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 $62, which is about 29% 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 12 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 ($137/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
$41
March
$43
April
$52
May
$73
June
$113
July
$134
August
$137
September
$79
October
$70
November
$55
December
$47
What car do most people hire in St. John's?
The most popular types of cars to hire in St. John's are the following: Economy cars (Kia Rio or similar), Standard cars (Ford Edge or similar), and SUV cars (Ford Edge or similar).
Which car hire company has the most locations in St. John's?
Thrifty has 4 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Budget has the second-highest number of locations in St. John's at 3.
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 11 July 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.
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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 11 July 2025.
How much does it cost to hire a car in St. John's for a week from Alamo?
Hiring a car in St. John's for a week can be a great option for travel. Alamo, the most popular car hire company for this area, offers hire cars for around $916/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.
Car hires by fuel type in St. John's
Browse car hires by fuel type in St. John's. Currently, Hybrid cars are the cheapest to rent in St. John's. Deals were last updated on 11 July 2025.
Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in St. John's. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest ($73+).
Electric
$206+
Hybrid
$73+