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Pick-up location | Saint Thomas Island |
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Car types | Compact, Compact SUV, Economy, Full-size, Full-size SUV, Intermediate, Intermediate SUV, Minivan, Open air all terrain, Standard, Standard SUV, Supplier choice |
Rental locations | 14 |
Airport locations | 9 |
Popular agencies | Budget, Dollar, Thrifty, Alamo |
Economy | $38/day |
Compact | $38/day |
Intermediate | $44/day |
Standard | $44/day |
Full-size | $70/day |
Minivan | $129/day |
Full-size SUV | $100/day |
Supplier choice | $38/day |
Intermediate SUV | $75/day |
Compact SUV | $75/day |
Standard SUV | $79/day |
Open air all terrain | $79/day |
Due to Saint Thomas Island’s limited main roads, plus hilly and rural terrain, renting a sedan for your vacation is your best option. Jeep rentals are also recommended as you may have to contend with winding, gravel, and unpaved roads if you decide to explore the nearby beaches.
As there are no freeways on Saint Thomas Island and most of the roads only have one lane, the speed limits across the island are low. If you are driving outside of towns, the speed limit is 35 mph. When you drive through more urban areas and in the towns of Saint Thomas Island, the speed limits are 20 mph.
Around Saint Thomas Island you will find plenty of parking. There aren’t many street-side parking options around the island, but in the main towns you will find numerous parking spaces. In Charlotte Amalie, there is free parking beneath the American Yacht Harbor, plus there are lots of spaces at the Fort Christian parking lot. In Red Hook there is a parking lot by the ferry port which charges $10.00 a day.
On average a rental car in Saint Thomas Island costs $99 per day. But prices differ between operators and you can save money through a price comparison of car rental deals from different agencies. The cheapest price for a car rental in Saint Thomas Island found in the last 2 weeks is $72.
Yes, automatic cars are available in most car renting companies in Saint Thomas Island. As cars with manual transmission are more common in many countries, you might have to pay an additional charge for renting an automatic car.
Economy (Toyota Yaris or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Saint Thomas Island.
Car rental companies onsite at Cyril E King airport include Budget, Thrifty, Alamo, Dollar, Hertz, Economy Rent a Car, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and National.
Take a look at our extensive car rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.
An Economy car rental in Saint Thomas Island costs $63 per day, on average.
A Special car rental in Saint Thomas Island costs $64 per day, on average.
A Compact car rental in Saint Thomas Island costs $67 per day, on average.
In Saint Thomas Island, cars are most frequently rented at Dollar 15 Lindberg Bay (3 miles from city center).
On average a rental car in Saint Thomas Island costs $691 per week ($99 per day).
On average a rental car in Saint Thomas Island costs $2,959 per month ($99 per day).
Most car rental providers in Saint Thomas Island offer insurance but the level of protection can differ substantially. If you're unsure whether to get extra protection for your car rental in Saint Thomas Island, check out KAYAK's car rental insurance guide.
KAYAK has deals for you to compare from 11 car rental agencies in Saint Thomas Island.
Finding the right price, understanding the add-ons and staying up to date with policy changes can be a challenge. That’s why KAYAK has produced the ultimate guide to renting a car to help you cut though the jargon and make the right choice for your rental car. Find tips and insights for how to book your rental, what car rental insurance you’ll need, how to deal with a car rental agency and what extra fees to expect (and avoid!).
KAYAK searches thousands of car rental agencies to provide you with offers from all car rental agencies operating in Saint Thomas Island so that you can compare car rental rates, reviews and pick-up and drop-off locations to find the best deal for you.
If you are driving cheap car rentals in Saint Thomas Island, exploring and marveling at what the island has to offer, there are designated parking spots for you. A public parking garage around Red Hook offers a 2-hour limit parking. You can also park your vehicle at the ferry terminal parking.
Dollar, Thrifty, and Economy Rent A Car, among others, are some of the top car rental companies located within Lindbergh Bay. You’ll need a short drive to get there if you are looking to rent a vehicle and are coming from the Charlotte Amalie cruise port.
