Airport → Cowpet Bay
$27 solo / $18 per person for 2+
Published rate before luggage, waiting, after-hours, or private-transfer extras.
Cowpet Bay taxi guide · Last checked July 1, 2026
St. Thomas taxi rates to Cowpet Bay.
Airport arrival, Red Hook ferry runs, Charlotte Amalie day trips, luggage fees, and the small gotchas that matter when you’re staying around Cowpet Bay.
Charlotte Amalie → Cowpet Bay
$23 solo / $15 per person for 2+
Useful for town days, cruise-area pickup, and shopping runs.
How taxis work
Per person, not metered
Confirm total fare before boarding, especially with luggage or stops.
Plain-English summary
What to know before you land.
St. Thomas taxis are not metered. Published rates are generally per person and by destination. There is a lower “2+ / per person” rate when two or more passengers are traveling in the same group.
For Cowpet Bay, the published VInow table lists the same rates for Cowpet Bay and the Elysian Resort area. That makes this guide useful for visitors staying around Cowpet Bay East, Cowpet Bay West, The Elysian, The Anchorage, Water Point, and nearby East End rentals.
Source: VInow’s St. Thomas taxi-rate table, which notes the published rates went into effect October 24, 2022. Always confirm with the driver before boarding. Open source page.
Cowpet Bay taxi rates
| Route | 1 person | 2+ same group, per person | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cyril E. King Airport ↔ Cowpet Bay | $27 | $18 | Best benchmark for airport arrivals to Cowpet Bay / Elysian area. |
| Charlotte Amalie ↔ Cowpet Bay | $23 | $15 | Useful for town, shopping, harbor, and cruise-area trips. |
| Cyril E. King Airport ↔ Red Hook | $23 | $17 | Helpful comparison for ferry travel. Cowpet Bay is a short ride from Red Hook. |
| Charlotte Amalie ↔ Red Hook | $20 | $15 | Use when planning Red Hook ferry connections from town. |
Practical Cowpet Bay taxi tips
Ask for the total before boarding
Say your destination, number of passengers, bags, and whether you need a stop. Get the total before the ride starts.
Expect shared rides from the airport
Large taxis may wait to fill and may make multiple East End stops. If you are trying to catch a ferry, say that early.
Budget for luggage
Published extra charges include a flat $3 per bag. Oversized items over 30″×20″ may be higher, up to $6 per item.
Late-night arrivals cost more
Between midnight and 6:00am, published rules add $3 per person. Confirm current pricing with the driver.
Should you rent a car instead?
If your trip is mostly Cowpet Bay, beach, pool, restaurants, and one Red Hook ferry day, taxis can work. If you have kids, lots of groceries, multiple beach days, or want to explore Magens Bay, Sapphire, Secret Harbour, town, and mountain overlooks, a rental car usually wins.
FAQ
How much should four people expect from the airport to Cowpet Bay?
Using the published 2+ same-group rate, four people would be $18 per person before luggage or other extras. That is $72 before bags/tip/any special requests.
Is Cowpet Bay near Red Hook?
Yes. Cowpet Bay is on the East End near Red Hook, which is the main St. Thomas departure point for many St. John passenger ferries.
Are these guaranteed rates?
No. Treat this as a planning guide based on published source data. Confirm the fare with your driver before boarding and check the source page for changes.
Stay nearby
Use Cowpet Bay as your East End basecamp.
Beach, pool, restaurants, Red Hook, ferry days, and practical trip planning in one spot.