St. John's car hires from £35/day

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a KAYAK user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in St. John's with a pick-up date of 16/1 and drop-off date of 23/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheap car hire in St. John's

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Kia Rio car
Kia Rio
or similar SMALL
2
2
4-5
M
£35/day
Nissan Almera car
Nissan Almera
or similar SMALL
4
2
4-5
M
£37/day
Toyota Allion car
Toyota Allion
or similar MEDIUM
5
3
4-5
M
£47/day
Toyota Belta car
Toyota Belta
or similar LARGE
5
2
4-5
M
£42/day
Suzuki Jimny car
Suzuki Jimny
or similar SUV
2
2
4-5
M
£64/day
Toyota LiteAce car
Toyota LiteAce
or similar VAN
5
5
4-5
M
£53/day
Toyota Alphard car
Toyota Alphard
or similar VAN
5
5
4-5
M
£76/day
Hyundai Creta car
Hyundai Creta
or similar SUV
4
2
4-5
M
£49/day
Suzuki XL7 car
Suzuki XL7
or similar SUV
5
3
4-5
M
£55/day
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited car
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
or similar SUV
5
2
2/4
M
£76/day
Best prices found by KAYAK users in the past 48 hours.

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.
  • 25% of our users found a car hire in St. John's for £40 or less
  • Book your car hire in St. John's at least 2 weeks before your trip in order to get a below-average price
  • Economy hire cars in St. John's are around 39% cheaper than other car types, on average

FAQs about car hire in St. John's

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in St. John's?

    On average a car hire in St. John's costs £44 per day.

  • What is the cheapest car hire company in St. John's?

    In the past 72 hours, the cheapest car hires were found at Budget (£35/day), Down West Car Rentals (£38/day) and GREEN MOTION (£49/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest hire car price was found at Budget V. C. Bird Intl Airport null (4 miles from the city centre).

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

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

  • Which car hire agencies are at V.C. Bird Intl airport (ANU)?

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

  • Which car hire companies will pick you up at V.C. Bird Intl airport (ANU)?

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

  • 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 hire cost in St. John's?

    An Economy car hire in St. John's costs £39 per day, on average.

  • How much does a Mini car hire cost in St. John's?

    A Mini car hire in St. John's costs £38 per day, on average.

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

    A Full Size car hire in St. John's costs £120 per day, on average.

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

    In St. John's, cars are most frequently hired at Down West Car Rentals Saint Johns Airport (4 miles from city centre).

  • How much does a car hire in St. John's cost for a week?

    On average a car hire in St. John's costs £309 per week (£44 per day).

  • How much does a car hire in St. John's cost for a month?

    On average a car hire in St. John's costs £1,324 per month (£44 per day).

  • Should I get insurance when hiring a car in St. John's?

    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.

  • 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 hire reviews and directory 
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Ace

10.0

Wonderful

Best rated

Cleanliness

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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Locations in St. John's

Suite 373

+1 800 581 8773

Monday08:00 - 22:00
Tuesday08:00 - 22:00
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Thrifty

Cleanliness

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

Monday09:00 - 20:00
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8.0 Very Good

kiam-, Sept 2024

Standard SUV

KAYAK
They need left hand drive vehicles. * it is easier for Traveler And vehicles need to be maintained, fixed as issue’s arise with them.

10.0 Wonderful

william, Apr 2024

SUV

KAYAK
Great experience and value. Car was a bit old but drove well. Customer service was outstanding with Carolyn. In addition they drove us back to town after the rental.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Apr 2022

KAYAK
The check in process could use some modernization(no computers for contracts), but the rental agent was wonderful and the car was perfect. We opted for the compact SUV as we had heard that roads in Antigua are not in the best condition. This was definitely true and many of the places we went were not paved. The car was a Jimny, excellent on fuel usage, easy to drive, and perfect for the road conditions. Return was quick and simple.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Feb 2022

KAYAK
Very smooth pick up and drop off. Would definitely recommend this company.

1 out of 2

Dollar

Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

7.2

Pick-up/Drop-off

7.6

Value for money

7.2

4 locations in St. John's

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Allegro Resort Hotel

+1 268 462 0362

Monday09:00 - 20:00
Tuesday09:00 - 20:00
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Jolly Beach Hotel

+1 268 462 0362

Monday09:00 - 20:00
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Sr Modesta St

+1 268 462 0362

Monday08:00 - 22:00
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V.c Intl Ap

+1 268 462 0362

Monday08:30 - 18:00
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10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Mar 2022

KAYAK
The person at the desk was very friendly and helpful

1 out of 1

Avis

Cleanliness

5.1

Comfort

5.1

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.4

Value for money

5.3

One location in St. John's

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V.C. Bird Intl Apo

+1 268 462 2840

Monday08:00 - 22:00
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4.0 Mediocre

Anonymous, Aug 2024

Compact

KAYAK
Car was old and damaged with check engine light

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Mar 2024

Compact

KAYAK
Horrible, no car available upon arrival. Left us stranded.

4.0 Mediocre

Joe, May 2023

Premium SUV

KAYAK
Old vehicle that was not in good condition. Not clean and doors did not lock with suspension issues.

