The island has many regular taxis from compact size to large vans, as well as open-air, covered trucks called "safaris" with bench seats. The latter usually operate only between high-traffic points, e.g., cruise-ship terminals at Havensight and Crown Bay and downtown Charlotte Amalie. Typically they are the cheapest way to navigate the islands.
We usually rent a jeep and this is awesome for navigating the hilly islands of St Thomas or St John and one can drive your vehicle onto the car ferries and end up on St John 20 minutes later to be able to explore that island. One gets to put down the top and enjoy! Speed limit is 20 or 30 miles per hours as it is very curvy and hilly. Lots of fun:) Remember it is life in the left lane :) but because the speeds are so slow it is not scary while you are getting used to it.
Taxis are a popular transportation choice for visitors to St. Thomas. While there isn't a standard type of taxi vehicle, the most popular are vans, open air safaris (converted trucks; truck beds are customized with bench seating in an open-air covered area) and SUVs/cars. Taxis on St. Thomas are not metered; rates are per person and per destination and are set by the VI Taxicab Division. Taxi Rates can be found on the website www.vinow.com
The airport (STT) is about 30 - 45 minutes from 622 Villa with a View depending on traffic which varies with the time of day and if there are cruise ships visiting the island. We recommend that when you first arrive that you take a taxi so that you don't struggle to find Secret Harbour... it is a secret after all. ha ha. Then you can arrange a car. The jeep rental guy that we use will actually deliver a jeep to 622 Villa with a View for you. www.jeepsvi.com Book early.