Saint John car hire

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KAYAK’s top tips for hiring a car in Saint John

  • Car hire in Saint John offers numerous perks compared to public transportation, including the freedom to move around the city at your pace. With a hired car, you can access many places that are hardly accessible by public transport due to fixed schedules. You can visit Reversing Falls, New Brunswick Museum, Fort Howe, Rockwood Park, Irving Nature Park and even remote attractions like Fundy National Park, Hopewell Rocks and St. Martins Sea Caves. Hiring a car also provides privacy to comfortably explore the city of Saint John. You can set the vehicle to meet your preferred temperatures, play your select music and travel in a personalised environment.
  • Saint John is served by three major airports where you can hire a car, including Moncton International Airport (YQM), Fredericton Airport (YFC) and Saint John Airport (YSJ). The companies for car hire in Saint John at Moncton Airport include Hertz, Enterprise, Thrifty, Avis and Budget are on the main level of the airport’s terminal. If you are flying into Fredericton Airport, the onsite car hire companies, including Avis, Budget, Enterprise and National, are in the terminal near the luggage claim. For Saint John Airport, car hire companies onsite include Alamo, Budget, Enterprise and National. The vehicles are outside the airport’s terminal building for pick-up and drop-off.
  • Using car hire in Saint John, you’ll find there are several roundabouts; ensure you follow the traffic circle rules when approaching and exiting. Yield to the vehicles already in the circle and wait for a clear gap to enter the ring. Ensure you indicate when you are leaving the circle. Saint John occasionally experiences pedestrians crossing the road unexpectedly; therefore, be cautious, especially in urban areas with high pedestrian traffic and near pedestrian crossings.
  • Rush hours in Saint John typically run from 07:30 to 09:00 and 16:30 to 18:00. Consider using less congested routes during peak hours and avoid Highway 1, Route 1 and 7, which experience heavier traffic during peak hours. Saint John has various festivals and events throughout the year, including the Dragon Boat Festival in July, Buskers on the Bay Festival in August and Area 506 Festival during summer; these increase traffic and sometimes even cause closures of certain roads. The city experiences winter weather from December to February, which can cause icy and slippery roads. Consider hiring a vehicle with extra stability when visiting during winter. Appropriate winter tyres can be added to your Saint John car hire booking.
  • Book your car hire in Saint John at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
  • Economy hire cars in Saint John are around 55% cheaper than other car types, on average
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FAQs about hiring a car in Saint John

  • How much is the price of fuel in Saint John?

    The average price of fuel in Saint John is €4.50 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between €54 and €72, depending on the car size.

  • What is the most popular car hire in Saint John?

    Economy (Mitsubishi Mirage or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Saint John.

  • How can I find car hires near me in Saint John?

    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 Saint John?

    An Economy car hire in Saint John costs €27 per day, on average.

  • How much does a Special car hire cost in Saint John?

    A Special car hire in Saint John costs €31 per day, on average.

  • How much does an Intermediate car hire cost in Saint John?

    An Intermediate car hire in Saint John costs €35 per day, on average.

  • What type of car is recommended for driving in Saint John?

    The roads in Saint John are well-maintained, and most of the streets are not narrow; therefore, when hiring a car in the city, consider a comfortable and versatile car according to your preference. However, the town experiences winter seasons, which may affect driving conditions. Consider hiring an all-wheel drive to move on icy and slippery roads safely. If you want a long drive with family or a group of friends, consider hiring a mid-size vehicle with ample space for both luggage and passengers for a comfortable drive.

  • What’s the speed limit in Saint John?

    The speed limits in Saint John are 50 km/h (31 mph) in residential areas and urban areas and 80 km/h (50 mph) to 100 km/h (62 mph) on major roads and highways, unless posted otherwise. School zones have a lower speed limit of 30 km/h (18 mph). Ensure you drive within the required speed limit to avoid penalties.

  • What are the best places to park in Saint John?

    Saint John has several car parks that you can consider. When looking for a parking spot, ensure you familiarise yourself with the parking regulations in various locations within the city. To save money, consider free car parks, including uptown areas, residential areas, shopping centres and the exhibition park. Parking costs about CA$1 ($0.76) to CA$2 ($1.51) per hour, depending on the location. You can find metered parking, mostly in downtown Saint John. Consider Market Square Parking Garage, Peel Plaza Parking Lot, Brunswick Square Parking Garage and Canterbury Street Parking Lot.  

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Saint John car rental reviews and directory 
All ratings and reviews are collected from KAYAK users with a verified car hire booking. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

10.0

Best rated

Cleanliness

9.6

Comfort

10.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

10.0

Value for money

9.2

4 locations in Saint John

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Locations in Saint John

10 Crown St

+1 506 642 9176

Monday08:00 - 17:30
Tuesday08:00 - 17:30
Wednesday08:00 - 17:30
Thursday08:00 - 17:30
Friday08:00 - 17:30
Saturday09:00 - 14:00
Sunday00:00 - 00:00

132 Station Street

+1 506 693 8688

Monday00:00 - 00:00
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Wednesday00:00 - 00:00
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Friday00:00 - 00:00
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4180 Loch Lomond Road

+1 506 696 3340

Monday08:00 - 17:30
Tuesday08:00 - 17:30
Wednesday08:00 - 17:30
Thursday08:00 - 17:30
Friday08:00 - 17:30
Saturday09:30 - 23:30
Sunday09:30 - 23:30

516 Rothesay Avenue

+1 506 633 4901

Monday08:00 - 17:30
Tuesday08:00 - 17:30
Wednesday08:00 - 17:30
Thursday08:00 - 17:30
Friday08:00 - 17:30
Saturday09:00 - 14:00
Sunday00:00 - 00:00

