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, Italian by Night (97 Germain St) and Splash Thai Cuisine (419 Rothesay Ave) are great picks.

When to visit Saint John

Saint John in February
Estimated hotel price
$99
1 night at 3-star hotel
Saint John in February
Estimated hotel price
$99
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 New York and takes around 4h 05m.

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 Payless, 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 New York and takes around 4h 05m.

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 Payless, 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 (7,762 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,240 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,505 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,691 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (384 reviews)
Air Transat
Good (502 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,255 reviews)
Porter Airlines
Good (412 reviews)
Flair Airlines
Good (264 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 $107 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $124 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, 1101 reviews)
$94+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Saint John Harbour Side By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 917 reviews)
$95+
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Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Saint John
4 stars
Excellent (8, 837 reviews)
$94+
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Travelodge Suites by Wyndham Saint John
2 stars
Excellent (8, 792 reviews)
$67+
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Crowne Plaza Saint John Harbour View By IHG
4 stars
Good (7.9, 1477 reviews)
$77+
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Hilton Saint John
4 stars
Good (7.9, 941 reviews)
$100+
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Renting a car in Saint John

Renting a car in Saint John costs $57 per day, on average, or $170 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 1% cheaper than airport locations in Saint John.

Expect to pay $4.28 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 $51.33 and $68.44. 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 (Mitsubishi Mirage or similar) are, on average, 57% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Saint John costs $57 per day, on average, or $170 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 1% cheaper than airport locations in Saint John.

Expect to pay $4.28 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 $51.33 and $68.44. 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 (Mitsubishi Mirage or similar) are, on average, 57% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Car rental agencies in Saint John

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