Question 1

Do taxis in the US Virgin Islands use meters?

Accepted Answer

No. USVI taxi fares are fixed rates per route set by the Virgin Islands Taxicab Commission, not metered, and the current schedule dates from October 24, 2022. Fares are quoted per person on St. Thomas and St. John and as a flat rate for one or two passengers on St. Croix. Every licensed taxi must charge the posted rate — confirm the fare with the driver before you get in, and expect to share the ride: safari taxis (open-air trucks) fill with other passengers going the same way.

Question 2

Is there Uber or Lyft in the Virgin Islands?

Accepted Answer

No. Uber and Lyft do not operate in either the US or the British Virgin Islands. Use licensed taxis, safari buses, or the VI Hail rideshare app on St. Thomas and St. Croix. Because every fare is fixed, there is no surge pricing to wait out.

Question 3

How much is a taxi from the St. Thomas airport (STT) to Charlotte Amalie?

Accepted Answer

$11 per person for a single rider or $9 per person when two or more travel together. Havensight, the main cruise pier, is $12 solo or $11 per person for two or more from the airport, and Crown Bay is $8 or $6.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

$23 per person for one rider or $17 per person for two or more, the fare across the island to the St. John ferry. Sapphire Beach is the same $23 / $17, and the Ritz-Carlton is $27 solo or $18 per person for two or more.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

$18 per person solo or $15 per person for two or more. From the cruise piers, Magens Bay is $15 / $12 from Havensight and $18 / $15 from Crown Bay; from Red Hook it is $18 / $14 and from Charlotte Amalie $15 / $12.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

$20 per person for a single rider or $15 per person for two or more — the standard fare between downtown and the St. John ferry terminal, the same in either direction.

Question 7

What is the night surcharge on USVI taxis?

Accepted Answer

$3 per person on any ride between midnight and 6 AM on St. Thomas, St. John and St. Croix. The calculator on this page adds it when you tick Night, and the island clock at the top of the fare card says whether the night rate is in effect right now.

Question 8

Is there a luggage fee for taxis in the USVI?

Accepted Answer

Yes: $3 per bag, and up to $6 for an oversized bag (larger than 30" × 20"). A small personal item normally rides free. Waiting time is $2 per minute after the first five free minutes ($1 per minute on St. John), and a taxi called by phone or radio adds a third of the base fare plus $2 per person.

Question 9

Is the fare the same coming back?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Posted fares apply in either direction, and a round trip is two one-way fares plus any waiting time if the driver waits for you. Surcharges — night, luggage — apply to each leg.

Question 10

How do St. Croix taxi fares work?

Accepted Answer

Unlike St. Thomas and St. John, the posted St. Croix fare is a flat rate that covers one or two passengers; from the third passenger everyone pays the lower per-person rate. From Henry E. Rohlsen Airport (STX) it is $24 flat to Christiansted ($14 per person for three or more) and $18 flat to Frederiksted ($9 per person for three or more). Christiansted to Frederiksted is $36 flat, or $17 per person for three or more.

Question 11

How much is a taxi from Cruz Bay to Trunk Bay on St. John?

Accepted Answer

$12 per person for one rider or $9 per person for two or more. Cinnamon Bay is $14 / $11 and Coral Bay, across the island, is $25 / $15. St. John taxis are mostly open-air safaris that leave the ferry dock as they fill.

Question 12

Are BVI taxi fares different from USVI fares?

Accepted Answer

Yes. British Virgin Islands fares are set by the BVI Road Traffic (Passenger Fares) Regulations, last revised in December 2022, and use three tiers: a solo rate, a two-passenger rate, and a lower per-person rate for three or more. They are quoted in US dollars, the BVI's currency. There is no posted night or luggage surcharge in the BVI, and no Uber.

Question 13

How much is a taxi from Road Town to Cane Garden Bay?

Accepted Answer

$18 for one passenger or $10 per person for three or more (two riders pay a rate in between). From the Tortola cruise pier the beach is $24 solo or $12 per person for three or more, and Smuggler's Cove is $32 or $15.

Question 14

How much is a taxi from Beef Island Airport (EIS) to Road Town?

Accepted Answer

$27 for one passenger or $12 per person for three or more, over the Queen Elizabeth II Bridge into town. The West End ferry dock to Road Town is $20 solo or $12 per person for three or more.

Question 15

How much is a taxi from Spanish Town to The Baths on Virgin Gorda?

Accepted Answer

$10 for one passenger or $5 per person for three or more from the Spanish Town ferry dock. Leverick Bay in the North Sound is $15 solo or $8 per person for three or more; the resorts on the North Sound itself (Bitter End, Saba Rock) still need a water taxi from Gun Creek.

Question 16

Where do I find a taxi at the airport or the cruise pier?

Accepted Answer

At Cyril E. King Airport taxis queue at the rank outside baggage claim, where a dispatcher loads them by destination. At Havensight and Crown Bay, dispatchers at the pier exit fill safari taxis for the beaches and town; at Red Hook and Cruz Bay taxis wait at the ferry docks. Give the driver your destination and confirm the posted fare before you board.

Question 17

How much should I tip a taxi driver in the Virgin Islands?

Accepted Answer

In the USVI, 15–20% is customary; for a short shared ride, rounding up is fine. In the BVI a tip is appreciated but not expected — 10–15% for good service. Most island taxis are cash only, so carry small bills.

Question 18

How much does a sightseeing taxi tour cost on St. Thomas?

Accepted Answer

Official VI Taxicab Commission sightseeing rates for St. Thomas: a 2-hour tour is $75 for one person or $38 per person for two or more; a 3-hour tour is $90 or $45 per person. Hourly hire is $60 for a sedan, $83 for a van or safari, and $120 for a large safari bus. On St. John a 2-hour tour is $70 solo or $35 per person for two or more.

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