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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.
On average a rental car in St. John's costs $58 per day. But prices differ between operators and you can save money through a price comparison of car rental deals from different agencies. The cheapest price for a car rental in St. John's found in the last 2 weeks is $42.
The average gas price in St. John's is $4.72 per gallon over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between $57 and $76, depending on the car size.
Standard (Nissan Pathfinder or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in St. John's.
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A Standard car rental in St. John's costs $42 per day, on average.
An Intermediate car rental in St. John's costs $41 per day, on average.
A Compact car rental in St. John's costs $86 per day, on average.
On average a rental car in St. John's costs $409 per week ($58 per day).
On average a rental car in St. John's costs $1,755 per month ($58 per day).
Most car rental providers in St. John's offer insurance but the level of protection can differ substantially. If you're unsure whether to get extra protection for your car rental in St. John's, check out KAYAK's car rental insurance guide.
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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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6.0 Okay
Anonymous, Sep 2024
Intermediate
6.0 Okay
Dave, Jun 2024
Standard
8.0 Very good
Dave, Jun 2024
Compact
8.0 Very good
Anonymous, Oct 2023
Intermediate
4.0 Mediocre
Anonymous, Jul 2024
Compact
2.0 Poor
Jack, Jun 2023
Intermediate
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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4.0 Mediocre
Dorothy, Sep 2024
Intermediate SUV
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Aug 2024
Supplier choice
6.0 Okay
Wayne, Jun 2024
Supplier choice
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, May 2024
Intermediate SUV
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Apr 2024
Economy
6.0 Okay
Anonymous, Oct 2023
Pickup truck
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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8.0 Very good
Anonymous, Sep 2024
Intermediate SUV
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Aug 2024
Supplier choice
10.0 Wonderful
Sylvain, Jul 2024
Compact SUV
8.0 Very good
TREVOR, 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
Anonymous, Jan 2023
8.0 Very good
Anonymous, Oct 2022
One location in St. John's
Locations in St. John's
100 World Parkway
+1 709 722 6620
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10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Mar 2024
Standard SUV
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Oct 2023
Intermediate
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Oct 2019
Pros:
Really helpful, friendly staff8.0 Very good
LInda, Sep 2023
10.0 Wonderful
Bonnie, Jul 2023
Supplier choice
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Jun 2023
Intermediate SUV
One location in St. John's
Locations in St. John's
100 World Parkway
+1 709 722 8383
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10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Sep 2024
Standard
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Jul 2024
Pickup truck
6.0 Okay
Anonymous, Oct 2023
Intermediate SUV
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Sep 2023
Intermediate
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Aug 2023
Supplier choice
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Jun 2023
Intermediate SUV
One location in St. John's
Locations in St. John's
100 World Parkway
+1 709 722 4307
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10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Oct 2022
6.0 Okay
Anonymous, Sep 2022
8.0 Very good
J, Sep 2022
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Sep 2022
8.0 Very good
christopher, Sep 2022
2 locations in St. John's
from$55/dayLocations in St. John's
100 World Pkwy
+1 709 726 0795
220 Kenmount Road
+1 709 800 7069
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10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Sep 2024
Standard SUV
10.0 Wonderful
Rob, Jun 2022
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Sep 2021
1.9 Poor
Anonymous, Sep 2021
2 locations in St. John's
from$54/dayLocations in St. John's
220 Kenmount Road
+1 866 434 2226
4 Craig Dobbins Way
+1 866 434 2226
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2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Jul 2023
Full-size
6.0 Okay
Jason, Jul 2023
Compact SUV
8.0 Very good
Del, Jun 2023
Intermediate
7.9 Good
Anonymous, Jul 2021
2 locations in St. John's
Locations in St. John's
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One location in St. John's
Locations in St. John's
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Most popular agency | Turo |
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Most popular car type | Standard |
Average price | $58/day |
Good deal | $51/day |
Pick-up location | St. John's |
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Car types | Compact, Compact SUV, Economy, Full-size, Full-size SUV, Intermediate, Intermediate SUV, Pickup truck, Standard, Standard SUV, Supplier choice |
Rental locations | 18 |
Airport locations | 9 |
Popular agencies | Hertz, Dollar, Thrifty, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Avis |