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KAYAK’s top tips for renting a car in St. John's

  • A hire car is the perfect way to explore not only St. John's, but the whole of Newfoundland, as most of its best places can't be accessed without four wheels. There are so many scenic routes to drive along that it will be hard to choose, but driving to St. Anthony on the northern tip of the island is a popular option, as you can take your time and even stay overnight in the charming towns as you make your way there.
  • All the big car hire companies can be found at St. John's International Airport (YYT), which is located less than 10 km (6.2 miles) from downtown St. John's. Car hire services are situated in the Baggage Claim area of the airport's main terminal. If you're heading there during high tourism season (May-September), you should book your car in advance.
  • The Trans-Canada Highway connects St. John's to other cities and towns around Newfoundland and, although the highway is in great condition, you will likely encounter sharp curves while driving through these hills. Always stay alert when driving on the island, as moose roam around freely and sometimes cause accidents. Stop the car and wait for the animals to fully disappear if you bump into them.
  • Although traffic is quite tame when compared to other big Canadian cities, rush hour traffic (between 7 and 9 a.m. and 4 to 6:30 p.m.) can affect certain areas of St. John's, particularly Parkway, which is made up of three roads funneling into a single route. Most heavy construction work takes place during summer, so take that into consideration in case you have to be somewhere by a specific time.
  • Book your rental car in St. John's at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
  • Intermediate rental cars in St. John's are around 3% cheaper than other car types, on average

St. John's car rental experiences: the best tips from KAYAK users

Insights shared by verified travelers who rented a car in St. John's 
Verified travelerOct 2024
Great experience.. so happy we decided to rent!seen lots of the island
Verified travelerApr 2024
They seem to have a good selection of vehicles depending on your needs very reliable and there extra insurance is very affordable so you cannot go wrong with your choice
Verified travelerOct 2023
Driving was good, drivers are very courteous. Signs are good. Good road conditions.
Verified travelerSep 2023
Be sure to use a map. Use an app to pay for parking on the street downtown.
Verified travelerOct 2023
We parked the car and took taxi and bus.
Verified travelerJun 2023
Driving in St. John's was relatively easy. Seems everything is within 15 - 20 minutes. Parking signs are a little confusing. Be careful to find out if street cleaning is happening on the street you park. There are no signs for that and no forgiveness. Ensure your car rental return coincides with your departure flight time.
Verified travelerJun 2023
Driving was relatively easy in St John’s. Other drivers are considerate and traffic was relatively light.
Verified travelerAug 2023
Watch for moose! Local drivers seem to not follow speed limits! Enjoy the beautiful scenery :)
Mireille-AnneJul 2023
Driving in St John's is pretty easy. You can find car park easily.
Verified travelerJul 2023
The downtown roads can be a bit quirky. A lot of intersections at strange angles and roads that merge cross traffic. Need to take it slow.
VivianAug 2023
Try not to rent directly at the airport (I’m not sure if there is an alternative in Newfoundland). They charge a “concession” fee.
Verified travelerMay 2023
Drive sensibly and follow the rules. The city is very nice.

FAQs about renting a car in St. John's

  • What type of car is recommended for driving in St. John's?

    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.

  • What’s the speed limit in St. John's?

    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).

  • Where are the best places to park in St. John's?

    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.

  • How much is gas price in St. John's?

    The average gas price in St. John's is 17.74 ﷼ per gallon over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between 213 ﷼ and 284 ﷼, depending on the car size.

  • What is the most popular rental car in St. John's?

    Intermediate (Toyota RAV4 or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in St. John's.

  • How can I find car rentals near me in St. John's?

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

  • How much does an Intermediate car rental cost in St. John's?

    An Intermediate car rental in St. John's costs 238 ﷼ per day, on average.

  • How much does a Standard car rental cost in St. John's?

    A Standard car rental in St. John's costs 265 ﷼ per day, on average.

  • How much does a Full Size car rental cost in St. John's?

    A Full Size car rental in St. John's costs 363 ﷼ per day, on average.

