Cheap Car Rentals at Saint Thomas Island Cyril E King Airport

Saint Thomas Island, U.S. Virgin Islands - Cyril E King (STT)

9 Dec — 16 Dec

Same drop-off

Saint Thomas Island, U.S. Virgin Islands - Cyril E King (STT)

Fri 9/12

Noon

Fri 16/12

Noon

Driver's age:

26-65Other

What is the cheapest time to rent a car at Saint Thomas Island Cyril E King Airport?

January

2,574,160 ₫

February

2,574,160 ₫

March

3,088,992 ₫

April

3,039,960 ₫

May

2,696,739 ₫

June

2,770,286 ₫

July

2,843,834 ₫

August

2,500,612 ₫

September

2,230,938 ₫

October

2,230,938 ₫

November

2,574,160 ₫

December

2,721,255 ₫

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car at Saint Thomas Island Cyril E King Airport is September. The most expensive time to rent a car is March. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

Top rental agencies in Saint Thomas Island Cyril E King Airport

All major car rental suppliers in Saint Thomas Island Cyril E King Airport

Thrifty

5.7

Okay

40 reviews•1 location

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10.0

Excellent|Feb 2020

Very friendly staff, easy and convenient location and shuttle service. Car was in good condition too.

The building is in a temporary location due to the hurricane.

8.0

Excellent|Jan 2020

Short shuttle ride to the rental facility, quick check in process

The car made noise at some RPM level (vibration). I notified the agent when I returned the vehicle but it did not seem to matter.

9.2

Excellent|Dec 2019

Had to take a shuttle across the street to airport, but no waiting coming or going so it was not a problem.

3.6

Mediocre|Nov 2019

Staff was friendly enough.

Pick up experience was not good, car was poor. Mid day while all other rental companies were present with shuttles, we had to call to get picked up at airport. All was prepaid on credit card so expected to simply sign for car, decline insurance, load up and go. However, initial car provided was not in lot where we were told it was so 4 of us spent about 10 mins in mid day heat after long flight with zero assistance from Thrifty searching lot for the car...it was in a different part of lot, boxed in by another car, it had 2 flat tires so we had to switch cars. I did notice it had power convenience features but was significantly dinged and dented. Subsequent car had no power convenience features so manual windows and locks..locks was a pain since we had to continually remind each other to lock vehicle. Also car was severely under performing...major hesitation when stepping on gas, had a lot of trouble getting up hills on St. Thomas even when only a driver in car and I only weigh 190 lbs. This is not the quality of car that was advertised nor is it what I expect from Thrifty having used them for many years corporately.

5.6

Okay|Oct 2019

Pick up and drop off were reasonably efficient. Car was good and fairly new.

Explanations at pick up were rushed and a bit confusing eg re fuel payments. Little or no information in car re what to do if break down.

3.6

Mediocre|Sep 2019

Staff was friendly but we were quoted $376 online and ending up paying $607 !!!!

I should of paid my quoted price !!!!

1 out of 14

Avis

5.4

Okay

41 reviews•2 locations

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6.0

Good|Nov 2022

Person at desk was very rude. The drop off person was very nice. Car was way overpriced.

2.0

Mediocre|Jul 2022

My car’s flat tire light was on, they told me it was just a sensor and not to worry about it. The car only had 17,000 miles on it but it was all beat up, scratched and dented and the molding was falling off the doors and trunk. On day 2 the battery died and I was stuck trying to find jumper cables for a few hours because the Avis help number was useless and the number for the local rental on the contract was never answered after about 200 tries. I was also given at least 2 other non working numbers and was on the phone with no resolution for hours that day because they could not get me in touch with the “right” people. I was unable to reach them and afraid to use the car so I did not use it for the rest of the week. Terrible car, terrible customer service.

10.0

Excellent|Jul 2022

The representative at the airport checking us in. Super helpful and cheerful attitude. I wish I could recall his name.

2.0

Mediocre|Apr 2022

Our pickup was a disaster. We had a 1pm pickup and didn’t get our car until after 5. We checked in and were told they would call when the car is ready and someone would bring it around curbside. We waited 45 minutes and no call. We watched others check in and get their car before us. We asked the Avis representative and they said we had three in front of us. We waited 30 minutes and went back up. They said maybe another 20 minutes. We went back up after 30 minutes and she said to go talk to the manager at Budget next door. We were one of the last people in the airport waiting in our car. Finally they gave us keys and told us to walk up the hill and get our own car. We pulled all of our luggage up the hill and the stairs and got our car. Worst pickup experience I have ever had. Never again.

