U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM

ADVISORY FOR THOSE RENTING CARS ON ST. THOMAS AND ST. JOHN

APRIL 25, 2012

On April, 19, the USVI government rescinded a Bureau of Motor Vehicles order that would have prohibited St. Thomas-based rental cars from going on the barge to St. John.  Those renting cars on St. Thomas and St. John are advised that they can continue to transport their rental cars by barge between the islands, and drive their rentals on both islands. 

Visitors to the U.S. Virgin Islands who have St. Thomas car rental reservations and plan to visit St. John with the vehicle, may continue to do so and should not cancel their reservations. 

Travelers with disabilities who would like to visit St. John are encouraged to rent their cars in St. Thomas as the island’s car rental agencies provide the most appropriate vehicles.   

The Department of Tourism will continue to provide updates as more information is made available.