St. John's car rental reviews and directory 
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Thrifty

8.5

Cleanliness

9.0

Comfort

8.6

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.7

Value for money

7.7

4 locations in St. John's

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Locations in St. John's

100 World Parkway

+1 877 283 0898

Monday00:00 - 02:0008:00 - 23:59
Tuesday08:00 - 23:5900:00 - 02:00
Wednesday08:00 - 23:5900:00 - 02:00
Thursday08:00 - 23:5900:00 - 02:00
Friday00:00 - 02:0008:00 - 23:59
Saturday08:00 - 23:5900:00 - 02:00
Sunday00:00 - 02:0008:00 - 23:59

220 Kenmount Road

+1 877 283 0898

Monday08:00 - 23:59
Tuesday08:00 - 23:59
Wednesday08:00 - 23:59
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Friday08:00 - 23:59

4 Ap Terminal Access

+1 709 722 6000

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4 Craig Dobbins Way

+1 877 283 0898

Monday08:00 - 23:59
Tuesday08:00 - 23:59
Wednesday08:00 - 23:59
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Friday08:00 - 23:59

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6.0 Okay

Anonymous, Sep 2024

Intermediate

KAYAK
Initially when renting the car things were good. I got a pretty well new ride. The papers I received with damage etc gave no indication of any damage to said car. We were informed that because I declined insurance any damage was my problem. So a few days into my visit as I was walking towards car I noticed a dent in rear trunk area. Not noticed before or declared. I was upset someone struck the car and left. My heart sunk. I called my insurance company in BC and got the info I needed for claims. I took said car into Healys autorepair for an estimate. I returned car and admitted to the dent. Young fella took info but after discussion the lady attending went through her phone and admitted the ding was there already. I was relieved but afterwards thought you could do better. If not for her honesty would i have been charged??For Several days this weighed heavy on me. Debra Martens

6.0 Okay

Dave, Jun 2024

Standard

KAYAK
Didn't have my rental. Gave me a huge truck ford f150 with horrible mpgs. Gas was around $6 plus per gallon. Eventually got me a proper car

8.0 Very good

Dave, Jun 2024

Compact

KAYAK
Nice lady at the counter

8.0 Very good

Anonymous, Oct 2023

Intermediate

KAYAK
No fault with the car or the staff. Problem with pickup time. Car not available at pickup time.

4.0 Mediocre

Anonymous, Jul 2024

Compact

KAYAK
The frond desk employees were not a pleasure to deal with. The person who handled the pick-up was distracted and when I ask for clarification on something, he was arrogant and dismissive. When we had a problem during our trip, the employee who answered the phone showed no compassion or interest in our situation and did not handle the situation professionally. He even gave very unsound advice. I ended up contacting the manager who thankfully was very supportive, listened to our concerns and was overall exceptional in her customer service! Unfortunately, the front desk people are the first and last interactions that customers have. I will probably not rent with Thrifty again.

2.0 Poor

Jack, Jun 2023

Intermediate

KAYAK
After spending 1 hr on the phone with a Thrifty representative the day prior to my car pickup to advise that my flight was delayed, I was told on arrival that my reservation had been cancelled because I hadn’t arrived on time. Thrifty was unsure that they could find me a car. After all other customers had been cared for they addressed my issue and found a car. The car they gave me hadn’t been cleaned. I had booked the car months in advance and had prepaid for it. Totally outrageous service.

1 out of 7

Budget

8.5

Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

8.9

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.5

Value for money

7.7

2 locations in St. John's

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100 World Parkway

+1 709 747 1234

Monday08:30 - 23:5900:00 - 02:00
Tuesday08:30 - 23:5900:00 - 02:00
Wednesday00:00 - 02:0008:30 - 23:59
Thursday00:00 - 02:0008:30 - 23:59
Friday00:00 - 02:0008:30 - 23:59
Saturday08:30 - 23:5900:00 - 02:00
Sunday08:30 - 23:5900:00 - 02:00

136 Airport Road

+1 709 778 2950

Monday08:00 - 23:59
Tuesday08:00 - 23:59
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4.0 Mediocre

Dorothy, Sep 2024

Intermediate SUV

KAYAK
I would have preferred to have the car brought to me at the terminal. I'm 65 years old and with heavy luggage it was an inconvenience to me. Likewise when I returned the car at 5:00 am.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Aug 2024

Supplier choice

KAYAK
Smooth & easy

6.0 Okay

Wayne, Jun 2024

Supplier choice

KAYAK
Wonderful. In st johns they are very efficient They could look after their vehicles. A little better. My tires were almost bald. in the rain, lots of hydroplaning.

