Gander travel guide
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You're Going to Love Gander
Gander is a must-see destination in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Gander to see all of its attractions.
When to visit Gander
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Gander in July, when the average temperature is 60.8 °F, and the highest can go up to 71.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 12.2 °F, with an average temperature of 19.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in December, when precipitation is around 5″. In contrast, June is usually the driest month of the year in Gander, with an average rainfall of 3.5″.
How to Get to Gander
Plane
When flying to Gander, you’ll arrive at Gander (YQX), which is located 3 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Gander from the United States departs from New York and takes around 4h 46m.
Car
Another option to get to Gander is to pick up a car rental from St. John's, which is about 130 miles from Gander. You’ll find branches of Turo and Thrifty, among others, in St. John's.
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Airlines serving Gander
Where to stay in popular areas of Gander
Most booked hotels in Gander
Renting a car in Gander
Renting a car in Gander costs $108 per day, on average.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 4% cheaper than airport locations in Gander.
Expect to pay $5.22 per gallon in Gander (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $62.69 and $83.58. The most frequently booked car type in Gander is Intermediate (Ford Escape or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Nissan Versa or similar) are, on average, 48% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.