3 locations in Saint Thomas Island
Locations in Saint Thomas Island
15-a
+1 340 776 5774
Cyril E. King Intl Airport
+1 340 776 5774
Havensight Cruise Ship Dock
+1 340 776 5774
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6.0 Okay
May 2021
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Staff wasn’t so friendly took an hour and a half to get vehicle.Cons:
Staff attitude10.0 Wonderful
May 2021
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Friendly staff, 20 second dropoff! So easyCons:
Great vehicle, but pricey at $150 per day.6.0 Okay
Mar 2021
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Took two hours to get a car. I did get a free upgrade though... but not worth two hours!4.0 Mediocre
Mar 2021
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Drop off was easy. I just pulled it into a space and dropped the keys at the rental desk inside the airport.Cons:
Lots of things could be improved. I reserved the car 3 weeks in advance, and had to wait an hour past the reserved pick-up time to get keys. The excuse was "we're busy." Five minutes after leaving the rental lot, various warning lights came on and remained on/off throughout our week rental. Car could have been cleaner too.4.0 Mediocre
Feb 2021
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They were nice on the phone and in the end I forgot my wallet and the called us just in time.Cons:
We call to ask about car seats, they said they take care of it. We arrived an hour earlier, se we talked about the car seats again and waited for our allotted time because there were no other cars, no problem there, the problem is that even when we showed an hour later the car was ready they dumped the car seats on us not on the car, and they knew is was 3 car seats, so that's all the luggage, all 3 kids and all 3 car seats, and if we're paying to use the car seats we do expect to see the car seats in the car not at the window, we have rented cars everywhere domestically and abroad amd that's the first time we have to pay, install and carry car seats.10.0 Wonderful
Apr 2020
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There were very few tourist on St. Thomas during the Corona outbreak. Thankfully they stayed open had sanitizer inside and outside the facility. My flight was cancelled and they made it quick and easy to extend my rental.One location in Saint Thomas Island
Locations in Saint Thomas Island
15 Lindberg Bay
+1 340 473 7410
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10.0 Wonderful
Apr 2024
6.0 Okay
Apr 2024
8.0 Very good
May 2021
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Flight at 9:45 am, office opens at 8 am. Not convenient.4.0 Mediocre
May 2021
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The fact that I got a car. The drop off was much smoother than pick up, staff who drove us to the airport for our departure was very nice.Cons:
We showed up with lots of people waiting for cars after never receiving a shuttle ride from the airport as advertised. We then waited outside for an hour to receive a dirty car that was apparently the last one they had available. We had rented out a truck or similar car, however we’re told they do not offer that vehicle ever (we did see a truck parked in the lot). We received a dirty van that was very beat up and went on our way just happy to have received a car.2.0 Poor
Apr 2021
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Sadly, nothing. There was no car available for us as promised in our reservation. Thrifty Car Rental St John sayid that third party internet trial companies promise rental cars that they don’t actually have, so we were left high and dry. Horrible.Cons:
Thrifty never came to the airport to get us. They barely answered the phone and when they did they put us in hold and never re-answered the phone. After over an hour waiting we had to get a cab to the off airport site, and only then did they tell us that our third party “reservation” was not valid in their eyes. Thankfully Budget Rental Car in the airport had a last minute cancellation that we were able to get there...and after I got back to the airport—again on my own—was able to get that car and continue with my vacation. Avoid off-airport companies like this one!2.0 Poor
Mar 2021
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Absolutely nothing.Cons:
The sent an email two hours before, and said they didn’t have a vehicle and was stranded on island with all rental cars sold out.One location in Saint Thomas Island
Locations in Saint Thomas Island
15 Lindberg Bay
+1 340 473 7410
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4.0 Mediocre
May 2024
2.0 Poor
Apr 2024
2.0 Poor
May 2021
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They didn’t have the car agreed upon available and tried to charge me more for a smaller compact car.10.0 Wonderful
May 2021
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Cost2.0 Poor
Apr 2021
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They didn’t have a car for us even though I booked months in advance8.0 Very good
Mar 2021
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Drop off was easyCons:
No pavement at the pick up office - you have to drag your suitcases through rocks. No ac area for family, only one person is allowed in the office (makes sense during pandemic), check in takes awhile, other people have to stay outside in the heat. Confusing shuttle service at the airport, local phone number is not provided, no shade in pickup areaOne location in Saint Thomas Island
Locations in Saint Thomas Island
46A Nisky
+1 340 774 1977
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6.0 Okay
Feb 2024
6.0 Okay
Jun 2021
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Staff were helpful and relatively friendly.Cons:
There were lots small roaches in the car and they didn’t have any other cars to move us into. They gave us a 7% discount to compensate, which seemed pretty measly given the unsanitary aspect of having to see and know that roaches were crawling around our stuff and possibly on us too. It was a Kia Soul which also didn’t have enough power for the steeper hills and would bottom out going over speed bumps, so for a compact SUV, it really wasn’t a suitable auto for the Virgin Islands. The shuttle driver was friendly and helpful w/ loading and unloading our bags and they were efficient w/ check in and check out. I’ve rented from Economy many times in many locations and this was my first not great experience.4.0 Mediocre