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, May 2024

Intermediate SUV

KAYAK
The amount stated for booking was tripled at pickup, so Kayak never actually gave me a deal on my rental. I will NEVER recommend Kayak for deals, you guys don't make deals on price only book the vehicle.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Apr 2024

Economy

KAYAK
They were extremely pleasant and friendly the car was a great vehicle for the price just a little awkward to get in and out of because I have a bad knee however the car was very clean and great on gas and very comfortable once I got in. Only wish you didn’t have to walk so far to get your car when you get off the plane other then that I would absolutely highly recommend budget to others looking for a great experience for a rental

6.0 Okay

Anonymous, Oct 2023

Pickup truck

KAYAK
The friendly service

1 out of 7

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

9.5

Best rated

Cleanliness

9.9

Comfort

9.5

Pick-up/Drop-off

9.0

Value for money

9.2

2 locations in St. John's

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100 World Parkway

+1 709 738 3900

Monday09:00 - 23:5900:00 - 02:00
Tuesday09:00 - 23:5900:00 - 02:00
Wednesday00:00 - 02:0009:00 - 23:59
Thursday09:00 - 23:5900:00 - 02:00
Friday09:00 - 23:5900:00 - 02:00
Saturday00:00 - 02:0009:00 - 23:59
Sunday09:00 - 23:5900:00 - 02:00

79 Kenmount Road

+1 709 722 9480

Monday08:00 - 23:59
Tuesday08:00 - 23:59
Wednesday08:00 - 23:59
Thursday08:00 - 23:59
Friday08:00 - 23:59
Saturday09:00 - 23:59
Sunday00:00 - 02:00

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8.0 Very good

Anonymous, Sep 2024

Intermediate SUV

KAYAK
Given 3 choices for a car of the requested type, which was good. Good mileage and comfort. Price could have been a bit lower though.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Aug 2024

Supplier choice

KAYAK
Quick easy process, good location in airport

10.0 Wonderful

Sylvain, Jul 2024

Compact SUV

KAYAK
Service excellent 100%

8.0 Very good

TREVOR, Aug 2020

KAYAK

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

Anonymous, Jan 2023

KAYAK
Everything went as smooth as can be. They didn’t have a van but we got a X-Large SUV.

8.0 Very good

Anonymous, Oct 2022

KAYAK
Ok the Kayak reservation site, I selected the pickup time of 12:00 on a Saturday. The location closes at 12:00!! By complete luck, I saw their hours on their web site that morning and called them around 11:40. They agreed to wait for me until around 12:15. Another couple came in behind me (they also selected 12:00 pickup time), so they were lucky that I had called ahead and they benefited from my call. Otherwise the branch would have closed and pick up would not have been available until Tuesday… due to Monday being a Thanksgiving holiday. Takeaway message: The proposed pickup times on Kayak’s site are not synced with the agencies and cannot be completely trusted.

1 out of 6

Avis

9.3

Cleanliness

9.1

Comfort

9.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

9.1

Value for money

8.5

One location in St. John's

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100 World Parkway

+1 709 722 6620

Monday00:00 - 02:0008:30 - 23:59
Tuesday08:30 - 23:5900:00 - 02:00
Wednesday00:00 - 02:0008:30 - 23:59
Thursday00:00 - 02:0008:30 - 23:59
Friday08:30 - 23:5900:00 - 02:00
Saturday08:30 - 23:5900:00 - 02:00
Sunday08:30 - 23:5900:00 - 02:00

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10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Mar 2024

Standard SUV

KAYAK
Customer service was great

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Oct 2023

Intermediate

KAYAK
Very friendly and easy check in. Car was very clean and ready to go. Bringing it back was also very easy. Well done!

8.0 Very good

LInda, Sep 2023

KAYAK
Everything went smoothly.

10.0 Wonderful

Bonnie, Jul 2023

Supplier choice

KAYAK
Easy drop off.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Jun 2023

Intermediate SUV

KAYAK
Great, quick service, car was perfect

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Jun 2023

Supplier choice

KAYAK
Service and vehicle were excellent, just very pricey.

1 out of 4

Alamo

9.2

Cleanliness

9.4

Comfort

9.2

Pick-up/Drop-off

9.0

Value for money

8.3

One location in St. John's

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100 World Parkway

+1 709 722 8383

Monday09:00 - 23:5900:00 - 02:00
Tuesday00:00 - 02:0009:00 - 23:59
Wednesday00:00 - 02:0009:00 - 23:59
Thursday00:00 - 02:0009:00 - 23:59
Friday00:00 - 02:0009:00 - 23:59
Saturday09:00 - 23:5900:00 - 02:00
Sunday09:00 - 23:5900:00 - 02:00

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10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Sep 2024

Standard

KAYAK
Would have been nice to know about the 240.00 dollar premier rental pickup fee at St Johns airport as this was not mentioned by Expedia when booking the car

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Jul 2024

Pickup truck

KAYAK
Great experience, only thing I could comment on is the price.

