Question 1

Do USVI taxis use meters?

Accepted Answer

No. USVI taxi fares are set by the Virgin Islands Taxi Commission and are based on fixed rates per route, not meters. Rates are per person and shared rides are common. Always confirm the fare with your driver before departing. The most recent rate update was October 24, 2022.

Question 2

Is there Uber or Lyft in the US Virgin Islands?

Accepted Answer

No. Uber and Lyft do not operate in the USVI. Use licensed taxis, safari buses (open-air trucks), or the VI Hail rideshare app available on St. Thomas and St. Croix.

Question 3

What is the night surcharge for USVI taxis?

Accepted Answer

USVI taxis add a $3 per person surcharge for rides between midnight and 6:00am. This applies on St. Thomas, St. John, and St. Croix.

Question 4

Is there a luggage fee for USVI taxis?

Accepted Answer

Yes. USVI taxis charge $3 per bag. Oversized bags (larger than 30"×20") cost up to $6 each. The first personal item is typically free.

Question 5

How does tipping work for USVI taxis?

Accepted Answer

Tipping 15–20% is customary in the USVI. For short rides, rounding up is appreciated. In the BVI, tipping is appreciated but not expected — 10–15% for great service.

Question 6

How much is a taxi from STT airport to Charlotte Amalie?

Accepted Answer

The official taxi fare from Cyril E. King Airport (STT) to Charlotte Amalie is $11 per person for a single rider or $9 per person when traveling with 2 or more passengers. Rates set by the VI Taxicab Commission (October 2022).

Question 7

How much is a taxi from STT airport to Red Hook?

Accepted Answer

The official taxi fare from Cyril E. King Airport (STT) to Red Hook is $23 per person for a single rider or $17 per person when traveling with 2 or more. Red Hook is the main St. Thomas terminal for the St. John ferry.

Question 8

How much is a taxi from STT airport to Magens Bay?

Accepted Answer

The official fare from Cyril E. King Airport (STT) to Magens Bay is $18 per person for 1 passenger or $15 per person for 2 or more passengers.

Question 9

How much is a taxi from STT airport to Havensight (cruise port)?

Accepted Answer

The official fare from Cyril E. King Airport (STT) to Havensight is $12 per person for 1 passenger or $11 per person for 2 or more. Havensight is the main cruise ship dock on St. Thomas.

Question 10

How much is a taxi from STT airport to Crown Bay?

Accepted Answer

The official fare from Cyril E. King Airport (STT) to Crown Bay is $8 per person (same rate for 1 or 2+ passengers). Crown Bay is just 5 minutes from the airport and is home to the Crown Bay Marina and cruise pier.

Question 11

How much is a taxi from STT airport to Frenchman's Reef?

Accepted Answer

The official fare from Cyril E. King Airport (STT) to Frenchman's Reef is $15 per person for 1 passenger or $12 per person for 2 or more.

Question 12

How much is a taxi from STT airport to Bolongo Bay?

Accepted Answer

The official fare from Cyril E. King Airport (STT) to Bolongo Bay is $18 per person for 1 passenger or $14 per person for 2 or more.

Question 13

How much is a taxi from STT airport to the Ritz-Carlton?

Accepted Answer

The official fare from Cyril E. King Airport (STT) to the Ritz-Carlton St. Thomas is $27 per person for 1 passenger or $18 per person for 2 or more.

Question 14

How much is a taxi from STT airport to Sapphire Beach?

Accepted Answer

The official fare from Cyril E. King Airport (STT) to Sapphire Beach is $23 per person for 1 passenger or $17 per person for 2 or more.

Question 15

How much is a taxi from STT airport to Secret Harbor?

Accepted Answer

The official fare from Cyril E. King Airport (STT) to Secret Harbor is $27 per person for 1 passenger or $18 per person for 2 or more.

Question 16

How much is a taxi from STT airport to Coki Point?

Accepted Answer

The official fare from Cyril E. King Airport (STT) to Coki Point is $21 per person for 1 passenger or $15 per person for 2 or more. Coki Point Beach is adjacent to Coral World Ocean Park.