2.0

Mediocre|Mar 2022

Don’t rent from here. Had to wait 5 hours at the airport for car to be ready. Finally got one that was dirty and had engine warning lights on.

2.0

Mediocre|Mar 2022

We waited 2 1/2 hours for a car. There were none. It was a fiasco at the airport. This rental was arranged long ago. The car was not cleaned well when we finally received it. We arrived in daylight and got the car at dusk and it was not easy to drive to our destination. A voucher for future use is respectfully requested. This is not the Avis standard that we are accustomed to. Frank Lofaro Reston VA

1 out of 14

Budget

5.4

Okay

77 reviews•2 locations

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2.0

Mediocre|Nov 2022

Charged me additional fees said they have no idea what the third party charged me

4.0

Okay|Mar 2022

Staff was friendly enough but not helpful. When we arrived there were people waiting for vehicles. Some were waiting 1/2 an hour or so. The check-in process was slow. Once assigned a car, you walk a while, self document damage and go. Our vehicle was badly damaged on all four bumpers. As we would drive and hear things rattling, we were sure a bumper would fall off. It didn't, but it wasn't at all good. The return process is not clear. There's no help. Limited signage. And this is a rental place inside the airport; typically a seamless process. The cost was a very poor value at about $150/ day for a Hyundai Elantra. Do not recommend.

10.0

Excellent|Mar 2022

Five minute wait at Budget counter ok. Only Budget and Hertz have on site at Cyril King in St Thomas. Quick return. Just parked in budget stall and dropped off keys. JHD

2.0

Mediocre|Mar 2022

The customer service at the airline counter is ridiculously horrible. Super rude. You don’t have a lot of choices tho. Will plan to rent locally next time. Would not recommend budget

3.9

Mediocre|Aug 2021

Vehicle was damaged in multiple areas and took pictures of entire vehicle inside and outside due to threat by staff that if it was damaged or came with 1 mile less than a full tank of gas, I would be charged. I had bought the insurance at time of reservation and the insurance even said they might try to have me buy another insurance policy….which they pushed. So technically, I bought both the extra policy online and had my personal insurance policy which had rental car coverage but they wanted me to take another one out at the rental desk threatening me that if the vehicle was damaged in any way….my credit card would be charged the value of the vehicle. Between that and the gas statement…..they make a hard push to tack on extras. I did get gas 2 miles away and they did a checkin quickly and no additional charges so far on credit card.

2.0

Mediocre|Jul 2021

Waited 2 hours in line only to find out they had no vehicles. Told me that if I waited an additional hour that I might get a vehicle. Decided to taxi it instead.

1 out of 26

Hertz

4.6

Okay

35 reviews•2 locations

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4.0

Okay|Nov 2021

When we picked up the car the attendant was very short with us and we could hardly follow what she was saying. This was the first time me and my new wife have ever rented a car and when she asked for us to pay we just used a debit card. We were than charged and extra 28 or so dollars a day because we didn't use a credit card, which wasn't mentioned until after she charged the card, and we weren't fully aware of this beforehand. We than asked her if we could switch our payment method to a credit card, which we had with us, to avoid the extra fee. She quickly and rudely respond that she couldn't do that for us since she already ran our card. Like I mentioned this was the first time we have ever rented a car and will likely be the last time we rent with Hertz unless we can somehow get this sorted out.

1.9

Horrible|Sep 2021

No vehicle available.

1.9

Horrible|Aug 2021

Sketchy. License operatoron island. Vehicle in terrible condition inside and out. Check maintenance light. On from pickup

2.0

Mediocre|Jan 2020

I was never informed that the car couldn’t be taken to St John, where I was staying. That’s part of the Virgin Islands and a short ferry ride away. So I was denied rental upon arrival and then forced to find a very last minute rental from Another agency. Terrible service!

8.4

Excellent|Aug 2019

The staff were very friendly and the pick up was easy

Returning the car took a little longer than expected because the agent has to leave the desk and go inspect the car.

2.0

Mediocre|Mar 2019

We prepaid for the car in St Thomas for a minivan that we were going to take to St John and have done this for years. The counter help said we couldn't take the car to St John and wouldn't offer us another car or refund our money. Had to go to Budget and get a 7 passenger vehicle at about $250 more.

