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US Virgin Islands Travel Guide

US Insular area

Today in US Virgin Islands: Good Friday (29 Mar)
Trek Zone
80°F
Saturday
79°F
Sunday

Tourist season

Are March and April good months to visit US Virgin Islands?

3

March

High
season

4

April

High
season

Daily budget (1 person)

How much will you spend on accommodation, local transport, sightseeing, meals?

Backpacker's budget
from 119 to 165 USD

Tourist's budget
from 220 to 291 USD

Did you know?

The surface area of US Virgin Islands is 134 mi², which puts the islands in position number 222 in terms of the area in the world.

How far is it?

1. The site uses the Great Circle method of calculating distances between two points on the Earth
2. To change the cities for comparison, change Your Country in settings

The distance between Charlotte Amalie (VI) and Washington D.C. (US) is 1595 miles

To calculate distance between your location and Charlotte Amalie click here

Charlotte Amalie
Charlotte Amalie
Anna's Retreat
Charlotte Amalie West
Washington D.C.
Washington D.C.
Philadelphia
Houston
Chicago
Los Angeles
New York City
1595
mi

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Safety

General travel safety level in US Virgin Islands on a scale of 1 (safe) to 4 (unsafe).

1

Level 1 • Exercise normal safety precautions.

Update: 25 Mar 2024

Upcoming holidays

1 April 2024• Easter Monday

27 May 2024• Memorial Day

Currency

US Dollar (USD) - rate compared to selected currencies

1 USD
Rate
Inversion
EUR
0.9279
1.0777
GBP
0.79222
1.26228
Update: 29 Mar 2024

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Cities and Top Tourist Attractions

From historical cities to picturesque landmarks and fascinating places - don't miss out on these attractions when planning a visit to US Virgin Islands

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Distance matrix
MilesSaint ThomasSaint CroixCharlotte AmalieChristianstedSaint JohnVirgin Islands National ParkFrederikstedCruz Bay
Saint Thomas-430431213439
Saint Croix43-4344243841
Charlotte Amalie043-441313439
Christiansted43444-41421241
Saint John12421341-1444
Virgin Islands National Park134313421-454
Frederiksted43843124445-43
Cruz Bay9419414443-

Practical Information for Travelers

  • Budget
  • Currency
  • Vaccinations
  • Electricity

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Backpacker's budget

Daily budget for one person, assuming that two people travel in a standard close to 1 star (hostels, public transport). When traveling alone, the cost may be slightly higher (hotel room) or the same (dormitory accommodation).

from 119 to 165 USD

Tourist's budget

Daily budget for one person, assuming that two people travel (they share the cost of a hotel room, taxis, etc.) to a standard close to 3 stars. Costs for a solo traveler will be higher.

from 221 to 291 USD

You can find out more about travel costs and prices in US Virgin Islands via the Prices link

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US Dollar (USD)

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Vaccinations

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All travelers

You should be up to date on routine vaccinations while traveling to any destination. Some vaccinations may also be required in US Virgin Islands.

Routine vaccines

Before each trip, it is worth making sure that we are up to date with the routine vaccinations. These include vaccinations against measles, mumps and rubella, diphtheria, tetanus, whooping cough, chickenpox, polio and flu.
Prevention
  • Get vaccinated
  • Reduce your exposure to germs

Most travelers

Get travel vaccines and medicines because there is a risk of these diseases in the country you are visiting.

Hepatitis A

Hepatitis A is a digestive disease caused by the hepatitis A virus and is closely related to a lack of good hygiene.It can be asymptomatic, moderate, or very severe.
Prevention
  • Get vaccinated
  • Eat and drink safely

Typhoid

Typhoid fever is an acute, systemic infectious disease caused by Salmonella typhi.The source of the infection may include dirty water, raw fruits, vegetables, dairy products, as well as dirt containing bacteria.
Prevention
  • Get vaccinated
  • Eat and drink safely

Some travelers

Vaccinations and medications that may be recommended under certain conditions, depending on where you will be, the length of your stay and the nature of your stay.

Hepatitis B

Hepatitis B is a disease caused by the hepatitis B virus.Infection occurs through contact of injured skin or mucous membranes with virus-infected blood or other secretions (e.g. during sexual contact, through contaminated needles or as a result of medical procedures).
Prevention
  • Get vaccinated
  • Avoid sharing body fluids
  • Avoid non-sterile medical or cosmetic equipment

Rabies

Rabies is an acute infectious disease caused by neurotrophic viruses from the rhabdovirus family.The infection is most often caused by biting a sick animal or other contact of its saliva with mucous membranes, conjunctiva or damaged skin.
Prevention
  • Get vaccinated
  • Keep away from animals
This section is for informational purposes and does not exhaust all issues related to vaccination. Based on Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Electricity

110V (60 Hz)

In US Virgin Islands the standard voltage is 110V and the frequency is 60 Hz. Type A, B sockets are used.

Click on the socket icon to see more information
socket AType A
socket BType B

Facts and Figures

Fundamental socio-economic statistical data pertaining to the country

Population

221 / 231
Ranking
104 425
black 76.2%, white 13.1%, Asian 1.1%, other 6.1%

Area

222 / 232
Ranking
134 mi²

Life expectancy

212 / 221
Ranking
80.1
Life expectancy expressed in years.men 76.8women 83.5

Median age

213 / 222
Ranking
41.8
Average age of population expressed in years.men 40.6women 42.8

Population growth

214 / 224
Ranking
-0.42%
The difference between live births and deaths. A negative value means natural loss.
Source: WDI World Bank & CIA World Factbook Country Comparison

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