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

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Where to Eat in St. John's

If you’re looking for affordable options, Raymonds Restaurant (95 Water Street) and Boca Tapas Bar (189 Water St) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Bernie's Food House (284 Duckworth St) and Quintanas De La Plaza (57 Rowan St) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in St. John's.

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. Airlines that fly from the United States to St. John's include Aeromexico, Delta and WestJet. The shortest flight to St. John's from the United States departs from Orlando and takes around 4h 29m.

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 Enterprise Rent-A-Car, 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. Airlines that fly from the United States to St. John's include Aeromexico, Delta and WestJet. The shortest flight to St. John's from the United States departs from Orlando and takes around 4h 29m.

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 Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in Gander.

Airports near St. John's

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Airlines serving St. John's

Lufthansa
Good (7,199 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,372 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,655 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,951 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,896 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,467 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,847 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,285 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,695 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,222 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,915 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (929 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,374 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,807 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,105 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,721 reviews)
Philippine Airlines
Good (888 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (654 reviews)
XiamenAir
Good (41 reviews)
Air Transat
Good (412 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 $155 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $234 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, 960 reviews)
$160+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites St John's Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 798 reviews)
$177+
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Sandman Signature St. John's Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1039 reviews)
$125+
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Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott St. John's Newfoundland
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 839 reviews)
$192+
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Ramada by Wyndham St. John's
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1312 reviews)
$122+
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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 $95 per day, on average, or $286 if you want to rent if for 3 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 6% cheaper than airport locations in St. John's.

Expect to pay $4.43 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 $53.15 and $70.86.

Renting a car in St. John's costs $95 per day, on average, or $286 if you want to rent if for 3 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 6% cheaper than airport locations in St. John's.

Expect to pay $4.43 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 $53.15 and $70.86.

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Intermediate SUV

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$44/day

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5 Adults, 2 Bags

$49/day

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