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Do I need to rent a car in St. John? I’m trying not to drive if I don’t have to. How affordable are taxis? I’ll be near Contant and Monte at a VRBO. It is supposed to be a 3 minute walk to Great Cruz bay? If I do need to rent one which would be best?

If your VRBO is on Contant or near the Westin, I’m sure it’s more than 3 minutes and it wouldn’t be a fun walk especially every day. You could try to google map and drop to the street view and advance to Cruz Bay, you’ll get a feel for that walk.

We have used several rentals over the decades, I like STJ Car Rental, they offer after hour parking if available and it’s next to The Beach Bar. Slim Man’s is close to there also in front of the Wharf. There’s one I used a few times by Customs called Cool Breeze, not sure who is still in business?

Good luck planning!

Just FYI, being walking distance to Great Cruz bay does not mean walking distance to Cruz Bay, where a lot of the restaurants, bars and shops are. Great Cruz Bay is where the Westin is so you will be able to get a taxi easily but it is not what I would consider walking distance to Cruz Bay. It is actually the 2nd bay to the south of Cruz Bay. I agree with others to rent a car so you can see the whole island. Good recommendations from others to rent one that has parking in Cruz Bay because parking can be tricky.

Highly recommend renting a car so you have the freedom to go to all the beaches, even if for part of the time. We just booked with Sunshine and they too offer free parking which is important as it is pretty hard to find a spot in cruz bay.