How Much Does It Cost to Get from STX Airport to Your Hotel

Henry E. Rohlsen Airport is on the southwestern coast of St. Croix, positioned between the island's two main towns. Frederiksted is a short ride to the northwest, while Christiansted is further east. Most resorts are scattered along the north shore and east end.

Shared taxi rates

The Virgin Islands Taxicab Commission sets fixed per-person rates from the airport, posted at the airport and by drivers. As a rule of thumb, Frederiksted (the closest town) is the cheapest ride, Christiansted costs more, and the North Shore and East End resorts (Cane Bay, Buccaneer, Divi Carina) cost the most since they're furthest from the airport. Confirm the current posted per-person rate with the dispatcher before you get in — published guides to these fares vary too much from each other to quote a specific figure reliably here. A luggage surcharge may apply per bag; ask your driver.

Private transfer rates

Private transfers charge per vehicle rather than per person, which tends to make them more cost-effective for couples and families. Get a fixed quote from the operator when you book — this is not set by the taxicab commission, so prices vary by company and vehicle size.

The per-person vs per-vehicle math

Because shared-taxi fares are charged per rider and a private transfer is one flat price for the vehicle, the more people in your party, the more a private transfer tends to make sense. For a solo traveler, the shared taxi is usually cheapest. For a couple or family, compare the shared per-person rate (posted at the airport) multiplied by your group size against the private transfer quote — the transfer is often the same price or less once you have three or more travelers.

Rental car as an alternative

St. Croix is 28 miles long and 7 miles wide. If you are staying for several days and want to explore, a rental car is worth considering — check current rates with the airport agencies, which offer pickup right at the terminal. Factor in that you will not need to pay for transfers both ways if you have your own car.

For a one-night resort stay, a transfer makes more sense. For a week-long exploration of the island, rent a car.

Getting between towns

If you stay in Christiansted but want to visit Frederiksted (or vice versa), taxis between the two towns charge the commission's posted inter-town rate. Having a rental car eliminates this ongoing cost.

The bottom line

Transport costs on St. Croix are modest compared to larger Caribbean islands, and no ride from the airport is especially long. For the most common trip to Christiansted, a private transfer takes you directly to your hotel door for a single quoted price — worth comparing against the shared-taxi total for your group before you book.