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St. John's car hire information
| Pick-up location | St. John's |
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| Car types | |
| Hire locations | 33 |
| Airport locations | 10 |
Cheap car hire in St. John's
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| Compact |
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KAYAK’s top tips for hiring a car in St. John's
- Car hire in St. Johns offers various benefits compared to public transport options. With a hired car, you can freely and flexibly visit multiple locations in the city at your convenience, as you don't have to follow timetables for public transport. Using a car hire in St. John's allows you to take day trips to the countryside, visit attractions, including Devil's Bridge, and drive along the Fig Tree Drive, conveniently accessible by car. Tourist attractions, including Shirley Heights and Nelson's Dockyard, located in the English Harbour, are more accessible by car than public transport.
- St. John's V.C. Bird International Airport (ANU) has several car hires in St. John's, including Hertz, Avis, Budget, and Dollar that you can hire a car from. St. John's car hire counters are landside, on the ground floor of the main terminal. You can easily spot the car hire counters past the baggage claim area in the Arrivals Hall. You must be at least 21 years old and have a valid driving licence and a credit card to hire a car at the airport.
- Driving in St. John's follows the left-hand side. While main roads in the city are well-maintained, be ready to encounter varied road conditions, with others having potholes. Consider hiring an SUV with good ground clearance. Be on the lookout for animals, including stray dogs and livestock, when driving in St. John's, and slow down when you encounter them. Drinking and driving is prohibited in St. John's, with the legal blood alcohol limit being 0.08%. You will face severe penalties if you exceed the alcohol limit.
- St. Johns may have some traffic congestion during weekdays in the morning and late afternoons. However, the traffic congestion is mild. Therefore, you can still access various parts of St. John's without delays. Downtown St. John's, particularly in areas close to the cruise ship terminal, may experience increased morning and late afternoon traffic when cruise ship passengers board and re-board the ships. The city may also experience heavy rains between June and November, be cautious when driving around town during such seasons, as roads can be slippery. You can hire a compact SUV from any car hire in St. John's, as the vehicles have high ground clearance for flooded areas and all-season tyres.
- Book your car hire in St. John's at least 1 week before your trip in order to get a below-average price
- Mini car hire in St. John's are around -16% cheaper than other car types, on average
St. John's car hire experiences: the best tips from KAYAK users
FAQs about hiring a car in St. John's
What is the most popular car hire in St. John's?
Mini (Suzuki Jimny or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in St. John's.
How can I find car hires near me in St. John's?
Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.
How much does a Mini car hire cost in St. John's?
A Mini car hire in St. John's costs R1 279 per day, on average.
How much does an Economy car hire cost in St. John's?
An Economy car hire in St. John's costs R872 per day, on average.
How much does a Compact car hire cost in St. John's?
A Compact car hire in St. John's costs R1 157 per day, on average.
What type of car is recommended for driving in St. John's?
St. John's has narrow roads, particularly in the downtown area and older regions of the city. It is recommended, therefore, to hire a compact car or small SUV for easy manoeuvring on the streets. Parking in St. John's may be limited; therefore, finding a spot may take time and effort. With a compact car, you can easily fit in small parking spaces. The city is small, so using a compact car will enable you to quickly navigate the city streets and reach various destinations.
What's the speed limit in St. John?
The national speed limits in St. John's are 40 km/h (24 mph) in urban areas, including residential streets and downtown roads, and 50 km/h to 80 km/h (31-49 mph) on highways and expressways. Open roads have a speed limit of 60 km/h (37 mph). When driving around school zones, the speed limit may lower to a limit lower 40 km/h (24 mph). The city has speed cameras in high-risk zones or areas with the most speed violations; therefore, ensure you maintain the speed limit when driving to avoid potential penalties.
What are the best places to park in St. John's?
In St. John's, you can go for complimentary or paid parking. Free parking spaces are mostly in residential areas. However, some streets may have parking meters. Therefore, ensure you check before parking. Consider parking at Redcliffe Quay if you want free parking in St. John's. Paid parking costs about 1XCD (0.21 GBP) to 3 XCD (0.62 GBP) per hour and 8 XCD (1.65 GBP) to 20 XCD (4.12 GBP) daily rates. You can park at Heritage Quay Parking and public car parks, which offer paid parking spaces. Ensure you observe all the parking regulations. Do not park in no-parking zones.
