
Tradewind
Excellent (2 reviews)
Sky High
Good (5 reviews)
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Where to stay in Saint Thomas Island

Average rates range from around $402 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $531 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 11% 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 Bluebeards, Olga's Fancy and Starz Hotel.

East End - Here you’ll find travelers’ favorites such as Two Sandals by the Sea Inn - B&B, Margaritaville Vacation Club - St Thomas and Great Bay Condominiums Located at The Ri. The average nightly price for a double room in East End is $212.

Charlotte Amalie - In Saint Thomas Island’s most popular neighborhood to stay, recommended hotels include Hilltop Villas at Bluebeards, Olga's Fancy and Starz Hotel.
East End - Here you’ll find travelers’ favorites such as Two Sandals by the Sea Inn - B&B, Margaritaville Vacation Club - St Thomas and Great Bay Condominiums Located at The Ri. The average nightly price for a double room in East End is $212.
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

The Westin Beach Resort & Spa at Frenchman's Reef
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 110 reviews)
$486+
Bolongo Bay Beach Resort
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 110 reviews)
$450+
Hampton by Hilton St. Thomas
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 16 reviews)
$300+
The Ritz-Carlton St Thomas
5 stars
Excellent (8, 96 reviews)
$842+
Margaritaville Vacation Club - St Thomas
4 stars
Good (7.2, 658 reviews)
$267+

Renting a car in Saint Thomas Island

Renting a car in Saint Thomas Island costs $69 per day, on average, or $277 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, 1% more expensive than at Saint Thomas Island Cyril E King.

The most frequently booked car type in Saint Thomas Island is Standard (Class Standard SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Versa or similar) are, on average, 52% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Saint Thomas Island costs $69 per day, on average, or $277 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, 1% more expensive than at Saint Thomas Island Cyril E King.

The most frequently booked car type in Saint Thomas Island is Standard (Class Standard SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Versa or similar) are, on average, 52% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.