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 November
Estimated hotel price
$100
1 night at 3-star hotel
Saint John in November
Estimated hotel price
$100
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 10m.

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 Thrifty and Hertz, 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 10m.

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 Thrifty and Hertz, 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 (7,655 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,113 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,115 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,444 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,562 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (375 reviews)
Air Transat
Good (485 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,220 reviews)
Porter Airlines
Excellent (401 reviews)
Flair Airlines
Good (256 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 $105 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 Hillcrest Motel.

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, 1083 reviews)
$85+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Saint John Harbour Side By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 910 reviews)
$80+
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Delta Hotels by Marriott Saint John
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 789 reviews)
$106+
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Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Saint John
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 829 reviews)
$82+
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Crowne Plaza Saint John Harbour View By IHG
4 stars
Good (7.9, 1473 reviews)
$75+
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Hilton Saint John
4 stars
Good (7.9, 936 reviews)
$97+
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Renting a car in Saint John

Renting a car in Saint John costs $49 per day, on average, or $146 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 62% cheaper than airport locations in Saint John.

Expect to pay $4.13 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 $49.51 and $66.02.

Renting a car in Saint John costs $49 per day, on average, or $146 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 62% cheaper than airport locations in Saint John.

Expect to pay $4.13 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 $49.51 and $66.02.

Best car rental deals in Saint John

Compact SUV

4 Adults, 2 Bags

$55/day

Compact SUV

Intermediate SUV

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$57/day

Intermediate SUV
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