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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 R702, which is about 1 368% 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.
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
9.5
Avis
9.3
Alamo
9.0
Thrifty
8.6
What is the cheapest month to hire a car in St. John's?
Planning to hire a car in St. John's? January is the cheapest month, costing about R368 per day. In contrast, August is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of R1 631. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.
January
R368
February
R474
March
R491
April
R596
May
R842
June
R1 280
July
R1 596
August
R1 631
September
R842
October
R772
November
R614
December
R544
What car do most people hire in St. John's?
Intermediate cars (Hyundai Elantra, for example) are the most popular in St. John's. Full-size (Chevrolet Malibu) and Passenger van (Kia Sedona) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting St. John's.
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 rental 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 26 August 2025.
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
18 reviews•2 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
9,8
Comfort
9,5
Overall
9,5
Pick-up/drop-off
9,3
Value
9,1
Avis
13 reviews•2 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
9,2
Comfort
9,1
Overall
9,3
Pick-up/drop-off
9,2
Value
8,5
Alamo
10 reviews•1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
9,2
Comfort
9,0
Overall
9,0
Pick-up/drop-off
9,0
Value
8,5
Thrifty
21 reviews•4 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
9,0
Comfort
8,7
Overall
8,6
Pick-up/drop-off
8,8
Value
7,8
Budget
22 reviews•2 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8,5
Comfort
8,9
Overall
8,5
Pick-up/drop-off
8,5
Value
7,7
National
5 reviews•1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
8,8
Comfort
8,5
Overall
8,5
Pick-up/drop-off
9,1
Value
8,0
Hertz
5 reviews•2 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8,1
Comfort
8,1
Overall
8,4
Pick-up/drop-off
8,4
Value
7,9
Dollar
4 reviews•2 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 26 August 2025.
Can I rent a car for a month in St. John's?
The length of time you can book a car hire for is subject to the inventory of the supplier. When renting a vehicle from St. John's it should be possible to hire a car for a whole month if needed.