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

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. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Saint John has to offer.

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Where to Eat in Saint John

If you’re looking for affordable options, Saint John Ale House (1 Market Square) and Billy's Seafood Company (51 Charlotte St) are great picks.

When to visit Saint John

Saint John in December
Estimated hotel price
$94
1 night at 3-star hotel
Saint John in December
Estimated hotel price
$94
1 night at 3-star hotel

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″.

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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 Orlando and takes around 8h 35m.

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 Turo and Avis, among others, in Halifax.

Bus

Saint John’s bus station is located 0.4 miles from the city center.

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 Orlando and takes around 8h 35m.

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 Turo and Avis, among others, in Halifax.

Bus

Saint John’s bus station is located 0.4 miles from the city center.

Airports near Saint John

YSJSaint John
YQMMoncton Intl
YFCFredericton

Airlines serving Saint John

Lufthansa
Good (7,503 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,976 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,022 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,993 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,380 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,334 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (366 reviews)
Air Transat
Good (466 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,131 reviews)
Porter Airlines
Excellent (381 reviews)
Flair Airlines
Good (250 reviews)
Pascan
Excellent (3 reviews)
PAL Airlines
Good (9 reviews)
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Where to stay in Saint John

Average rates range from around $114 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $133 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Econo Lodge Inn & Suites and Travelodge Suites by Wyndham Saint John.

Where to stay in popular areas of Saint John

Most booked hotels in Saint John

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Chateau Saint John, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
4 stars
Excellent (9, 1046 reviews)
$114+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Saint John Harbour Side By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 900 reviews)
$94+
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Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Saint John
4 stars
Excellent (8, 816 reviews)
$94+
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Crowne Plaza Saint John Harbour View By IHG
4 stars
Good (7.8, 1468 reviews)
$95+
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Hilton Saint John
4 stars
Good (7.8, 920 reviews)
$100+
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Days Inn by Wyndham Saint John New Brunswick
2 stars
Good (7.4, 1168 reviews)
$96+
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Renting a car in Saint John

Renting a car in Saint John costs $56 per day, on average, or $167 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 6% cheaper than airport locations in Saint John.

Expect to pay $4.35 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 $52.24 and $69.65. The most frequently booked car type in Saint John is Standard (Ford Edge or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Mitsubishi Mirage or similar) are, on average, 42% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Saint John costs $56 per day, on average, or $167 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 6% cheaper than airport locations in Saint John.

Expect to pay $4.35 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 $52.24 and $69.65. The most frequently booked car type in Saint John is Standard (Ford Edge or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Mitsubishi Mirage or similar) are, on average, 42% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Saint John

Intermediate

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$44/day

Intermediate

Compact

4 Adults, 2 Bags

$44/day

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