St. John's car hires from £31/day

On average a car hire in St. John's costs £43 per day.

Economy (Toyota Yaris or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in St. John's.

Car hire companies onsite at V.C. Bird Intl airport include Budget, Drive A Matic, Avis, Thrifty and Down West Car Rentals.

Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from V.C. Bird Intl airport to off-airport locations include Budget, Hertz, Drive A Matic, Avis and Thrifty.

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

An Economy car hire in St. John's costs £34 per day, on average.

A Standard car hire in St. John's costs £64 per day, on average.

An Intermediate car hire in St. John's costs £63 per day, on average.

In St. John's, cars are most frequently hired at GREEN MOTION V. C. Bird Intl Airport (4 miles from city centre).

Most car hire 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 hire in St. John's, check out KAYAK's car hire insurance guide.

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.

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.

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.