Leaving the USVI: Upon departure, a passport is required for all but U.S. citizens. For U.S Citizens that don’t have a passport, you can provide proof of citizenship travel with a certified birth certificate and photo ID. Non U.S. citizens who are permanent residents need to show a certificate of alien registration or green card upon leaving the territory.
Should I Get a Car?
Taxis are available on the island, with flat rates and other information published here: https://www.gotostcroix.com/taxi-rates/ .
However, getting a rental car for at least part of your stay in order to get around the island is economical and recommended. If you have concerns please ask us and we’d be happy to answer any questions.
Motorists drive on the left side of the street but the cars are “typical” U.S. layout cars (driver on the left side). All U.S. drivers can drive for up to 90 days with a current driver’s license. Driver and front seat passengers must wear seat belts at all times.
Where can I rent a car?
There are many rental car companies on St. Croix; Hertz and Avis are on-site at the airport. Other car companies will also meet you or deliver your car to you wherever you would like (either at the airport, or to the condo). Note that Hertz and Avis don’t have typical Hertz Gold or Avis Preferred setups in St. Croix.
Olympic Car Rental has very competitive pricing: https://www.olympicstcroix.com/
Centerline Car Rental: http://ccrvi.com/ (Centerline now has on-airport rentals.)
Avis: www.avis.com
Hertz: www.hertz.com
Cell Phones & Driving
Virgin Islands law prohibits the use of cell phones without an earpiece while driving. Please use an earpiece or you may be ticketed.
Cell Coverage
For travelers from the U.S. with AT&T or Sprint, good news! The USVI is considered part of the US; if you have a US roaming plan, you shouldn’t incur additional charges for phone or data usage above your normal stateside charges.
Verizon users aren’t so lucky. The USVI is considered “international” by Verizon for calls (but not for texts), so check your plan before you leave home to understand charges you may incur. One option to keep your charges down would be to pick up a pre-paid cell from AT&T or another carrier (check coverage and rates before you buy!) to use on your trip.
Cell coverage is pretty good around the island, with the exception of some remote locations like Point Udall.
