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

St. John's travel guide

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You're Going to Love St. John's

With a population of 99,182, St. John's is the largest city in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. St. John's deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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Where to Eat in St. John's

If you’re looking for affordable options, Cojones (193-195 Water Street) and EVOO in the Courtyard (5 Beck's Cove) are great picks.

When to visit St. John's

St. John's in December
Estimated hotel price
$110
1 night at 3-star hotel
St. John's in December
Estimated hotel price
$110
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to St. John's in July, when the average temperature is 60.8 °F, and the highest can go up to 69.8 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is February, when it can get as cold as 15.8 °F, with an average temperature of 23 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in December, when precipitation is around 6.5″. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in St. John's, with an average rainfall of 3.6″.

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How to Get to St. John's

Plane

When flying to St. John's, you’ll arrive at St John's (YYT), which is located 4 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to St. John's from the United States departs from Orlando and takes around 4h 34m.

Car

Another option to get to St. John's is to pick up a car rental from Gander, which is about 130 miles from St. John's. You’ll find branches of Avis and Thrifty, among others, in Gander.

Plane

When flying to St. John's, you’ll arrive at St John's (YYT), which is located 4 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to St. John's from the United States departs from Orlando and takes around 4h 34m.

Car

Another option to get to St. John's is to pick up a car rental from Gander, which is about 130 miles from St. John's. You’ll find branches of Avis and Thrifty, among others, in Gander.

Airports near St. John's

YYTSt John's

Airlines serving St. John's

Lufthansa
Good (7,048 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,336 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,589 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,791 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,448 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,697 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,217 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,254 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,852 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,204 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (855 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,319 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,069 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,767 reviews)
Philippine Airlines
Good (857 reviews)
XiamenAir
Good (41 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (643 reviews)
Air Transat
Good (386 reviews)
Porter Airlines
Excellent (285 reviews)
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Where to stay in St. John's

From 5-star hotels such as the Monastery Hotel to great affordable options like the Holiday Inn St. John's Government Centre Hotel, St. John's offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $126 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $214 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of St. John's

Most booked hotels in St. John's

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Jag Boutique Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 939 reviews)
$141+
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Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott St. John's Newfoundland
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 826 reviews)
$145+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites St John's Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 769 reviews)
$134+
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Sandman Signature St. John's Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1004 reviews)
$120+
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Ramada by Wyndham St. John's
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1270 reviews)
$110+
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Hotel Mount Pearl
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 68 reviews)
$77+
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Renting a car in St. John's

Renting a car in St. John's costs $76 per day, on average, or $152 if you want to rent if for 2 days. Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Avis and Alamo are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in St. John's is the Hertz branch at 100 World Pkwy, which is 4 miles from the city center.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 14% cheaper than airport locations in St. John's.

Expect to pay $4.69 per gallon in St. John's (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. Compact (Nissan Versa or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in St. John's, while also 76% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in St. John's costs $76 per day, on average, or $152 if you want to rent if for 2 days. Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Avis and Alamo are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in St. John's is the Hertz branch at 100 World Pkwy, which is 4 miles from the city center.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 14% cheaper than airport locations in St. John's.

Expect to pay $4.69 per gallon in St. John's (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. Compact (Nissan Versa or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in St. John's, while also 76% cheaper than other types, on average.

Best car rental deals in St. John's

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5 Adults, 5 Bags

$31/day

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2 Adults, 2 Bags

$37/day

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