Saint John travel guide
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You're Going to Love Saint John
With a population of 87,857, Saint John is the largest city in New Brunswick, Canada by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Saint John deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Activities & attractions in Saint John
Where to Eat in Saint John
If you’re looking for affordable options, Saint John Ale House (1 Market Square) and Italian by Night (97 Germain St) are great picks.
When to visit Saint John
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Saint John in July, when the average temperature is 62.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 73.4 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 8.6 °F, with an average temperature of 17.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in November, when precipitation is around 5.3″. In contrast, August is usually the driest month of the year in Saint John, with an average rainfall of 3.2″.
How to Get to Saint John
Plane
When flying to Saint John, you’ll arrive at Saint John (YSJ), which is located 9 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Saint John from the United States departs from New York and takes around 4h 56m.
Car
Another option to get to Saint John is to pick up a car rental from Halifax, which is about 129 miles from Saint John. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Budget, among others, in Halifax.
Bus
Maritime Bus operates bus routes to Saint John. From Fredericton, the bus ride to Saint John takes 85 miles and will cost you around $36. From Moncton, the ticket costs about $44 for a journey of 130 miles. Saint John’s bus station is located 0.4 miles from the city center.
Airlines serving Saint John
Where to stay in Saint John
Average rates range from around $110 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $117 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Saint John
Most booked hotels in Saint John
Renting a car in Saint John
Renting a car in Saint John costs $65 per day, on average, or $130 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 7% cheaper than airport locations in Saint John.
Expect to pay $5.22 per gallon in Saint John (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 Saint John 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, 41% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.