St. John's car rental reviews and directory
Ace
10,0
Wonderful
3 reviewsCleanliness
10.0
Comfort
10.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
10.0
Value for money
10.0
One location in St. John's
Locations in St. John's
Suite 373
+1 800 581 8773
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10,0 Wonderful
Aug 2017
Pros:
For some reason there was some confusion in the size of the car rental and Ace Rental corrected the problem the following day ☀️ICons:
It took contacting the company in the US and the took no respondaility for the problems.Thrifty
7,5
Good
10 reviewsCleanliness
7.4
Comfort
7.2
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.0
Value for money
7.4
One location in St. John's
Locations in St. John's
V.c Bird Intl Ap
+1 268 462 9532
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10,0 Wonderful
Apr 2024
2,8 Poor
Jan 2018
Pros:
Nothing , complete lie from both kayak and thrifty car rentalCons:
The car that was booked for us turned out a two door suv with no trunk and barely 4 seats ( the last two foldable) we were five and the booking was for SUV 5 people 5 pieces of luggage . Not sure who is lying kayak or thrifty !! There were also a mandatory license plate fee , temporary drivers license fee , and mandatory insurance 4$/day that we’re not noted in the booking arrangement . The “upgraded” car for higher rate of course was ridiculously small and in a rough shape . They tried to make me pay for stains that was like that when we got the car. That is my second horrible experience with thrifty car rental and definitely the very last one. However I believe kayak has some fault here too for miscommunication and false advertisement so I will refrain using this site for future as well.5,2 Fair
Jul 2017
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I booked through your platform a SUV 4 door, 5 pax, 4 bags. I got the smallest existing 4WD (Suzuki Jimny) 3 pax , 2 bags. I had booked this one a bit more expensive than others offering for the size . very dissapointing . It does not seem to be Thrifty's fault, but Kayak's.6,4 Okay
Jan 2017
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3dr Rav4,Car was rugged and prefect for the narrow, pot hole filled roads of the island. The rental office is in a small building just south of the terminal, don't expect much. Except expect nice people that will get you going and loaded up for your island adventure.10,0 Wonderful
Apr 2022
10,0 Wonderful
Feb 2022
Dollar
6,5
Okay
10 reviewsCleanliness
6.1
Comfort
6.6
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.8
Value for money
6.3
4 locations in St. John's
Locations in St. John's
Allegro Resort Hotel
+1 268 462 0362
Jolly Beach Hotel
+1 268 462 0362
Sr Modesta St
+1 268 462 0362
V.c Intl Ap
+1 268 462 0362
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5,2 Fair
Sep 2019
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The staff was helpful and drop off was good.3,2 Poor
Sep 2019
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The vehicle was outdated and not cleaned. There was no windshield washer fluid to even clean the windshield. I was not impressed with the standard of the vehicle and I washed it prior to using. Whilst driving I also realized the vehicle is in need of shocks and a general service.2,0 Poor
Aug 2019
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There was no car when I got there. I was forced to get another company and pay more. This seem to be because of the festivities in the island. They knew they could get more then the price I reserved for the car.2,0 Poor
May 2019
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Have a new management service on entire revamping of the entire staff unit. They were rude all of them you observe how they speak to other customers. They were no help at all whatever is the issue they do not try to help resolve it at all.Cons:
Have a new management service on entire revamping of the entire staff unit. They were rude all of them you observe how they speak to other customers. They were no help at all whatever is the issue they do not try to help resolve it at all.8,0 Very Good
Jan 2019
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The service was stellar! They upgraded us to an SUV due to the car we were meant to be picking up not having been properly cleaned prior to our arrival.Cons:
The car was very old and appeared to need some engine maintenance.10,0 Wonderful
Feb 2018
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I’ve rented the car from dollar car rental twice in turks &caicos and had a great service. This time I rented in Antigua and was very pleased. Manley at the register was so helpful! He answered all our questions and gave great recommendations for the beaches to see. Can’t wait to come backAvis
5,7
Fair
10 reviewsCleanliness
5.2
Comfort
5.2
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.2
Value for money
5.5
One location in St. John's
Locations in St. John's
V.C. Bird Intl Apo
+1 268 462 2840
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2,0 Poor
Mar 2024
2,0 Poor
Jul 2017
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It sucked4,0 Mediocre
Apr 2017
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The convenience of picking up the car at the airport was great.Cons:
Booked a premium 7 seater SUV and received a regular 5 seater. I was told that they don't offer any premium SUVs and was asked to pay more for a 7 seat minivan.6,0 Okay
Mar 2017
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That it was right at airportCons:
We were at Avis counter for 1 1/2 hrs trying to just get our car And I had a reservation This is unacceptable4,0 Mediocre
May 2023
10,0 Wonderful
May 2023