Hertz could have offered us a car, could have told us we can't take if off the island of St Thomas, or maybe offer to find a car from another company. Hertz also said since we made the reservation through Kayak it is not their problem. Any help Kayak?

1 out of 12

Economy Rent a Car

2.8

Mediocre

11 reviews•1 location

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2.0

Mediocre|Jan 2022

Was given an old car with multiple dents/scratchers and poorly performed body work. Had to come back 5 min later because rear tire was half way flat, which they inflated and it was ok. On day 3 out of 4 day rental during the trip to Walgreens the battery died. When I called for help at the provided number and gave my location I was told the help is coming in 30 min. When nobody showed up in 30 min and I called the same number I was given ridiculous excuses that they could not reach me since they didn't have my number. At this point its late at night, we left the cars with the keys in the parking lot and took taxi home. The next day when I called they said they got the car but so far refused to compensate me for one day missed rental. It will likely escalate to a credit card dispute. Will never rent from them again.

2.0

Mediocre|Jan 2022

Landed in St Thomas and after waiting in line for Covid and getting luggage called Economy to learn that they had given away my car because I was past 60 minute reservation time. Poor experience.

2.0

Mediocre|Dec 2022

We were surprised to see what they are renting out to people. There were scratches dents and scapes peeling paint and the rear view mirror fell off. When the rental agent handed us the keys she said be gentle with your opinion of our rentals. Was embarrassed to drive it - but later we saw many like cars on the island. We asked about an upgrade- one wiithout all the dents and scratches was $500 a day. The one we rented was $120 a day. Did anyone else have similar experience?

2.0

Mediocre|Dec 2021

Bad experience. Ended up without a car for the week since insurance. Was not provided as it indicated in the ad and economy nor kayak did not sell insurance. I was told to go buy my own insurance. WTF

2.0

Mediocre|Jul 2017

Vehicle looked like it had been through a demo derby, scratches and dents everywhere.

2.8

Mediocre|May 2017

, car not clean was charged $24 as a pickup and drop-off service to the airport the car was in poor condition lots of scratches in chips and cracks in the body work charge the $200 deposit fee up front it was not located at the airport and get I was charged to be picked up and to be taken back to the airport

1 out of 4

Apex

1 location

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Dollar

26 reviews•1 location

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4.0

Okay|Jun 2017

Charged us for 6 days instead of 4. Charged us for gas when we filled the tank. They are scam artists

6.0

Good|May 2017

We got there to pick the car up and the price was double what was quoted on my itinerary. The car they gave us had bad brakes so after about 4 days we had to take it back and get a different car. I wasn't impressed.

The misguided info (i.e.: price change as mentioned above)

4.0

Okay|May 2017

The car worked

The car beeped the entire time as if a door was open however it wasn't. The car was also pretty dirty when we got it. It was also more expensive than reported.

2.0

Mediocre|Apr 2017

Worst place in the world Worst car was given to me All beat up car Worst service

10.0

Excellent|Mar 2017

The attendant was helpful and patient! We had a million questions and she answered them all!! She also recommended two great local restaurants that were delicious! I truly appreciated the complementary airport shuttle after we dropped the rental off. I will definitely be renting from here again!!

8.8

Excellent|Feb 2017

The staff was courteous all the time.

The office is outside the airport.

1 out of 9

Car Rental FAQs

Which car rental providers are at Saint Thomas Island Cyril E King Airport?

There are 5 car rental providers located at Saint Thomas Island Cyril E King Airport. The following companies can be found near the Saint Thomas Island Cyril E King Airport car rental counter:
Thrifty (5.7)
Budget (5.4)
Avis (5.3)
Hertz (4.6)
Economy Rent a Car (2.8)

Which car rental company is considered to be the best at Saint Thomas Island Cyril E King Airport?

Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Thrifty (5.7 rating), Budget (5.4 rating) and Avis (5.2 rating) seem to be the best rental car companies at Saint Thomas Island Cyril E King Airport.

How far in advance should I rent a car at Saint Thomas Island Cyril E King Airport for the best price?

Renting your favorite car model can become more difficult the closer you are to your desired travel date. It’s ideal to book early to have that peace of mind. An early booking can save you up to 8% at Saint Thomas Island Cyril E King Airport - we recommend booking at least 90days in advance.