The former capital of the Russian Empire, Saint Petersburg today still offers visitors beautiful and grand architectural landscapes punctuated by the waterways of the Neva River delta. Saint Petersburg is an excellent city to visit to explore the phenomenal architecture and art of Western Civilization, as well as to get a real taste of modern-day Russian culture, parties, and food. Make the most of your visit by renting a car to explore Saint Petersburg’s surroundings as well! Book your rental car today.
Most tourists visit Saint Petersburg between April and October, when the weather is fairly good, and the days are long.
Russian is the main language, though denizens of this huge country speak over 100 dialects and other indigenous languages. Unlike the vast majority of Russians, some locals of Saint Petersburg will speak at least basic English. However, most road signs will be in Russian only, so learn the Cyrillic alphabet to some extent before you arrive.
Saint Petersburg is in the Moscow Time Zone, UTC+3.
The currency of Russia is the ruble. While large shops in Saint Petersburg will likely accept credit cards, restaurants and smaller stores will only accept cash. Take advantage of numerous ATMs throughout the city to keep some cash on hand.
Automobile hire is available in over 20 locations throughout Saint Petersburg, including Pulkovo International Airport (LED), Baltiysky and Ladozhsky railway stations, and downtown.
Citizens of around 30 countries, such as Brazil and Turkey, can visit Russia visa-free for a period of 14 to 90 days depending on their nationality. Citizens of all other countries, such as EU and North American countries, must apply for a visa at a Russian embassy or consulate before they arrive. To apply for a visa, you’ll need an invitation from a private or business entity in Russia in addition to your application. You can expect to pay an invitation fee, an application fee, and a visa fee. Within 7 days of your arrival, your host is responsible for registering you, which can be done at a post office.
While Moscow is known for packed roads and terrible rush hours, Saint Petersburg is starting to compete with Russia’s capital city for stressful and long traffic jams. Make the most of your self-drive experience through Saint Petersburg by avoiding morning and evening rush hours and planning to book your car primarily for excursions outside of the city.
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Automobile hire in Saint Petersburg typically starts at around $22 a day. Here are some of the best deals in Saint Petersburg:
Note that prices vary depending on the availability of each specific car and the season in which you rent. For the most accurate offers, use the search bar above.
There is little seasonal variation in price for rental cars in Saint Petersburg. Instead, you can get the cheapest rental car prices by booking from a variety of local rental car agencies, located at both Pulkovo Airport and downtown, such as RentMotors at both locations and Eleks Polus primarily at the airport.
You can also save at least $2 a day by extending your rental period to over a week.
Keep an eye out for discounts of 10% to 11% that drive the prices down of companies such as Avis down to meet the prices of Eleks Polus.
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