Question 17

How much is a taxi from STT airport to Yacht Haven Grande?

Accepted Answer

The official fare from Cyril E. King Airport (STT) to Yacht Haven Grande is $11 per person for 1 passenger or $9 per person for 2 or more.

Question 18

How much is a taxi from STT airport to Mountain Top?

Accepted Answer

The official fare from Cyril E. King Airport (STT) to Mountain Top is $18 per person for 1 passenger or $14 per person for 2 or more.

Question 19

How much is a taxi from STT airport to Paradise Point?

Accepted Answer

The official fare from Cyril E. King Airport (STT) to Paradise Point is $17 per person for 1 passenger or $14 per person for 2 or more.

Question 20

How much is a taxi from STT airport to Compass Point?

Accepted Answer

The official fare from Cyril E. King Airport (STT) to Compass Point is $21 per person for 1 passenger or $15 per person for 2 or more.

Question 21

How much is a taxi from STT airport to Frenchtown?

Accepted Answer

The official fare from Cyril E. King Airport (STT) to Frenchtown is $11 per person for 1 passenger or $9 per person for 2 or more.

Question 22

How much is a taxi from STT airport to Drake's Seat?

Accepted Answer

The official fare from Cyril E. King Airport (STT) to Drake's Seat is $14 per person for 1 passenger or $11 per person for 2 or more.

Question 23

How much is a taxi from Charlotte Amalie to Red Hook?

Accepted Answer

The official fare from Charlotte Amalie to Red Hook is $20 per person for 1 passenger or $15 per person for 2 or more. Red Hook is the main ferry terminal for St. John.

Question 24

How much is a taxi from Charlotte Amalie to Magens Bay?

Accepted Answer

The official fare from Charlotte Amalie to Magens Bay is $15 per person for 1 passenger or $12 per person for 2 or more.

Question 25

How much is a taxi from Charlotte Amalie to Havensight?

Accepted Answer

The official fare from Charlotte Amalie to Havensight is $9 per person for 1 passenger or $8 per person for 2 or more. The cruise port at Havensight is about 10 minutes east of downtown.

Question 26

How much is a taxi from Charlotte Amalie to Coki Point?

Accepted Answer

The official fare from Charlotte Amalie to Coki Point is $18 per person for 1 passenger or $14 per person for 2 or more.

Question 27

How much is a taxi from Charlotte Amalie to Frenchman's Reef?

Accepted Answer

The official fare from Charlotte Amalie to Frenchman's Reef is $12 per person for 1 passenger or $9 per person for 2 or more.

Question 28

How much is a taxi from Charlotte Amalie to Bolongo Bay?

Accepted Answer

The official fare from Charlotte Amalie to Bolongo Bay is $15 per person for 1 passenger or $12 per person for 2 or more.

Question 29

How much is a taxi from Charlotte Amalie to Crown Bay?

Accepted Answer

The official fare from Charlotte Amalie to Crown Bay is $8 per person (same rate regardless of group size).

Question 30

How much is a taxi from Charlotte Amalie to Ritz-Carlton St. Thomas?

Accepted Answer

The official fare from Charlotte Amalie to the Ritz-Carlton St. Thomas is $23 per person for 1 passenger or $15 per person for 2 or more.

Question 31

How much is a taxi from Red Hook to Magens Bay?

Accepted Answer

The official fare from Red Hook to Magens Bay is $18 per person for 1 passenger or $14 per person for 2 or more.

Question 32

How much is a taxi from Red Hook to Mountain Top?

Accepted Answer

The official fare from Red Hook to Mountain Top is $23 per person for 1 passenger or $15 per person for 2 or more.

Question 33

How much is a taxi from Red Hook to Frenchman's Reef?

Accepted Answer

The official fare from Red Hook to Frenchman's Reef is $18 per person for 1 passenger or $15 per person for 2 or more.

Question 34

How much is a taxi from Red Hook to Charlotte Amalie?

Accepted Answer

The official fare from Red Hook to Charlotte Amalie is $20 per person for 1 passenger or $15 per person for 2 or more.