May 2021
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Staff was ok, it is really way below average. the first car we got, the handle/armrest on the driver side came off the door. The replacement car was even worse, has 77,000 + miles. We were not aware that there will be no road service when we took the car over to St John. We were pretty much on our own if it break down. Perhaps it was in the fine print when I reserved the car, but I do not recall seeing that.Cons:
Upfront on all these conditions to take care to St John from St Thomas. The rental agency is not very inviting and off site from airport. There is a shuttle, which is ok2.0 Poor
Apr 2021
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Nothing!!!Cons:
Everything!!8.0 Very good
Apr 2021
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People are friendly. Shuttle ran frequently enough. They had the minivan I rented "in stock." Pricing seemed astronomically high but honestly I couldn't find anything cheaper for that week so I guess that makes them a good value?Cons:
The van they gave me was absolutely beat to hell, dents and scratches everywhere. Looked like all their cars were pretty beat up. In their defense, most of the cars on the island look like that. Not a big deal as long as the car runs I guess, which mine did. Just make sure you take pictures before you drive off. None of the employees was in any hurry to get anything done, although this "island time" mentality is true throughout St Thomas, so just be patient and it'll be fine. Lastly, when they picked us up from the airport they packed a TON of people from different parties in the same van and drove it with the windows up and the A/C on recirculate. Not the best COVID practice.4.0 Mediocre
Mar 2021
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Agent attempted to coordinate efforts with a different reservation we had with another company regarding the delayed pick up of an additional vehicle. Due to the extended length of time we had to wait she waived the fee to add a second driver to the reservation so we could make arrangements to get the additional vehicle.Cons:
We arrived to pick up reserved vehicle around 2:45p and did not received the vehicle until approximately 4:50. Staff did not provide updates on the status of availability of vehicle and had few to no alternatives to offer due to unavailability of vehicles. Since we were renting a minivan she could not offer an upgrade for this rental, made no offer for a discount on current or future rental. Very disappointed that the inconvenience to our group did not even receive an apology for the circumstances or any type of service consolation.One location in Saint Thomas Island
Locations in Saint Thomas Island
8100 Lindberg Bay Suite 55
+1 340 473 7410
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10.0 Wonderful
Feb 2024
2.0 Poor
Jan 2024
2.0 Poor
Nov 2023
10.0 Wonderful
Apr 2021
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Car was new, service was great, price was high2.0 Poor
Jan 2020
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I was never informed that the car couldn’t be taken to St John, where I was staying. That’s part of the Virgin Islands and a short ferry ride away. So I was denied rental upon arrival and then forced to find a very last minute rental from Another agency. Terrible service!8.4 Very good
Aug 2019
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The staff were very friendly and the pick up was easyCons:
Returning the car took a little longer than expected because the agent has to leave the desk and go inspect the car.2 locations in Saint Thomas Island
Locations in Saint Thomas Island
3400 Veterans Drive
+1 340 690 4935
6B-F Estate Thomas
+1 340 774 6660
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10.0 Wonderful
May 2021
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Staff was awesome. Car was brand new. Washed, clean inside. Easy pick up and drop off!4.0 Mediocre
Mar 2020
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Rental desk was easily accessible after entering airport.Cons:
Staff was rude, car was in rough shape and had front tires that were bald. The drop off process was confusing. No attendant went over the car during pick up or drop off2.0 Poor
Dec 2019
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NothingCons:
The car was not available when I arrived. I never rented it2.8 Poor
Nov 2019
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staff was courteous but for some reason me and my wife had to hop on a $10 each taxi to get a ride from the airport to another Avis location to pick up the car. So extra $20. They did not provide a courtesy shuttle.Cons:
What could be better? Well for one - a courtesy shuttle or have the car available at the Avis location at the airport. 2 - not give me a car that had a scratch or a dent on EVERY panel. and 3 - not give me a car with a BULLET HOLE on the top of the roof. Yep. We had the most gangsta car rental on the island.2.0 Poor
Oct 2019
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Nothing since they didn’t honor my reservation despite confirming it 4 days prior to traveling traveling. Further, no one even offered any help finding another car.Cons:
Starting with don’t overbook, Avis should at least pay a penalty to confirmed renters if they cannot fulfill their obligations5.2 Fair
Jul 2018
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I did like that the car was clean, it was the car I reserved.Cons:
Avis did not have my car! I land on an island and now I am stranded at the airport with no car, Avis tells me its Kayak's fault, and Kayak's office was closed. NO one was willing to help me on either side. I had to take a cab to the airport and come back the next day to the same location to get a car that was already there. It was bad, I had to spend my first 2 days of vacation dealing with this rental car reservation. No thanks AVIS or Kayak.One location in Saint Thomas Island
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206 Julian Jackson Dr
+1 340 725 2507
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206 Julian Jackson Dr
+1 340 725 2507
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206 Julian Jackson Dr
+1 340 725 2507
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