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riding, are not exorbitant. A typical fare (one passenger)
from the airport to Bluebeard's Castle is $6, to Frenchman's
Reef $9, and to the East End $13. Several passengers will
pay by the seat rather than the car. A local bus stops at the
airport and runs into town, but schedules are quite irregu-
lar. Large hotels offer shuttle bus service from the airport at
a nominal charge.

Airport taxis are all mini-vans.

Getting Around the Island

Car & Jeep Rentals

Renting a car or jeep is highly recommended, for at least
part of your stay, so you can explore the island at your lei-
sure. Rentals are easily arranged, since there are lots of
agencies and lots of cars to rent. You need a valid US, UK or
Canadian driver's license and must be over 21 years of age.
Major international companies have kiosks at the airport
and other points on the island. Their rates are a bit higher,
but they tend to have newer and better equipped cars. Rates
here are higher than on the mainland and often you can get
a reduced rate by reserving at least one week in advance.
Expect to spend about $50 per day and $300 per week (with-
out gas) for a compact car. Most agencies rent both cars and
jeeps. Local phone numbers are all in the 340 area code.
Hertz ..................

774-1879

Avis ................... 774-1468

774-5774
Locally owned companies provide airport pickup service.
Cars are uneven in quality, so be specific about your needs.
I've had good luck at:
Sun Island ...............

Budget .................

774-3333

Discount ............... 776-4858

Dependable .............. 774-2253