Car Hire St. John's

Things to do with your rental car in St. John’s

Renting a car in St. John’s is a great way to explore beyond the capital city of Antigua. Whether you collect you hire car in St. John’s and head straight out to explore and spend a few days winding down first, here is a list of our favourite things to do in St. John’s, all easily reached with a rental car;

• Take a trip to Shirley Heights on a Sunday night, the views of the harbour are great any time, but Sunday evenings are something of a celebration at Shirly Heights, enjoy the party atmosphere and watch the sun set.
• Visit the donkey sanctuary near Bethesda on the eastern side of the island, only really accessible with a rental car in St. John’s, open Monday to Saturday (10am-4pm), it’s a free to enter, but a donation is always welcome
• Find the perfect beach – with over 300 sandy beaches to choose from in Antigua, there’s plenty to choose from and no need to share the last grain of sand with others on St. John’s often congested beaches. Head further afield in your rental car for some peace and quiet.
• Visit Barbuda by boat – Antigua’s sister island is a short boat ride away, hop on from the harbour in St. John’s. For under $100 return it’s a great day trip or if you arrange accommodation, why not spend a few nights there. You can’t take your St. John’s rental car on the Ferry, but you shouldn’t need it when in Barbuda.

Do you need to hire a car in St. John’s?

Strictly speaking, no you don’t ‘need’ to hire a car in St. John’s as buses and taxis are well appointed both to and from the airport and can connect other parts of Antigua, however there is no replacement for car rental in St. John’s if you want to explore at your own pace. Hiring a car in St. John’s offers unmatched freedom and a sense of adventure that those visiting Antigua surely crave.

Most of the islands hotels are car hire friendly, many of whom can arrange pick-up and collection from the concierge in the lobby and virtually all have car park facilities. Whilst the hotel will likely offer organised coach tours, hiring a car is by far the best option and likely cost less than the expense of group tours, especially for families and groups.