Top rated cars in St Johns, NL
History comes alive in St. John’s
St. John’s may be Canada’s oldest city, but it has a modern energy that’s impossible to ignore. Its buzzing nightlife, new restaurants, and great shopping give it a big city vibe infused with the small-town friendliness of Newfoundlanders. From its jellybean row houses to its rugged coastline, Newfoundland and Labrador’s capital is bound to charm and surprise you.
Take your time enjoying the local flavour of St. John’s before booking a car and hitting the coastal roads of the stunning Avalon Peninsula.
St. John’s favourites
With 500 years of history behind it, St. John’s offers a rich experience for every visitor. Prepare to fall in love with this Maritime gem.
Signal Hill
Experience breathtaking ocean and harbour vistas from this national historic site, known for its accessible trails as well as its significance to Canada’s military and communications history.
The Rooms
Get your dose of Newfie history, heritage, and art at the largest public cultural space in the province. You can learn about traditional music and food, admire harbour views from the observation deck, and even meet a Newfoundland dog!
Quidi Vidi
Located on the north side of Signal Hill, this quaint fishing community is a haven for local artisans. Tour studios and workshops, meet and chat with the artists, and don’t pass up the chance to pick up a one-of-a-kind souvenir.
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Hit the road
After you’ve soaked up the sights in St. John’s, book the perfect car and take off to uncover more of what makes the Rock special.
Book the perfect carCape Spear
Discover a historic lighthouse and military fort at the most easterly point in North America, just a 15 minute drive from St. John’s. The coastal trails offer the perfect vantage point for whale and iceberg watching.
Salmonier Nature Park
Stroll through the boreal forest at this popular day trip destination for families, known as a prime spot for viewing wildlife including moose, caribou, lynx, foxes, owls, and otters.
Northern Bay Sands
Craving a day at the beach? Follow the coast to this sandy getaway, located less than two hours from St. John’s and known for its campground and amenities. Sit back and enjoy the sound of the waves, or take a dip in the Atlantic if you’re brave enough!
Recent reviews
Sean was responsive, flexible and the Kia was perfect for site-seeing around st john's!
The car ran great, the interior was spotless, and very comfortable for getting around St.
I rented this car from Ahmed on very short notice and he was quick to respond and rent me his car.
Dennis's car was just what we needed and worked perfectly (and was also extremely fuel efficient).
Ryan was the consummate host - he was on time, kind and professional, and showed me how to use his car better than a car rental place!
The car was good, lots of trunk room, well maintained so I felt safe driving..
Wonderful trip in the Kia, was perfect for getting around St John's and nearby day trips.
This was my first experience with this type of rental service, I'm beyond impressed and appreciative!
My flight landed early and I was able to contact Jennifer directly and change my trip details with her assistance through turo.
It was my 1st car rental with Turo and Devrim was very proactive by sending me all the instructions with pictures to pick up the car and to return it.
My experience renting a car through Turo, specifically with Trevor, was exceptional.
Karla was fantastic to deal with and the car was exactly as described.
We heard about Turo from a car rental company when they didn't have any vehicles left for rent.
I found that it can be expensive to rent a car in NL so this option was without a doubt the best for our trip.
One of the best service in nl, helpful fella and car is clean and mint condition as well, strongly recommend this car.
Lisa was a pleasure to deal with and her Tesla was a joy to drive for a few days!
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Best St. John’s driving roads
Killick Coast
A favourite scenic drive of locals and visitors alike, the Killick Coast showcases the rugged beauty of the Atlantic coast, winding through historic fishing villages and revealing more spectacular views with each turn.
Baccalieu Trail
This stunning coastal drive will bring out the romantic in anyone, passing through towns with names like Heart’s Content and Heart’s Desire. Take your time to pause and enjoy local food, art, and hospitality as well as viewpoints for spotting whales and icebergs.
The Irish Loop
As the name implies, this drive is rich in Irish culture, but that’s not the only highlight. Nature lovers can spot whales and puffins at Witless Bay, and view one of the most accessible seabird colonies in North America at Cape St. Mary’s.
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