The car ferry from Red Hook, St. Thomas to Cruz Bay, St. John accommodates all standard rental vehicles. If you are renting from Alamo, Enterprise, or National and planning to take your car to St. John, all rental vehicles are authorized and permitted on the ferry.
All Rental Vehicles Are Permitted
All rental vehicles from Alamo, Enterprise, and National fit within the car ferry's size and weight limits. There are no rental-company restrictions — every rental car, SUV, Jeep, minivan, and passenger van in the fleet is permitted on the car ferry.
Vehicle Types That Are All Permitted
- Economy and compact cars
- Midsize and full-size sedans
- Standard SUVs and crossovers
- Jeep Wranglers (2-door and 4-door)
- Minivans
- Large passenger vans (12-15 seaters)
- Oversized luxury SUVs
- Full-size pickup trucks
No Size Confirmation Needed
All rental vehicles from Alamo, Enterprise, and National meet the car ferry's size and weight requirements. No special confirmation is needed when you pick up your rental.
Ferry Loading Process
Vehicles are loaded onto the ferry in a single file line. Drivers must be able to navigate tight spaces and ramps. If you are uncomfortable driving onto the ferry, the ferry crew can guide you.
Alternatives If You Prefer Not to Drive
If you prefer not to take your rental car to St. John, consider:
- Taking the passenger ferry and using taxis on St. John
- Booking a separate St. John tour instead of driving
Vehicle authorization for St. John
Vehicles rented from the Alamo, Enterprise, and National locations at Cyril E. King Airport in St. Thomas may travel between St. Thomas and St. John via the vehicle ferry without rental-company restrictions or special permission. All rentals must be picked up and returned in St. Thomas. There is no St. John rental location.
