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Fort St. John travel guide

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You're Going to Love Fort St. John

With a population of 17,402, Fort St. John is a must-see destination in British Columbia, Canada. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Fort St. John has to offer.

Where to Eat in Fort St. John

If you’re looking for affordable options, MR MIKES - Fort St John (9324 Alaska Rd N) and Montana's BBQ & Bar - Fort St. John (Totem Mall) are great picks.

When to visit Fort St. John

Fort St. John in December
Estimated hotel price
$68
1 night at 3-star hotel
Fort St. John in December
Estimated hotel price
$68
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Fort St. John

Plane

When flying to Fort St. John, you’ll arrive at Fort St John (YXJ), which is located 4 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Fort St. John from the United States departs from Detroit and takes around 12h 31m.

Car

Another option to get to Fort St. John is to pick up a car rental from Grande Prairie, which is about 109 miles from Fort St. John. You’ll find branches of Enterprise Rent-A-Car and National, among others, in Grande Prairie.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Fort St. John 100 Ave & 104 St, located 0.6 miles from downtown Fort St. John. Fort St. John 99 Ave - 100 St is also a commonly used station, and is 0.4 miles from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Fort St. John, you’ll arrive at Fort St John (YXJ), which is located 4 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Fort St. John from the United States departs from Detroit and takes around 12h 31m.

Car

Another option to get to Fort St. John is to pick up a car rental from Grande Prairie, which is about 109 miles from Fort St. John. You’ll find branches of Enterprise Rent-A-Car and National, among others, in Grande Prairie.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Fort St. John 100 Ave & 104 St, located 0.6 miles from downtown Fort St. John. Fort St. John 99 Ave - 100 St is also a commonly used station, and is 0.4 miles from the city center.

Airports near Fort St. John

YDQDawson Creek
YXJFort St John

Airlines serving Fort St. John

KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,933 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,252 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,698 reviews)
Condor
Good (323 reviews)
WestJet
Good (2,826 reviews)
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Where to stay in Fort St. John

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Best Western Plus Chateau Fort St. John and Howard Johnson by Wyndham Fort St. John.

Where to stay in popular areas of Fort St. John

Most booked hotels in Fort St. John

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Ramada by Wyndham Northern Grand Hotel & Conference Centre
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 427 reviews)
$90+
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Pomeroy Hotel Fort St. John
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 157 reviews)
$118+
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Travelodge by Wyndham Fort St John
2 stars
Good (7.8, 250 reviews)
$64+
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Northern Lights Inn
2 stars
Good (7.7, 97 reviews)
$66+
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Howard Johnson by Wyndham Fort St. John
2 stars
Good (7.2, 254 reviews)
$54+
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Radisson Hotel Fort St John
3 stars
Good (6, 245 reviews)
$74+
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Renting a car in Fort St. John

Renting a car in Fort St. John costs $63 per day, on average, or $190 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 21% cheaper than airport locations in Fort St. John.

Expect to pay $4.69 per gallon in Fort St. John (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $56.33 and $75.10. The most frequently booked car type in Fort St. John is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Versa or similar) are, on average, 47% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Fort St. John costs $63 per day, on average, or $190 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 21% cheaper than airport locations in Fort St. John.

Expect to pay $4.69 per gallon in Fort St. John (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $56.33 and $75.10. The most frequently booked car type in Fort St. John is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Versa or similar) are, on average, 47% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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