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Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu travel guide

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With a population of 71,613, Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu is a must-see destination in Quebec, Canada. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu

If you’re looking for affordable options, La Belle et la Boeuf - Saint Jean (1250 rue Douglas) and Souvlaki Bar - Saint Jean (1250 rue Douglas) are great picks.

When to visit Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu

Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu in January
Estimated hotel price
$76
1 night at 3-star hotel
Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu in January
Estimated hotel price
$76
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu

Plane

Although Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Montreal St Hubert (YHU), which is located 16 miles from Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu. The shortest flight to Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu from the United States departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 3h 25m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu to Ottawa takes 2h 04m and costs around $31 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Lévis, expect to pay about $39 for a 2h 18m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu is to pick up a car rental from Montreal, which is about 20 miles from Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu. You’ll find branches of Turo and Globe, among others, in Montreal.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, including Trailways, Greyhound and Bus. From Toronto, the bus ride to Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu takes 328 miles and will cost you around $47. From Boston, the ticket costs about $68 for a journey of 455 miles.

Plane

Although Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Montreal St Hubert (YHU), which is located 16 miles from Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu. The shortest flight to Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu from the United States departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 3h 25m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu to Ottawa takes 2h 04m and costs around $31 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Lévis, expect to pay about $39 for a 2h 18m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu is to pick up a car rental from Montreal, which is about 20 miles from Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu. You’ll find branches of Turo and Globe, among others, in Montreal.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, including Trailways, Greyhound and Bus. From Toronto, the bus ride to Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu takes 328 miles and will cost you around $47. From Boston, the ticket costs about $68 for a journey of 455 miles.

Airports near Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu

YHUMontreal St Hubert

Airlines serving Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu

KLM
Good (1,428 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,637 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,011 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,589 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,105 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,817 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,095 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,686 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,054 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,439 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,508 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,544 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,334 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,095 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,611 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,338 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,414 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,481 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,149 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu

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Holiday Inn St-Jean-Sur-Richelieu Congrès By IHG
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, 563 reviews)
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A La Claire Fontaine Gite Du Passant
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 44 reviews)
$79+
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Quality Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8, 1202 reviews)
$85+
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Objectif Santé
2 stars
Excellent (8, 754 reviews)
$70+
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Motel Belle Riviere
2 stars
Good (7.2, 581 reviews)
$93+
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Motel Iberville
1 star
Okay (5.3, 364 reviews)
$76+
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Renting a car in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu

Renting a car in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu costs $48 per day, on average, or $95 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 11% more expensive than at Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl.

Expect to pay $4.20 per gallon in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $50.42 and $67.23. Compact (Hyundai Accent or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, while also 53% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu costs $48 per day, on average, or $95 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 11% more expensive than at Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl.

Expect to pay $4.20 per gallon in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $50.42 and $67.23. Compact (Hyundai Accent or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, while also 53% cheaper than other types, on average.

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