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quote:Originally posted by Mercy:Has anyone ever rented a car in St. Thomas? We are thinking of renting through Budget Rent a Car. I checked on their web site. The price isn't too bad. I thought it might be fun to explore the island? Has anyone done this? Any bad experiences? Is it REALLY hard for a U.S. citizen to drive on the left?
Yes, Mercy, it is hard to Canadians and Americans to drive on the left, especially at round-abouts. I wouldn't take the chance - have seen a lot of accidents in Grand Cayman and St. Thomas. Hire a taxi and let him do the driving. Most car rentals in St.T. are jeeps - 4 wheel drive. I think most of the cars in St.T are stick shift and boy changing gears going up those hills is no fun if you don't know how to use one. I have not completely forgotten how to drive a stick shift.
[This message has been edited by sympatico (edited 01-16-2001).]
Given one day in port on a cruise stop how many taxi rides can you take. Lets see one to the beach (2 if you go to St. John's.) One back to town to shop or return to the ship. The ship will be docked at or tendering to downtown Charoltte Amalie, and during the day time you can walk anywhere. If you want to go to a restaurant at night I'd probably cab it from the ship dock.
The only possible exception I would consider would be a 4-wheel drive on St. John's to tour the island, but I'd rather just lay on the beach.
Bill
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