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10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Sept 2024

Full-size SUV

KAYAK
Excellent

1 out of 1

Alamo

10.0

Wonderful

Read 1 review

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

10.0

Value for money

8.6

One location in Saint John

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Locations in Saint John

4180 Loch Lomond Road

+1 506 696 3340

Monday08:00 - 17:30
Tuesday08:00 - 17:30
Wednesday08:00 - 17:30
Thursday08:00 - 17:30
Friday08:00 - 17:30
Saturday09:30 - 23:30
Sunday09:30 - 23:30

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10.0 Wonderful

Jai, May 2024

Economy

KAYAK
fantastic both key exchanges were quick and to the point no issues

1 out of 1

Avis

9.3

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

10.0

Value for money

9.3

2 locations in Saint John

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Locations in Saint John

4 Water Street

+1 506 634 7750

Monday08:00 - 17:30
Tuesday08:00 - 17:30
Wednesday08:00 - 17:30
Thursday08:00 - 17:30
Friday08:00 - 17:30
Saturday09:00 - 14:00
Sunday10:00 - 15:00

4180 Loch Lomond Road

+1 506 696 4406

Monday23:00 - 23:5909:00 - 14:00
Tuesday09:00 - 14:0023:00 - 23:59
Wednesday23:00 - 23:5909:00 - 14:00
Thursday09:00 - 14:0023:00 - 23:59
Friday09:00 - 14:0023:00 - 23:59
Saturday23:00 - 23:5909:00 - 14:00
Sunday09:00 - 14:0023:00 - 23:59

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10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Oct 2024

Supplier choice

KAYAK
The employees were friendly, there were several vehicles to choose from, their office was so easy to find and drop off was just as easy!

1 out of 1

Budget

8.9

Cleanliness

9.6

Comfort

9.5

Pick-up/Drop-off

9.0

Value for money

7.8

2 locations in Saint John

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Locations in Saint John

4 Water Street

+1 506 633 3434

Monday08:00 - 17:30
Tuesday08:00 - 17:30
Wednesday08:00 - 17:30
Thursday08:00 - 17:30
Friday08:00 - 17:30
Saturday09:00 - 14:00
Sunday10:00 - 15:00

4180 Loch Lomond Road

+1 506 633 3467

Monday09:00 - 14:0023:00 - 23:59
Tuesday23:00 - 23:5909:00 - 14:00
Wednesday09:00 - 14:0023:00 - 23:59
Thursday23:00 - 23:5909:00 - 14:00
Friday23:00 - 23:5909:00 - 14:00
Saturday23:00 - 23:5909:00 - 14:00
Sunday23:00 - 23:5909:00 - 14:00

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10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Dec 2023

Supplier choice

KAYAK
The service men were wonderful to deal with. They gave me a very nice car. Will definitely use you again next month.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, May 2022

KAYAK
Excellent experience. Very friendly check-in person who moved things along quickly and efficiently for people in line (not always the case at rental counters in my experience!) Great car, of the kind we requested. Easy return and drop-off.

1 out of 3

Dollar

8.0

Very Good

One location in Saint John

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Locations in Saint John

4180 Loch Lomand Road

+1 506 634 1949

Monday08:00 - 17:30
Tuesday08:00 - 17:30
Wednesday08:00 - 17:30
Thursday08:00 - 17:30
Friday08:00 - 17:30
Saturday10:00 - 15:00
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National

8.0

Very Good

One location in Saint John

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4180 Loch Lomond Road

+1 506 696 3340

Monday22:00 - 23:3015:00 - 17:00
Tuesday22:00 - 23:3015:00 - 17:00
Wednesday15:00 - 17:00
Thursday15:00 - 17:00
Friday15:00 - 17:00
Saturday15:00 - 17:00
Sunday10:30 - 23:00

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Thrifty

7.9

Good

One location in Saint John

Locations in Saint John

4180 Loch Lomand Road

+1 506 634 1949

Monday08:00 - 17:30
Tuesday08:00 - 17:30
Wednesday08:00 - 17:30
Thursday08:00 - 17:30
Friday08:00 - 17:30
Saturday10:00 - 15:00
Sunday10:00 - 15:00

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Hertz

7.8

Good

One location in Saint John

Locations in Saint John

4180 Loch Lomond Road

+1 506 634 6655

Monday08:00 - 17:30
Tuesday08:00 - 17:30
Wednesday08:00 - 17:30
Thursday08:00 - 17:30
Friday08:00 - 17:30
Saturday10:00 - 15:00
Sunday10:00 - 15:00

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keddy by Europcar

6.3

Okay

One location in Saint John

Locations in Saint John

242 Rothesay Ave, Saint John, E2J 2NB

+1 506 633 4440

Opening times not available

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Discount Car & Truck Rentals

No score available yet

One location in Saint John

Locations in Saint John

255 Rothesay Ave

Opening times not available

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Europcar

No score available yet

One location in Saint John

Locations in Saint John

242 Rothesay Ave

+1 506 633 4440

Opening times not available

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No reviews available

Sunnycars

No score available yet

One location in Saint John

Locations in Saint John

4180 Loch Lomond Road

Opening times not available

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24 travellers who hired a car in Saint John gave the car agency they used an average rating of 6.8

Car hire locations in or near Saint John

Good to know

Most popular car type

Economy

When to book a car hire in Saint John

Average daily price per month
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Car hire insurance in Saint John

Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) & Theft Protection Waiver

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

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 no-deductible option to your Saint John car hire.

Saint John car hire information

Pick-up locationSaint John
Car types
Hire locations17
Airport locations9

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