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What type of car is recommended for driving in St. John's? If you're just driving in the city, a small, compact car is a good option as it's easy to park downtown. If you're traveling through Newfoundland, you may prefer an SUV, and in the summer months a convertible may be a great option as it allows you to drive with the top down through the scenic routes. Families can opt for a minivan.
The speed limit within the city is typically 50 kilometers per hour (30 miles per hour), but it can be lower in certain residential areas, in which case signs will be posted. Speed limits on rural roads can range from 60 to 80 km/h (37 to 50 mph), and on highways they range from 100 to 110 km/h (62 to 68 mph).
Street parking in St. John's must be paid between 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday. Parking meters usually have a two-hour time limit, and cost about $0.25 CAD for 10 minutes. Some streets may observe overnight parking restrictions during winter due to snow clearing operations. Brunswick Square shopping center also offers free parking on weekends.
The average price of fuel in St. John's is R94,67 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between R1 136 and R1 515, depending on the car size.
Standard (Toyota RAV4 or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in St. John's.
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A Standard car hire in St. John's costs R1 986 per day, on average.
A Special car hire in St. John's costs R2 131 per day, on average.
A Full Size car hire in St. John's costs R1 635 per day, on average.
4 locations in St. John's
Locations in St. John's
100 World Parkway
+1 877 283 0898
220 Kenmount Road
+1 877 283 0898
4 Ap Terminal Access
+1 709 722 6000
4 Craig Dobbins Way
+1 877 283 0898
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Jun 2024
8,0 Very Good
Jun 2024
8,0 Very Good
Oct 2023
10,0 Wonderful
Jul 2019
Pros:
Everything went smoothly.Cons:
Nothing. All was good2,0 Poor
Jun 2023
8,0 Very Good
May 2023
2 locations in St. John's
Locations in St. John's
100 World Parkway
+1 709 747 1234
136 Airport Road
+1 709 778 2950
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Jun 2024
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10,0 Wonderful
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6,0 Okay
Oct 2023
10,0 Wonderful
Sep 2022
2,0 Poor
May 2022
2 locations in St. John's
Locations in St. John's
100 World Parkway
+1 709 738 3900
79 Kenmount Road
+1 709 722 9480
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Jul 2024
8,0 Very Good
Aug 2020
Pros:
Good value. Very service. Good car.Cons:
I made the mistake of booking at a location that wasn’t at the airport. Cost us $35 for a taxi. Due to Covid they wouldn’t pick us up. That’s lame. Shuttles run. They would have gotten 5 stars otherwise.10,0 Wonderful
Jan 2023
8,0 Very Good
Oct 2022
10,0 Wonderful
Sep 2022
10,0 Wonderful
Sep 2022
One location in St. John's
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100 World Parkway
+1 709 722 6620
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10,0 Wonderful
Mar 2024
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10,0 Wonderful
Oct 2019
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Really helpful, friendly staff8,0 Very Good
Sep 2023
10,0 Wonderful
Jul 2023
10,0 Wonderful
Jun 2023
One location in St. John's
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100 World Parkway
+1 709 722 8383
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10,0 Wonderful
Jul 2024
6,0 Okay
Oct 2023
9,6 Wonderful
Sep 2019
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Honestly it’s an airport thing it was confusing after we returned the car to the airport to know who to report to next! Eventually scar was circling with a very nice guy and he checked the car back in but there was10 minutes of wondering first.10,0 Wonderful
Sep 2023
10,0 Wonderful
Aug 2023
10,0 Wonderful
Jun 2023
One location in St. John's
Locations in St. John's
100 World Parkway
+1 709 722 4307
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Oct 2022
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10,0 Wonderful
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8,0 Very Good
Sep 2022
2 locations in St. John's
Locations in St. John's
100 World Pkwy
+1 709 726 0795
220 Kenmount Road
+1 709 800 7069
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9,2 Wonderful
Aug 2019
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Staff were friendly.Cons:
Truck was not ready when I arrived. Had to wait 10 minutes while it was being refueled.10,0 Wonderful
Jun 2022
10,0 Wonderful
Sep 2021
1,9 Poor
Sep 2021
2 locations in St. John's
Locations in St. John's
220 Kenmount Road
+1 866 434 2226
4 Craig Dobbins Way
+1 866 434 2226
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8,0 Very Good
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7,9 Good
Jul 2021
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Most popular car type | Standard |
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Pick-up location | St. John's |
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Hire locations | 18 |
Airport locations | 9 |