$61 Cheap Car Rental in Fredericton

If your trip to Fredericton is all booked but your itinerary is looking a bit empty, let us give you a few hints and tips.Close to the city center, Regent Mall is one sight you might like to add to your to-do list. If you still have space on your schedule, The Playhouse Fredericton and Beaverbrook Art Gallery will keep you busy too.

We know you’re eager to see what your new ride can do. How about taking a day trip out to Woodstock? Just 50 miles away, roll down your windows and let the wind rustle your hair on the way there. Woodstock Farm Market, Carleton Civic Centre and Woodstock Golf and Curling Club alone make the drive out here worthwhile. Saint John is another great option. It’s 55 miles away and offers a variety of intriguing things to see and do. Harbour Station, Saint John Imperial Theatre and Reversing Falls are just the start.

If you want to get out and mingle with new people, participating in an event at Fredericton Convention Centre is a terrific idea. You’ll find it 0.1 miles from Fredericton, so have a look through the calendar of events and see if something grabs your attention.

Having your own car in Fredericton will give you more freedom to go wherever you like. Maybe you’d like to leave the city behind, hit the highway, and see where the wind takes you. If so, grab one of our full-size or mid-size SUVs and take in the snowfields in the surrounding area. If you’d prefer to experience city life, go for something small. Navigating those busy streets will be a whole lot easier with a compact or mini car.

There’s loads of choice when it comes to rental cars in Fredericton. From SUVs with trunk space galore to zippy little compacts that make parking a breeze, you’ll find it all here. Choosing your perfect match depends on your budget and what you intend to do. There are some road trips that are just begging you to splurge on your dream ride, whereas others don’t need anything more than enough space for your luggage and buddies. Which will it be this time?

You’ll need to stick to the right when driving in Fredericton. Also, exercise some extra caution if it’s your first time in the driver’s seat here. Once you’re familiar with how the locals drive, you can relax and enjoy the new scenery!

Finding somewhere to leave the car in Fredericton is a breeze. You don’t need to drive around the block in heavy traffic here — and that’s what the locals love about it. There’s lots of off and on-street parking on offer.

As with most cities, roads get busy in the hours before and after work. However, thanks to its smaller population of about 52,300, traffic jams aren’t a big issue in Fredericton.

While driving through the streets of Fredericton, keep in mind that the speed limits usually range from 30km/h to 110km/h. Most residential zones are 50km/h unless marked otherwise.

Most of the time, your car rental company will charge the fined amount to your credit card, including local surcharges and taxes. Or they may supply your information to the relevant local law enforcement agency, who’ll then issue a fine straight to you.

It’s prohibited to use your cell phone while driving around Fredericton, and you may also be issued a fine for simply handling a phone when you’re in control of a vehicle. However, using hands-free or Bluetooth functions is allowed, as long as you keep your attention on the road.

In Fredericton, it’s a punishable offence to drive with a BAC (blood alcohol content) over 0.05%. If you’re thinking of having a couple of glasses of wine with dinner, leave the rental car at your hotel.

Road rules in Fredericton permit drivers at a red light to turn into the lane closest to them, without waiting for a green signal. Before making the maneuver, the car must fully stop and the driver must make sure that the way is clear before proceeding.

Seat belts should always be worn in York County. That being said, this rule may differ for certain vehicles, such as those operated by public transportation systems.