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Getting around in Us Virgin Islands

Side of road: 
Left
Road quality: 

Well-maintained roads connect all main towns.

Car hire: 

Car hire: There are several international car hire agencies at the airports and in the main towns on St Croix, St John and St Thomas. Jeeps or mini-mokes are popular modes of travel and these too can be hired.

Taxi: 

Taxi: Available on all the islands. These follow standard routes between various points, and the fares for these are published. Sharing taxis is a common practice.

Coach: 

Regulations: 

Regulations: The speed limit is 35kph (20mph) in towns and 55kph (35mph) elsewhere.

Documentation: 

Documentation: National licences are accepted; an International Driving Permit is not required.

By water: 

Ferries leave from Charlotte Amalie and Red Hook Dock on St Thomas, for Cruz Bay on St John. The Virgin Islands Fast Ferry operates a service from St Croix to St Thomas from November to May. Booking is advised (tel: 1 877 733 9425; website: www.virginislandsfastferry.com).

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