10.0 Wonderful

Rhiana, May 2023

Premium SUV

KAYAK
Our handler, Mona Lisa, at the Antigua airport Avis was knowledgeable, easy to work with and helpful. Both the pick up and drop off process was made easy. Thank you!

2.0 Poor

Mike, Feb 2023

Compact

KAYAK
This was the worst rental experience we ever had - anywhere. The car was dented, scratched up, dirty had basically no shocks. The key fob didn’t work and A/C barely worked. It was good I took photos of the damage on the car because the person who we returned it to didn’t have the pre-loan damage info. He was asking if I was sure all the damage was already on the car. I also didn’t get any receipt or paperwork when we turned it in. I think we’re due some sort of refund on this clunker, but wouldn’t expect to get very far on that request. My advice: avoid Avis.

1 out of 2

Budget

Most popular

Cleanliness

4.9

Comfort

5.4

Pick-up/Drop-off

5.7

Value for money

5.2

3 locations in St. John's

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Airport Boulevard

+1 268 561 6399

Monday08:00 - 22:00
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High Street

+1 268 736 6401

Monday08:00 - 22:00
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V. C. Bird Intl Airport

+1 268 736 6400

Monday08:00 - 22:00
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10.0 Wonderful

Mrs. Niya, May 2021

KAYAK

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

KAYAK

Cons:

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

KAYAK

Cons:

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

KAYAK

Cons:

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

KAYAK
Old car. No car charger!

4.0 Mediocre

Anonymous, Apr 2023

Economy

KAYAK
Staff were friendly. Although a new airport there is no signage to car hire. The opening hours were 10-4 on internet, 10-5 verbally, but they seem to have some flexibility for returns. If your flight is late who knows? The car was old, very high mileage, in poor condition, gutless and not what I would expect from this company.

1 out of 4

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

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Carlisle Estate Ap Road

+1 268 481 4440

Monday08:00 - 22:00
Tuesday08:00 - 22:00
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Coolidge

+1 268 729 4451

Monday08:00 - 22:00
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Cruise Ship Pier Duty Free Are

+1 268 481 4440

Monday08:00 - 22:00
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Deep Bay

+1 268 481 4457

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Heritage Quay

Monday08:00 - 22:00
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Jolly Harbour Hotel

+1 268 481 4456

Monday09:00 - 20:00
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GREEN MOTION

4.2

Mediocre

2 locations in St. John's

from£35/day

Locations in St. John's

All Saints Road

Opening times not available

V. C. Bird Intl Airport

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FlexWays

4.7

Mediocre

One location in St. John's

from£78/day

Locations in St. John's

Potters Village

Opening times not available

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Drive A Matic

No score available yet

Cheapest deal

6 locations in St. John's

from£32/day

Locations in St. John's

Hotel Delivery, Antigua

Opening times not available

Sir George Walter Highway, P.O.Box 180, Suite 373

+1 268 562 8900

Opening times not available

St. John's - Sir George Walter Highway, St. John’s

Opening times not available

Tropical Adventures, Redcliffe Quay

Opening times not available

V.C. Bird International Airport - Meet & Greet, Burma Rd, Osbourn

+1 268 562 8900

Monday08:00 - 22:00
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Woods Mall, Friars Hill Road

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Sunnycars

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3 locations in St. John's

Locations in St. John's

Carlisle Estate Airport Road

Opening times not available

Heritage Quay

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V C Bird International Airport

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Down West Car Rentals

No score available yet

2 locations in St. John's

from£39/day

Locations in St. John's

Blue Waters, Saint Johns Antigua

+1 268 764 9344

Monday08:00 - 22:00
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Saint Johns Airport

+1 268 764 9344

Monday08:00 - 22:00
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Final Rentals

No score available yet

2 locations in St. John's

from£40/day

Locations in St. John's

Potters Village - Main Road

Opening times not available

V.C Bird International Airport [ANU] - Representative will meet outside arrivals area.

+1 268 726 4066

Monday08:00 - 22:00
Tuesday08:00 - 22:00
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Thursday08:00 - 22:00
Friday08:00 - 22:00
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Chase Car Rental

No score available yet

One location in St. John's

Locations in St. John's

18 Shipyard Drive

Opening times not available

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Empire Rent A Car

No score available yet

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

Monday09:00 - 20:00
Tuesday09:00 - 20:00
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1645 travellers who hired a car in St. John's gave the car agency they used an average rating of 4.3

Car hire locations in or near St. John's

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Most popular agency

Budget

Most popular car type

Economy

Average price

£44/day

Good deal

£40/day

When to book a car hire in St. John's

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Car hire insurance in St. John's

Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) & Theft Protection Waiver

Some St. John's car providers already include Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) and Theft Protection Waiver into the hire price but not all of them. We recommend being aware of your coverage when hiring a car in St. John's.

Deductible

Keep in mind that car hire insurances often have a deductible clause, which is the amount you’ll have to pay if something happens during the time of your hire. If you want to avoid unwanted surprises, you should consider adding a non-deductible option to your St. John's car hire.

St. John's car hire information

Pick-up locationSt. John's
Car typesCompact, Compact SUV, Economy, Full-size, Intermediate SUV, Open-air all-terrain, Passenger van, People carrier, SUV, Standard
Hire locations34
Airport locations9
Popular agenciesDown West Car Rentals, GREEN MOTION , Budget, Dollar, FlexWays

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