Fredericton car hire

The average price of fuel in Fredericton is $7.17 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between $86 and $115, depending on the car size.

Intermediate (Ford Escape or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Fredericton.

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An Intermediate car hire in Fredericton costs $116 per day, on average.

A Standard car hire in Fredericton costs $107 per day, on average.

A Special car hire in Fredericton costs $92 per day, on average.

When considering car hire in Fredericton, think about where you would like to drive. If you want to stay within the city, look at the category of compact economy cars, as these will be easy to manoeuvre into parking spaces and it will also be easier to navigate around the streets in town. For driving outside the city, why not consider a more comfortable option for longer distances, such as an SUV or a luxury sedan? These will provide more room for both passengers and luggage.

When driving within the Fredericton city centre, speed limits will vary depending on the zone. The general speed limit is 50 km/h within the town, and this will drop to 30 km/h in school zones. These speed-limit changes will be indicated with signs, so keep your eyes open; they are white rectangles or squares, generally with black writing. The police in Fredericton are active with speeding fines around these areas. On the provincial streets around the city, the speed limit increases to 80 km/h unless otherwise shown. The speed limit on the highways near Fredericton is 110 km/h. When you are collecting your hire car in Fredericton, it is advisable to ask the customer service agent for information about this.

Parking is something to consider before you book car hire in Fredericton. There are both on-street metered parking and parking garages in Fredericton. The parking garages using pay stations generally charge C$ 1.00 (around A$ 1.10) per hour, while the car parks with single metered parking spaces charge about C$ 1.75 (around A$ 2.00) per hour. There are some parking garages, such as the East End Parking Garage, that are open 24/7, and others that are open from 08:00 until 17:00. Fredericton is also introducing a pay-by-plate system for parking, where you simply enter your vehicle registration at the pay station and pay with a credit or debit card. With this option, you won’t need to display your parking receipt.