Question 35

How much is a taxi from Red Hook to Bolongo Bay?

Accepted Answer

The official fare from Red Hook to Bolongo Bay is $12 per person for 1 passenger or $11 per person for 2 or more.

Question 36

How much is a taxi from Red Hook to Tutu?

Accepted Answer

The official fare from Red Hook to Tutu is $12 per person for 1 passenger or $9 per person for 2 or more.

Question 37

How much is a taxi from Havensight cruise port to Magens Bay?

Accepted Answer

The official fare from Havensight (the main St. Thomas cruise dock) to Magens Bay is $15 per person for 1 passenger or $12 per person for 2 or more passengers.

Question 38

How much is a taxi from Crown Bay cruise port to Magens Bay?

Accepted Answer

The official fare from Crown Bay (the second St. Thomas cruise pier) to Magens Bay is $18 per person for 1 passenger or $15 per person for 2 or more passengers.

Question 39

How much is a taxi from Havensight cruise port to Coki Point Beach?

Accepted Answer

Havensight to Coki Point Beach (Coki Beach) on St. Thomas is approximately $18 per person for 1 passenger or $14 per person for 2 or more — the same published rate as the nearby Charlotte Amalie to Coki Point route. Coki Point Beach is adjacent to Coral World Ocean Park on the northeast shore.

Question 40

How much is a taxi from Crown Bay cruise port to Coki Point Beach?

Accepted Answer

Crown Bay to Coki Point Beach (Coki Beach) on St. Thomas is approximately $21 per person for 1 passenger or $15 per person for 2 or more — the same published rate as the nearby Airport (STT) to Coki Point route. Crown Bay Marina is just minutes from the airport on the western side of the island.

Question 41

How much is a taxi from Magens Bay to Coki Point Beach?

Accepted Answer

The official fare from Magens Bay to Coki Point Beach (Coki Beach) on St. Thomas is $18 per person for 1 passenger or $14 per person for 2 or more passengers.

Question 42

How much is a taxi from Magens Bay to the cruise port at Havensight?

Accepted Answer

The official fare from Magens Bay to Havensight cruise dock on St. Thomas is $15 per person for 1 passenger or $12 per person for 2 or more passengers.

Question 43

How much is a taxi from Magens Bay to the STT airport?

Accepted Answer

The official fare from Magens Bay to Cyril E. King Airport (STT) is $18 per person for 1 passenger or $15 per person for 2 or more passengers.

Question 44

How much is a taxi from Coki Point Beach to the STT airport?

Accepted Answer

The official fare from Coki Point Beach (Coki Beach) to Cyril E. King Airport (STT) is $21 per person for 1 passenger or $15 per person for 2 or more passengers.

Question 45

How much is a taxi from Cruz Bay to Trunk Bay?

Accepted Answer

The official taxi fare from Cruz Bay to Trunk Bay on St. John is $12 per person for 1 passenger or $9 per person for 2 or more. Trunk Bay is the most popular beach on the island.

Question 46

How much is a taxi from Cruz Bay to Cinnamon Bay?

Accepted Answer

The official fare from Cruz Bay to Cinnamon Bay on St. John is $14 per person for 1 passenger or $11 per person for 2 or more.

Question 47

How much is a taxi from Cruz Bay to Maho Bay Beach?

Accepted Answer

The official fare from Cruz Bay to Maho Bay Beach on St. John is $17 per person for 1 passenger or $12 per person for 2 or more.

Question 48

How much is a taxi from Cruz Bay to Coral Bay?

Accepted Answer

The official fare from Cruz Bay to Coral Bay on St. John is $25 per person for 1 passenger or $15 per person for 2 or more.

Question 49

How much is a taxi from Cruz Bay to Caneel Bay?

Accepted Answer

The official fare from Cruz Bay to Caneel Bay on St. John is $9 per person for 1 passenger or $8 per person for 2 or more.

Question 50

How much is a taxi from Cruz Bay to Hawksnest Beach?

Accepted Answer

The official fare from Cruz Bay to Hawksnest Beach on St. John is $9 per person for 1 passenger or $8 per person for 2 or more.