Budget
5,0
Fair
27 reviewsCleanliness
4.6
Comfort
4.9
Pick-up/Drop-off
5.6
Value for money
4.9
3 locations in St. John's
Locations in St. John's
Airport Boulevard
+1 268 561 6399
High Street
+1 268 736 6401
V. C. Bird Intl Airport
+1 268 736 6400
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10,0 Wonderful
May 2021
Pros:
The staff was awesome!!! Very friendly.Cons:
Maybe a map around Antigua and better tires on the car we rented. For the type of terrain we were driving in the tires were weak. It was scary to think we could have gotten a flat at any moment not really knowing where things were located. But overall adventurous and great little car for our trip!4,0 Mediocre
May 2021
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First car offered had over 150,000 Km and was filthy inside. Both the AC and the power windows didn’t work. They agreed to give us another car which we accepted, but that one too had a broken passengers side power mirror whose motor was constantly running.2,0 Poor
Apr 2021
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This place is a small parking lot owned by local mechanic. All cars are old and in terrible condition. I’ve had to return two cars as both had mechanical issues. Second car tire got flat over night after one day use. Don’t expect to see any real Budget quality I went to other rental Thrifty and got a perfect car for the rest of my trip. STAY AWAY from Budget on Antigua island!!!2,0 Poor
Nov 2019
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We booked a rental car with Budget, when going to pick up the car they told us they didnt have any car for us. they had our reservation, but no car! We were told that this do happen and that they in those cases handed us over to Hertz instead. At Hertz we had to argue that we would have the same deal, as their cheapest car was gonna be $10 more expensive than the deal we had confirmed with Budget. This is absolutely ridiculous. We book a car, had a confirmation, then they dont actually have the car, ship us over to someone else and we have to pay a much more expensive price! At Hertz we told them that the confirmation we had stated $25 per day, so the lady was going to clear it with the manager as this was lower than what their standard prices. The representative came back after a few minutes and told us that they could do the $25 for us, as she had cleared it with her manager. Foolishly of us, we did not double check this! They had a holding of $500 on our card, and when we asked what the total was we were told that it would be deducted from the $500 and the rest was going to be released again. We asked twice about the total and she did not tell us. We later realised that she had put $35 per day, instead of the $25 as verbally agreed, so obviously this was the reason why she didnt tell us the total! We feel very cheated by the behavior of both Budget who didn't uphold the confirmation that they had a car for us and by the representative at Hertz who fully knew what she was doing!!3,2 Poor
Aug 2019
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Brought the car to the hotel, is about all the positive I could write about.Cons:
Just about everything else, currently in communication with budget, regarding how dangerous, dirty and scary to drive the vehicle provided was.3,2 Poor
Apr 2019
Pros:
Staff was friendly.Cons:
The car was dented all over, bumper coming off, rubber seal on the passenger side rear door falling off made door almost impossible to latch, water came through floorboard when it rains, and trunk could not be closed by my wife because she lacked the slamming force to make it latch. And more.....Hertz
3,6
Poor
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Cleanliness
4.6
Comfort
4.6
Pick-up/Drop-off
5.3
Value for money
5.0
6 locations in St. John's
Locations in St. John's
Carlisle Estate Ap Road
+1 268 481 4440
Coolidge
+1 268 462 4440
Cruise Ship Pier Duty Free Are
+1 268 481 4440
Deep Bay
+1 268 481 4457
Jolly Harbour Hotel
+1 268 481 4456
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GREEN MOTION
4,2
Mediocre
No reviews available
One location in St. John's
Locations in St. John's
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FlexWays
2,0
Poor
No reviews available
One location in St. John's
Locations in St. John's
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Drive A Matic
No score available yet
6 locations in St. John's
Locations in St. John's
Sir George Walter Highway, P.O.Box 180, Suite 373
+1 268 562 8900
V.C. Bird International Airport - Meet & Greet, Burma Rd, Osbourn
+1 268 562 8900
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Sunnycars
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3 locations in St. John's
Locations in St. John's
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Down West Car Rentals
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2 locations in St. John's
Locations in St. John's
Blue Waters, Saint Johns Antigua
+1 268 764 9344
Saint Johns Airport
+1 268 764 9344
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Final Rentals
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2 locations in St. John's
Locations in St. John's
V.C Bird International Airport [ANU] - Representative will meet outside arrivals area.
+1 268 726 4066
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One location in St. John's
Locations in St. John's
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One location in St. John's
Locations in St. John's
Belmont Clinic Complex, All Saints Road, St. John’s, Antigua
+1 268 720 1654
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Most popular car type | Mini |
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