Chauffeur service in U.S. Virgin Islands

BlaakLane.com provides chauffeur, black car and limousine service in 1 U.S. Virgin Islands city: St. Thomas. Every city page lists the airports served, the pickup rules, the business districts and hotels we drive to most and the intercity runs booked from there. Trips are booked on one account at a fixed fare shown before you confirm, with flight tracking on every airport pickup.

Chauffeur service across the U.S. Virgin Islands: arrival notes

The territory has two commercial airports. Cyril E. King Airport (STT) on St Thomas is about 5 km west of Charlotte Amalie, typically 10 to 20 minutes from the waterfront. Henry E. Rohlsen Airport (STX) serves St Croix, about 40 miles to the south. St John has no airport and is reached by ferry from St Thomas. Your chauffeur follows the flight and waits at the designated pickup area for pre-arranged transport; a name-board welcome in the arrivals area is an add-on, and add-ons are only available in selected locations. Flights from the mainland count as domestic, with 30 minutes of included waiting.

As a U.S. territory, the islands follow U.S. entry rules set by U.S. Customs and Border Protection, and travellers returning to the mainland clear CBP inspection at the airport before departure. Each booking is handed to a vetted local affiliate, and the confirmation names that operator and the chauffeur. The St Thomas guide covers hotels, beaches and the harbour.

St Thomas routes and timings

Red Hook is the departure point for passenger ferries to Cruz Bay on St John and some services towards the British Virgin Islands. Book the airport to ferry leg as a private airport transfer and allow time for luggage handling.

Driving realities: left side, steep roads and hurricane season

Traffic drives on the left, even though most cars are left-hand drive U.S. models. St Thomas roads are narrow, steep and winding, with tight hairpins over the island's central ridge, and speeds are low. Charlotte Amalie's waterfront (Veterans Drive) congests on days when several cruise ships are in port. Parking near the busiest beaches and the ferry terminal is limited, and any parking fee is added at the actual amount.

The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June to November, with the highest risk from August to October, and the winter months from December to April are the busiest for visitors. St Thomas Carnival, usually in April or May, brings parades and road closures in Charlotte Amalie. The St Thomas International Regatta usually sails in spring, and St Croix's Crucian Christmas Festival runs from December into early January. Event information is on the official USVI tourism site.

Which vehicle suits the islands

• Standard Black SUV or Executive Black SUV: the best fit for steep hills, beach gear and luggage for up to six.
• Luxury Executive Sedan: business arrivals and dinners in Charlotte Amalie.
• Sprinter Van: wedding parties, villa groups and cruise shore excursions.
• Standard Sedan: short airport runs for two light travellers.

Longer vehicles such as stretch limousines are hard to manoeuvre on the island's hairpins, so ask the desk before booking one. Compare classes on the fleet page.

Villa rentals on St Thomas are often reached by steep private driveways that suit a four-wheel-drive SUV better than a sedan, so share the villa name and any gate code at booking. Guests heading to St John can take the car ferry from Red Hook with the vehicle, or cross on the passenger ferry and be met again at Cruz Bay by a second car. Seaplane connections to St Croix leave from the Charlotte Amalie waterfront, a short drive from most hotels.

Business and leisure hubs

Charlotte Amalie is the capital and main commercial centre, with government offices, the duty-free shopping district and the Havensight and Crown Bay cruise docks; cruise passengers should read the Havensight cruise port guide. Leisure demand spreads from Magens Bay and the east-end resorts around Red Hook to the national park beaches of St John. St Croix offers the historic towns of Christiansted and Frederiksted. Destination weddings are common, so see wedding limousine. The fare is fixed before you book, with gratuity added at the actual amount; see rates.