St. John's

Cheap Car Hire in St. John's

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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 17 October 2025.

Most popular company

THRIFTY

Price of petrol per litre

$1.79

Average price per day

$68

Cheapest price per day

$63

Cheapflights insights for St. John's car hires

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in St. John's, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

How far in advance should I hire a car in St. John's?

To get the best deal on car hire in St. John's, book about 7 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around $60, which is about 26% cheaper than the typical rate.

What is the best car rental company in St. John's?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in St. John's is Enterprise Rent-A-Car (rated 9.5/10 with 18 reviews). Avis (rated 9.3/10 with 13 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in St. John's?

The cheapest month to hire a car in St. John's is January, when you can expect to pay $32/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in St. John's is August ($143/day on average). The average daily car hire price for each month is shown below. Keep in mind that prices will vary based on availability, when you book, and the type of car you hire.

January

$32

February

$42

March

$43

April

$52

May

$74

June

$112

July

$140

August

$143

September

$71

October

$65

November

$54

December

$49

Which car hire company has the most locations in St. John's?

Thrifty has 4 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Avis has the second-highest number of locations in St. John's at 2.

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 17 October 2025.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

9.5
Wonderful
18 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.8

Comfort

9.5

Overall

9.5

Pick-up/drop-off

9.3

Value

9.1

Avis

9.3
Wonderful
13 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.2

Comfort

9.1

Overall

9.3

Pick-up/drop-off

9.2

Value

8.5

Alamo

9.0
Wonderful
10 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

9.2

Comfort

9.0

Overall

9.0

Pick-up/drop-off

9.0

Value

8.5

Thrifty

8.6
Very Good
21 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.0

Comfort

8.7

Overall

8.6

Pick-up/drop-off

8.8

Value

7.8

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
23 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

6.9
Okay
4 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.9

Comfort

6.9

Overall

6.9

Pick-up/drop-off

7.3

Value

6.9

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 17 October 2025.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in St. John's?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $68/day when booking a car hire in St. John's. The absolute best deal a user found was for $63/day from Thrifty, booked on Oct. 12.

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

    Hiring a car in St. John's for a week can be a great option for travel. Thrifty, the most popular car hire company for this area, offers hire cars for around $473/week on average.

  • 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 7% 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 $2,029 a month or $68 a day. Search on Cheapflights for the most updated pricing and availability for your St. John's car hire.

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