Question 51

How much is a taxi from Cruz Bay to Salt Pond Bay?

Accepted Answer

The official fare from Cruz Bay to Salt Pond Bay on St. John is $30 per person for 1 passenger or $21 per person for 2 or more.

Question 52

How much is a taxi from Cruz Bay to the Westin Resort St. John?

Accepted Answer

The official fare from Cruz Bay to the Westin Resort St. John is $9 per person for 1 passenger or $7 per person for 2 or more.

Question 53

How much is a taxi from Cruz Bay to Francis Bay?

Accepted Answer

The official fare from Cruz Bay to Francis Bay on St. John is $20 per person for 1 passenger or $14 per person for 2 or more.

Question 54

How much is a taxi from Cruz Bay to Lameshur Bay?

Accepted Answer

The official fare from Cruz Bay to Lameshur Bay on St. John is $38 per person for 1 passenger or $25 per person for 2 or more. Lameshur is one of the more remote beaches on the island.

Question 55

How much is a taxi from STX airport to Christiansted?

Accepted Answer

The official fare from Henry E. Rohlsen Airport (STX) to Christiansted is $24 flat for 1–2 passengers, or $14 per person for groups of 3 or more. St. Croix taxi fares work differently — a flat rate covers the first two passengers.

Question 56

How much is a taxi from STX airport to Frederiksted?

Accepted Answer

The official fare from Henry E. Rohlsen Airport (STX) to Frederiksted is $18 flat for 1–2 passengers, or $9 per person for groups of 3 or more.

Question 57

How much is a taxi from STX airport to Carambola Beach Resort?

Accepted Answer

The official fare from Henry E. Rohlsen Airport (STX) to Carambola Beach Resort is $30 flat for 1–2 passengers, or $15 per person for groups of 3 or more.

Question 58

How much is a taxi from STX airport to the Buccaneer Hotel?

Accepted Answer

The official fare from Henry E. Rohlsen Airport (STX) to the Buccaneer Hotel is $30 flat for 1–2 passengers, or $15 per person for groups of 3 or more.

Question 59

How much is a taxi from STX airport to Divi Carina Bay?

Accepted Answer

The official fare from Henry E. Rohlsen Airport (STX) to Divi Carina Bay is $36 flat for 1–2 passengers, or $18 per person for groups of 3 or more.

Question 60

How much is a taxi from STX airport to Cane Bay?

Accepted Answer

The official fare from Henry E. Rohlsen Airport (STX) to Cane Bay is $30 flat for 1–2 passengers, or $15 per person for groups of 3 or more. Cane Bay is a popular dive site on the north shore.

Question 61

How much is a taxi from Christiansted to Frederiksted on St. Croix?

Accepted Answer

The official fare from Christiansted to Frederiksted on St. Croix is $36 flat for 1–2 passengers, or $17 per person for groups of 3 or more.

Question 62

How do St. Croix taxi fares work?

Accepted Answer

St. Croix taxi fares are flat rates covering up to 2 passengers. For groups of 3 or more, a per-person rate applies. This is different from St. Thomas and St. John, where fares are per person from the first rider.

Question 63

Are BVI taxi fares different from USVI fares?

Accepted Answer

Yes. BVI taxi fares use a 3-tier per-person structure: a higher rate for solo riders, a mid rate for 2 passengers, and a lower per-person rate for 3 or more. Rates are set by the BVI Road Traffic Regulations (updated December 2022) and quoted in US dollars.

Question 64

What are the taxi rates in Tortola?

Accepted Answer

Tortola taxi rates are government-set by the BVI Road Traffic Regulations and use a 3-tier per-person structure (solo, two, and three-or-more). Sample fares: Road Town to Cane Garden Bay is about $18 for one rider or $10 per person for groups of 3 or more; Road Town to Beef Island Airport (EIS) is about $27 solo or $12 per person for 3+; and the Tortola cruise dock to Smuggler's Cove is about $32 solo or $15 per person for 3+. There are no meters and no Uber in the BVI, so confirm the fare with your driver before you ride.

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