6.0 Okay

Anonymous, Oct 2023

Intermediate SUV

KAYAK
The Alamo desk was closed so Enterprise helped with both pickup and drop off. These places are completely interchangeable.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Sep 2023

Intermediate

KAYAK
Thank you Angela for a great check-in experience! Car was amazing, easy service.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Aug 2023

Supplier choice

KAYAK
Compensation for car rental time pick up being later than we had booked (upgrade and first day free rental!) VERY friendly staff and shuttle drivers :)

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Jun 2023

Intermediate SUV

KAYAK
Great

1 out of 3

National

8.5

Cleanliness

8.8

Comfort

8.5

Pick-up/Drop-off

9.1

Value for money

8.0

One location in St. John's

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100 World Parkway

+1 709 722 4307

Monday00:00 - 02:0009:00 - 23:59
Tuesday00:00 - 02:0009:00 - 23:59
Wednesday09:00 - 23:5900:00 - 02:00
Thursday09:00 - 23:5900:00 - 02:00
Friday00:00 - 02:0009:00 - 23:59
Saturday00:00 - 02:0009:00 - 23:59
Sunday00:00 - 02:0009:00 - 23:59

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10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Oct 2022

KAYAK
Good fuel economy, clean, comfortable Perfect for our drive across Newfoundland

6.0 Okay

Anonymous, Sep 2022

KAYAK
After the first day of our rental there were electronic problems in the Ford SUV had problems. The staff of National were helpful in replacing the car with another. Check in and check out were both done efficiently.

8.0 Very good

J, Sep 2022

KAYAK
All was good: very helpful staff

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Sep 2022

KAYAK
Very happy with the service and the vehicle

8.0 Very good

christopher, Sep 2022

KAYAK
The pickup was not smooth. No cars were available and they had only a large pick up truck and had to return later that evening. Took over an hour to get a vehicle (long wait) and the only saving grace was the counter staff as they were great but clearly overwhelmed with the lack of availability.

1 out of 2

Hertz

8.1

Cleanliness

8.1

Comfort

7.7

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.1

Value for money

7.5

2 locations in St. John's

Locations in St. John's

100 World Pkwy

+1 709 726 0795

Monday08:00 - 23:5900:00 - 02:00
Tuesday08:00 - 23:5900:00 - 02:00
Wednesday00:00 - 02:0008:00 - 23:59
Thursday00:00 - 02:0008:00 - 23:59
Friday00:00 - 02:0008:00 - 23:59
Saturday08:00 - 23:5900:00 - 02:00
Sunday08:00 - 23:5900:00 - 02:00

220 Kenmount Road

+1 709 800 7069

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10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Sep 2024

Standard SUV

KAYAK
Pick up was like butter. Smooth and the guy made sure I was fully covered before I left. Returning the car was just as easy.

10.0 Wonderful

Rob, Jun 2022

KAYAK
Friendly quick service at the airport counter. Clean car. Thank you

10.0 Wonderful

Karen, Sep 2021

KAYAK
I had a great experience with kayak. They found me a car when there is a rental shortage.

1.9 Poor

Anonymous, Sep 2021

KAYAK
We never had a rental with them

Dollar

Cleanliness

7.9

Comfort

6.7

Pick-up/Drop-off

7.1

Value for money

6.7

2 locations in St. John's

Locations in St. John's

220 Kenmount Road

+1 866 434 2226

Monday08:00 - 23:59
Tuesday08:00 - 23:59
Wednesday08:00 - 23:59
Thursday08:00 - 23:59
Friday08:00 - 23:59

4 Craig Dobbins Way

+1 866 434 2226

Monday08:00 - 23:59
Tuesday08:00 - 23:59
Wednesday08:00 - 23:59
Thursday08:00 - 23:59
Friday08:00 - 23:59

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2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Jul 2023

Full-size

KAYAK
Unfortunately my car not available when I arrived as hour for booking was wrong and no contact with me before car given away. No substitution available. So not an experience I would like to repeat.

6.0 Okay

Jason, Jul 2023

Compact SUV

KAYAK
We had booked an SUV and only cars were available when we got there. One of the pieces of luggage had to ride in the backseat everytime we changed locations. They said they upgraded us to a “full sized” car, because the SUV wasn’t available. Staff was as helpful as possible working with what they had.

8.0 Very good

Del, Jun 2023

Intermediate

KAYAK
Didn't have the car size I requested but it worked out OK.

7.9 Good

Anonymous, Jul 2021

KAYAK
I reserved a RAV4 and ended up with a Trailblazer. MPG not as good nor the trunk room. The lady at the Dollar pick up site was very nice.

Sunnycars

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2 locations in St. John's

Locations in St. John's

100 World Parkway

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80 Craig Dobbin´s Way

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Discount Car & Truck Rentals

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One location in St. John's

Locations in St. John's

92 Elizabeth Avenue

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149 travelers who rented a car in St. John's gave the car agency they used an average rating of 8.7

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