Christiansted travel guide
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You're Going to Love Christiansted
Christiansted is a must-see destination in Saint Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Christiansted has to offer.
Where to Eat in Christiansted
If you’re looking for affordable options, Ama at Cane Bay (112 C Cane Bay) and El Leon (1102 King's Wharf) are great picks.
When to visit Christiansted
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Christiansted in July, when the average temperature is 84.2 °F, and the highest can go up to 89.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 71.6 °F, with an average temperature of 78.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in November, when precipitation is around 6.1″. In contrast, March is usually the driest month of the year in Christiansted, with an average rainfall of 1.6″.
How to Get to Christiansted
Plane
Christiansted is served by 2 airports: Christiansted Sea Plane Base (SSB) and Christiansted Henry Rohlsen (STX). The closest to downtown Christiansted is Christiansted Sea Plane Base, which is located 0 miles from the city center. Further away is Christiansted Henry Rohlsen, 7 miles from the center of Christiansted.
Car
Another option to get to Christiansted is to pick up a car rental from Saint Thomas Island, which is about 44 miles from Christiansted. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Budget, among others, in Saint Thomas Island.
Airports near Christiansted
Airlines serving Christiansted
Where to stay in popular areas of Christiansted
Most booked hotels in Christiansted
Renting a car in Christiansted
Renting a car in Christiansted costs $70 per day, on average, or $281 if you want to rent if for 4 days. Hertz, Avis and Ace are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Christiansted is the Ace branch at 1103 Richmond Christiansted, which is 1 mile from the city center.
The most frequently booked car type in Christiansted is Economy (Kia Rio or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Hyundai Accent or similar) are, on average, 40% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.
Best car rental deals in Christiansted
Standard
5 Adults, 3 Bags
$60/day
Intermediate SUV
5 Adults, 3 Bags
$66/day