Returning a Rental Car at STT Airport
Returning your vehicle smoothly is the last step of your trip. Here is how the return process works at Cyril E. King Airport, whether you rented from Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Alamo Rent A Car, or National Car Rental.
Quick answer
Vehicles must generally be returned to the rental location shown on your rental agreement. Shuttle transportation back to the airport terminal is available during operating hours. Allow ample time before your flight and review your agreement for fuel and after-hours procedures.
Where to return
Return the vehicle to the rental location specified on your rental agreement — typically the off-terminal rental-car center where you picked up. Follow the "Rental Car Return" signage as you approach the airport.
Timing your return
Allow enough time for the return inspection, refueling if required, and the shuttle transfer back to the terminal. During peak departures, lines can build. A buffer of at least 90 minutes before your flight is a reasonable guideline, but confirm what works for your schedule and airline.
Fuel policy
Review the fuel policy in your rental agreement. If you are responsible for refueling, fill the tank before returning to avoid refueling fees. Confirm whether the vehicle should be returned with the same fuel level as pickup.
After-hours return
If after-hours return is available, follow the instructions on your rental agreement — typically parking, locking, and using a key drop box. Confirm whether after-hours return is permitted for your reservation and what the shuttle arrangements are outside operating hours.
Getting back to the terminal
Shuttle transportation from the rental facility back to the airport terminal is available during operating hours. After the return inspection, board the shuttle with your belongings. Allow time for the short transfer.
What to confirm before booking
- Confirm the return location and operating hours on your agreement.
- Review the fuel policy before you travel.
- Check whether after-hours return is permitted for your reservation.
- Plan timing to allow for inspection and the shuttle to the terminal.
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About This Guide
This guide is maintained by the USVI Rental Car Guide editorial team — an independently maintained informational resource for St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands. USVI Rental Car Guide is not an official website of Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Alamo Rent A Car, National Car Rental, or Enterprise Mobility. All information is compiled from official rental company policies, Cyril E. King Airport procedures, and on-island operational experience.
Rental terms, fees, vehicle availability, shuttle procedures, and policies are subject to change — always confirm the details of your specific reservation directly with the rental company.