Mike S.
Google
I was passing through EIS on my way to the ferry terminal in Road Town. They charged me a fee to enter the country, and then charged me another fee to leave an hour later from the ferry terminal. I tried to get a taxi from the airport to Road Town (10min drive). The taxi stand manager told me it would be $40 for the taxi. I asked why so high and she told me it is standard rate, but when I asked to see the published rates, she refused (she had the price list in her hand and then hid it when I asked to see it). So I waited for other taxi customers (because the rates are higher for just one person, should be about $15 per person with multiple passengers), but when the van filled up with other passengers, she still told me it would be $40. I asked why still high, she said because I am traveling alone I don't get the multiple passenger rate.
Honestly, every bit of my experience traveling in and through the BVI's just felt like I was not welcome there. Between the corrupt taxi association and the nickle and dime treatment of tourists, I will not likely be visiting the BVIs again. It is unfortunate, because several local business owners said they don't see that many USVI visitors anymore. I know a lot of people including myself, that would go to the BVIs more often, but not if they make us feel completely unwelcome.