Car rentals
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You must rent a car on St. Croix — there is no other reliable way to get around. There is no Uber or Lyft in the U.S. Virgin Islands (a couple of small local app services exist, but they are not always available), and taxis are expensive and hard to depend on for a week of beaches and dinners. The villa sits on the quiet East End, Christiansted is fifteen minutes away, and the island's best days (Cane Bay, the rainforest, Frederiksted at sunset) are drives. The good news: St. Croix has an unusually strong bench of local rental companies that meet flights, deliver cars, and answer their phones.
One thing to know before you turn the key: the U.S. Virgin Islands drive on the LEFT — in normal left-hand-drive American cars. It feels strange for about ten minutes, then it doesn't. Roundabouts and 35 mph limits keep the pace honest.
Centerline Car Rentals
The largest independent rental company in the USVI, on St. Croix since 1990 — cars, Jeeps, SUVs, trucks and vans from three locations, with a counter that meets every flight at Henry E. Rohlsen Airport.
Visit websiteJudi of Croix
A personal, locally owned company established 1984 — late-model automatic sedans, SUVs and vans (mostly Toyotas), unlimited mileage, and free delivery and pickup anywhere on the island, including the villa.
Visit websiteOlympic Rent-A-Car
The oldest independent agency on St. Croix, in business since 1973, with free pickup and drop-off at the airport and most hotels.
Visit websiteSkyline Car Rental
A local agency in the La Reine commercial park renting cars, SUVs and trucks, with free airport and seaport delivery on rentals over three days.
Visit websiteBudget Rent A Car
The national brand with a counter right at the airport, plus in-town locations near the Christiansted seaplane ramp and across from the Frederiksted pier.
Visit websiteHertz
National-brand cars, Jeeps, SUVs and minivans from the STX terminal.
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- Drive on the leftLeft side, American cars, 35 mph — you'll adjust by the first roundabout.
- Book early for winterDecember–April weeks sell out the good vehicles; reserve when you book the villa.
- Jeeps earn their keepThe rainforest Scenic Road and some beach tracks are unpaved — a high-clearance vehicle opens up the whole island.
- No Uber, no LyftRide-share doesn't operate in the USVI and taxis are pricey — reserve the car for the whole stay, not just the airport run.
Stay on the quiet end of all of it.
The Cerulean puts twelve of you on a private beach, fifteen minutes from town — check your dates.