Frequently Asked Questions

Most visitors fly into Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport (airport code EIS) on Beef Island, Tortola, which has connections via San Juan (Puerto Rico), St Thomas (USVI) and several other Caribbean hubs. Alternatively, regular passenger ferries run between Red Hook or Charlotte Amalie in St Thomas, USVI, and Road Town or West End, Tortola — the journey takes roughly 30–60 minutes depending on the route.

If you're arriving by private or charter yacht, the BVI has well-equipped marinas and customs entry points at Road Town, Nanny Cay, Soper's Hole and Spanish Town (Virgin Gorda).

The BVI enjoys warm, tropical weather year-round with average temperatures between 77°F and 90°F (25°C–32°C). The peak season runs from mid-December through April, when the weather is drier, the trade winds are reliably strong (great for sailing), and demand for vacation rentals is highest — so book early.

The quieter summer months (June–November) coincide with the Atlantic hurricane season. While storms are not guaranteed, some visitors prefer to avoid this period. Shoulder season (May and late November–early December) often offers excellent weather and better availability at lower rates.

A valid passport is required by all visitors to the British Virgin Islands. Citizens of the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, the European Union and most other countries do not need a visa for stays of up to 30 days (extendable on request).

If you are arriving from the US Virgin Islands by ferry, note that you are crossing an international border — you will go through BVI customs and immigration even though the USVI is a short boat ride away. Always carry your passport, not just a national ID card.

The British Virgin Islands uses the US Dollar (USD) as its official currency, despite being a British territory. Credit and debit cards are widely accepted at hotels, restaurants and larger shops, but it's worth carrying some cash for smaller vendors, beach bars and local markets, particularly on Anegada and Jost Van Dyke.

Use the search tool on our home page to filter properties by island (Tortola, Virgin Gorda, Anegada, Jost Van Dyke or Other Islands), minimum number of guests, minimum bedrooms and maximum weekly budget. Hit Search to see matching properties, and use the Sort By options to order results by price, bedrooms or guest capacity.

Each listing includes photos, a full property description, amenities, location details and direct contact information for the owner or manager.

No. BVI Property Search is a directory — we connect you directly with property owners and managers. There are no booking fees, no commission markups and no hidden charges on our end. The rate you agree with the property owner is the rate you pay.

If you own or manage a vacation rental property in the British Virgin Islands and would like to list it on BVI Property Search, please get in touch via our contact page. We list properties across all BVI islands including Tortola, Virgin Gorda, Anegada, Jost Van Dyke and the outer cays.

Tortola is generally the most practical choice for families — it has the widest range of rental properties, the most restaurants and shops, and easy access to other islands by ferry. Cane Garden Bay on Tortola's north coast is a favourite for families with its calm, shallow waters and beachfront restaurants.

Anegada is also wonderful for families who want a quieter, more remote experience — its flat terrain and sheltered Loblolly Bay beach are perfect for young children, and the pace of life is extremely relaxed.

Virgin Gorda is best known for The Baths — a National Park on its southern tip where enormous granite boulders form dramatic sea caves, tide pools and hidden beaches. It is one of the Caribbean's most photographed natural attractions.

Beyond The Baths, Virgin Gorda offers some of the BVI's most luxurious villa rentals, excellent snorkelling at sites like The Aquarium and Mountain Point, and the upscale amenities of the North Sound area including the famous Saba Rock and Bitter End Yacht Club (now rebuilt after Hurricane Irma).

Anegada is the most remote of the four main BVI islands, but it is reachable. A small regional airline operates scheduled flights from Terrance B. Lettsome Airport on Tortola to Anegada's airstrip (the flight takes about 10 minutes). Ferry services also operate on select days of the week from Road Town, Tortola.

The remoteness is part of Anegada's appeal — the island has no hills, just mile upon mile of deserted white sand beach and some of the best lobster you'll eat anywhere in the Caribbean.

The BVI has a packed events calendar. Key highlights include: the BVI Spring Regatta & Sailing Festival (late March/early April, Road Town Harbour), Foxy's Wooden Boat Regatta on Jost Van Dyke (May), the BVI Food Fete (November), and the famous New Year's Eve party at Foxy's on Jost Van Dyke — widely considered one of the Caribbean's best New Year's celebrations. Rental properties around these events book up many months in advance.