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St. John's car hires in 2025

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in St. John's. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 22 Februar 2025.

Most popular company

AVIS

Price of petrol per litre

$1.95

Average price per day

$70

Cheapest price per day

$56

What is the cheapest time to rent a car in St. John's?

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in St. John's and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on 22 Februar 2025.

January

$32

February

$48

March

$48

April

$65

May

$84

June

$144

July

$155

August

$145

September

$89

October

$72

November

$56

December

$48

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in St. John's is January. The most expensive time to rent a car is July. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

Compare available car types for hire in St. John's

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for hire in St. John's to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 22 Februar 2025.

Small cars

$44 - $143

All Car Types

$55 - $135

To hire a small car in St. John's, Canada, you would pay an average price of $76/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a small car in St. John's, Canada (~$44/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is August (~$143/day). In fact, January is about 43% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for St. John's. When comparing with other car types available for hire in St. John's, hiring a small car saves you 19% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To hire a medium car in St. John's, Canada, you would pay an average price of $71/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in St. John's, Canada (~$60/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~$140/day). In fact, January is about 17% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for St. John's. When comparing with other car types available for hire in St. John's, hiring a medium car saves you 23% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To hire a large car in St. John's, Canada, you would pay an average price of $74/day. May is the cheapest month to hire a large car in St. John's, Canada (~$75/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~$134/day). In fact, May is about 1% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car hire for St. John's. When comparing with other car types available for hire in St. John's, hiring a large car saves you 21% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To hire a SUV in St. John's, Canada, you would pay an average price of $84/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in St. John's, Canada (~$60/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~$146/day). In fact, January is about 30% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for St. John's. When comparing with other car types available for hire in St. John's, hiring a SUV saves you 9% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

Top hire agencies in St. John's

Explore the leading car hire agencies in St. John's known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in St. John's. Reviews were last updated on 22 Februar 2025.
Hire a car with one of the top providers serving the St. John's area such as Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Avis and Alamo. Make sure to read reviews, pricing info, location, and other important details before choosing a car hire agency.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

9.5
Wonderful
18 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.9

Comfort

9.5

Overall

9.5

Pick-up/drop-off

9.0

Value

9.2

Avis

9.3
Wonderful
12 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.1

Comfort

9.0

Overall

9.3

Pick-up/drop-off

9.1

Value

8.5

Alamo

9.2
Wonderful
9 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

9.4

Comfort

9.2

Overall

9.2

Pick-up/drop-off

9.0

Value

8.3

Thrifty

8.5
Very Good
21 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.0

Comfort

8.6

Overall

8.5

Pick-up/drop-off

8.7

Value

7.7

National

8.5
Very Good
5 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

8.8

Comfort

8.5

Overall

8.5

Pick-up/drop-off

9.1

Value

8.0

Budget

8.4
Very Good
20 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.4

Comfort

8.8

Overall

8.4

Pick-up/drop-off

8.5

Value

7.7

Hertz

8.4
Very Good
5 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.4

Pick-up/drop-off

8.4

Value

7.9

Dollar

6.7
Okay
4 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.9

Comfort

6.7

Overall

6.7

Pick-up/drop-off

7.1

Value

6.7

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in St. John's, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 22 Februar 2025.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in St. John's?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $70/day when booking a car hire in St. John's. The absolute best deal a user found was for $56/day from Thrifty, booked on Feb. 16.

  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in St. John's?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Enterprise Rent-A-Car (9.5 rating), Avis (9.5 rating) and Alamo (9.2 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in St. John's.

  • What are petrol prices like in St. John's?

    The average price of petrol in St. John's is $1.95/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between $87 and $126 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

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

    Hiring a car in St. John's for a week can be a great option for travel. Avis, the most popular car hire company for this area, offers hire cars for around $492/week on average.

  • How far in advance should I hire a car in St. John's for the best price?

    Booking early can save you upwards of 58% on your car hire. Booking your vehicle at least 7 days in advance can you get you a great below-average price in St. John's.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in St. John's?

    Yes, cars are available to be hired for an entire month in St. John's.

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

    Our recent data shows that Thrifty can potentially be 34% below the average car hire price in St. John's. Check prices and availability for Thrifty and save on this extended car hire. The cost of hiring a vehicle in St. John's is on average $2,107 a month or $70 a day. Search on Cheapflights for the most updated pricing and availability for your St. John's car hire.

  • What car do most people hire in St. John's?

    The most popular car chosen by those travelling to St. John's is Standard (Ford Edge) based on our Cheapflights data.

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