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KAYAK’s top tips for renting 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 rental car in St. John's at least 3 weeks before your trip in order to get a below-average price
- Economy rental cars in St. John's are around 29% cheaper than other car types, on average
St. John's car rental experiences: the best tips from KAYAK users
FAQs about renting a car in St. John's
What is the most popular car hire in St. John's?
Economy (Kia Rio 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 an Economy car rental cost in St. John's?
An Economy car rental in St. John's costs S$ 51 per day, on average.
How much does a Compact car rental cost in St. John's?
A Compact car rental in St. John's costs S$ 51 per day, on average.
How much does a Mini car rental cost in St. John's?
A Mini car rental in St. John's costs S$ 55 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 All ratings and reviews are collected from KAYAK users with a verified car rental booking. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Ace
10.0
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10.0
Comfort
10.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
10.0
Value for money
10.0
One location in St. John's
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Suite 373
+1 800 581 8773
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Thrifty
7.5
Good
Read 4 reviewsCleanliness
7.5
Comfort
6.7
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.1
Value for money
7.1
One location in St. John's
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V.c Bird Intl Ap
+1 268 462 9532
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8.0 Very Good
kiam-, Sept 2024
Standard SUV
10.0 Wonderful
william, Apr 2024
SUV
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Apr 2022
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Feb 2022
Dollar
7.4
Good
Read 1 reviewCleanliness
7.0
Comfort
7.2
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.6
Value for money
7.2
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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10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Mar 2022
Avis
5.5
Fair
Read 5 reviewsCleanliness
5.1
Comfort
5.1
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.4
Value for money
5.3
One location in St. John's
Locations in St. John's
V.C. Bird Intl Apo
+1 268 462 2840
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4.0 Mediocre
Anonymous, Aug 2024
Compact
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Mar 2024
Compact
4.0 Mediocre
Joe, May 2023
Premium SUV
10.0 Wonderful
Rhiana, May 2023
Premium SUV
2.0 Poor
Mike, Feb 2023
Compact
Budget
5.2
Fair
Read 11 reviewsCleanliness
4.9
Comfort
5.4
Pick-up/Drop-off
5.7
Value for money
5.2
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
Mrs. Niya, 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
Anonymous, 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
Leonid, 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
Anonymous, 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!!8.0 Very Good
Anonymous, Apr 2023
Economy
4.0 Mediocre
Anonymous, Apr 2023
Economy
Hertz
4.0
Mediocre
Cleanliness
5.2
Comfort
5.2
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.0
Value for money
5.6
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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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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Blue Waters, Saint Johns Antigua
+1 268 764 9344
Saint Johns Airport
+1 268 764 9344
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V.C Bird International Airport [ANU] - Representative will meet outside arrivals area.
+1 268 726 4066
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Belmont Clinic Complex, All Saints Road, St. John’s, Antigua
+1 268 720 1654
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| Pick-up location | St. John's |
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| Hire locations | 34 |
| Airport locations | 9 |