St. Catharines car hire

The average price of fuel in St. Catharines is R87,46 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between R1 049 and R1 399, depending on the car size.

Compact (Hyundai Venue or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in St. Catharines.

The only car hire company onsite at Pearson Intl airport is Europcar.

The only car hire company that offers shuttle or pick-up services from Pearson Intl airport to off-airport locations is Avis.

Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.

A Compact car hire in St. Catharines costs R675 per day, on average.

A Mini car hire in St. Catharines costs R1 117 per day, on average.

An Intermediate car hire in St. Catharines costs R924 per day, on average.

Roads in St. Catharines are typically narrow, and the streets are brimming with vehicles. So, when looking for your car type to drive in the city, smaller vehicles are recommended to help you navigate the narrow, busy streets. In this case, consider a compact. Additionally, the smaller vehicle is cost-savvy when looking for car parks. However, if you plan to visit upcountry destinations, an SUV is a good option with a well-raised body to manoeuvre the uphill roads.

Beware of the varying speed limits when driving your car hire in St. Catharines. The speed limit on the multi-lane highway is 100 km/h (62 mph), and it's 80 km/h (50 mph) on most two-lane highways outside the city centre. The speed limit for major urban roads is between 60 and 70 km/h (37 to 44 mph), but the speed limit reduces to 30 km/h (20 mph) in school zones. When driving your St. Catharines car hire around built-up areas like residential and business districts is 50 km/h (30 mph). The city has posted speed limits. Be sure to abide by them.

You'll ultimately need car parks when driving your car hire in St. Catharines. While finding car parks shouldn't be challenging, it comes with stress worth avoiding. In that case, consider booking a hotel with car parks. Multiple hotels offer car parks if you reside on their property. Canada Best Value Inn St. Catharine, Best Western St. Catharines Hotel & Conference Centre, Hampton Inn St Catharines Niagara, and Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites St Catharines Hotel are worth considering. But if you opt for metered or garage parking options, downtown offers both convenience and affordability. Generally, parking your car hire in St. Catharines costs around $2 (about £1.17) per hour.