Car Hire St Antony Airport

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Not many know it but the stunning subarctic landscapes and seascapes people usually associate with places like Patagonia or New Zealand can also be found in North America. Rugged coastline, cold tundra, glacial rivers, quaint fishing villages and a colourful local culture are some of the things you will see as you drive through Newfoundland and Labrador, the easternmost province of Canada. One of the gateways to this vast province is St Anthony Airport, located in the northernmost tip of the Great Northern Peninsula. The small airport serves the town of St Anthony, the perfect base to explore the beauty of this Canadian province.

Who to Book With
St Anthony is a small town serviced by a small airport. Unsurprisingly, there is only one car rental firm which operates here—National (Woodward). To access more car hire options, you can instead fly to Deer Lake Regional Airport, also in the Great Northern Peninsula. Here, you will find Avis, Enterprise, Budget, National and Thrifty.

Need to Know Essentials
When renting a car in Canada, the following items must be with you when you pick up your vehicle:

- Full driver's licence
- Identification proving you are over 21 years (some firms require 25)
- Your credit card
- Hard copy of the booking

You can get more info by reading our FAQs.

Driving
Perhaps no other place in the world can moose pose a real danger to drivers than in Newfoundland. This is especially true for those driving at night. Moose are large creatures which get attracted to the trees and bush usually lining highways. They sometimes attack passing vehicles, seeing these as threats. Crashing into a moose may prove fatal, too, to the most unfortunate of drivers. It is always best to drive with utmost caution. The roads of this province are often considered the worst in the country. The tarmac can sometimes be uneven with large potholes. It is recommended that you ensure that your car rental is in great shape before setting off.

Here is our Guide to Canada for more driving tips

Transport

Transport modes around these parts are usually private vehicles. Renting a vehicle might sometimes be your only recourse. That said, it is not a bad recourse as it gives you the chance to drive through the beautiful landscape of this Canadian province. Needless to say, there are no railway services to this remote area. Taxis are available but must be arranged before arriving. The same goes for shuttle buses.

Taxis
The airport and town of St Anthony has a single taxi service, simply called Taxi Service. The number is +1 709 454 3500. St Anthony Airport is quite far from the town, around 33 miles. The ride should take about 40 to 45 minutes.

Taxi prices:
St Anthony Airport to St Anthony town is around £84

Buses
Danny's Airbus offers shuttle services between St Anthony Airport and St Anthony. Passengers are advised to contact the company prior to arrival to arrange for pick-up or onward travel. Danny's Airbus' number is +1 709 454 2630. From elsewhere in Newfoundland, Viking Express (+1 709 688 2112), Shears Bus Service (+1 709 458 2315) and Buckle's Busing Ltd (+1 709 638 4052) run regular and charter services through the Great Northern Peninsula. These companies have offices in Corner Brook in Central Newfoundland.

Facilities

Terminals
St Anthony Airport only has one small terminal building. All facilities are under one roof. Two airlines use the airport: Air Labrador regularly flies to Williams Harbour, while Provincial Airlines flies to St John's, Blanc-Sablon, CFB Goose Bay, and Wabush. All destinations are located within the province save for Blanc-Sablon, which is in Quebec.

Parking
A few parking spaces can be found right outside the main entrance of the airport.

Wi-Fi
A Wi-Fi network or any other internet access facilities are not available at the airport.

Information Services
The airport is a small facility and the airport management office is housed under the same building.

Useful Numbers
Airport Management: +1 709 454 3192

Accessibility
No information is available as of this time regarding the accessibility features of St Anthony Airport.

Restaurants and Bars
Only one establishment provides food and beverage in St Anthony Airport—Beneath the Wings Cafe. Snacks, small meals, coffee and other refreshments are sold here.

VIP Lounges
St Anthony Airport is only served by two airlines and therefore has no VIP Lounges.

Money and ATMs
There are no ATMs at St Anthony Airport nor in town. The nearest machine can be found in the Esso petrol filling station along Highway 436, St Lunaire-Griquet, around 13 miles from St Anthony town centre.

Shopping
The airport does not have any commercial establishments other than the food service supplier Beneath the Wings Cafe.