Introduction
What to do
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 24,226 inhabitants, St. John's is the most populous city in Antigua And Barbuda. It is the most popular tourist destination in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 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, Rokuni (Sugar Ridge) and Antigua Bayhouse Restaurant & Bar (Bay House Restaurant and Bar) are great picks.

When to visit St. John's

St. John's in September
Estimated hotel price
$420
1 night at 3-star hotel
St. John's in September
Estimated hotel price
$420
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to St. John's

Plane

When flying to St. John's, you’ll arrive at St. John's V.C. Bird Intl (ANU), which is located 4 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to St. John's include JetBlue, Qatar Airways and American Airlines. The shortest flight to St. John's from the United States departs from New York and takes around 4h 05m.

Car

Another option to get to St. John's is to pick up a car rental from Saint Marys (Antigua), which is about 5 miles from St. John's. You’ll find branches of Budget and Dollar, among others, in Saint Marys (Antigua).

Plane

When flying to St. John's, you’ll arrive at St. John's V.C. Bird Intl (ANU), which is located 4 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to St. John's include JetBlue, Qatar Airways and American Airlines. The shortest flight to St. John's from the United States departs from New York and takes around 4h 05m.

Car

Another option to get to St. John's is to pick up a car rental from Saint Marys (Antigua), which is about 5 miles from St. John's. You’ll find branches of Budget and Dollar, among others, in Saint Marys (Antigua).

Airports near St. John's

BBQBarbuda Codrington
ANUSt. John's V.C. Bird Intl

Airlines serving St. John's

KLM
Good (1,405 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,004 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,496 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,007 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,003 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,661 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,410 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,560 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,907 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (640 reviews)
Condor
Good (387 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (672 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,041 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,154 reviews)
Caribbean Airlines
Excellent (194 reviews)
Air Peace
Good (11 reviews)
interCaribbean Airways
Okay (24 reviews)
Winair
Excellent (2 reviews)
Sunrise Airways
Sky High
Okay (4 reviews)
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Where to stay in St. John's

From 5-star hotels such as the Royalton Chic Antigua to great affordable options like the Heritage Hotel, St. John's offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $153 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $400 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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Antigua Seaview
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 222 reviews)
$120+
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Blue Waters Resort and Spa
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, 134 reviews)
$600+
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Hermitage Bay
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, 53 reviews)
$2,861+
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Carlisle Bay
5 stars
Excellent (8.4, 173 reviews)
$600+
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Hodges Bay Resort & Spa, an HQ Luxury Resort & Residences
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 76 reviews)
$526+
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Jumby Bay Island
5 stars
Excellent (9.8, 4 reviews)
$3,077+
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Renting a car in St. John's

Renting a car in St. John's costs $48 per day, on average, or $194 if you want to rent if for 4 days. Dollar, Thrifty and Budget are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in St. John's is the Budget branch at V. C. Bird Intl Airport, 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 3% cheaper than airport locations in St. John's.

The most frequently booked car type in St. John's is Mini (Suzuki Jimny or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Versa Note or similar) are, on average, 32% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in St. John's costs $48 per day, on average, or $194 if you want to rent if for 4 days. Dollar, Thrifty and Budget are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in St. John's is the Budget branch at V. C. Bird Intl Airport, 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 3% cheaper than airport locations in St. John's.

The most frequently booked car type in St. John's is Mini (Suzuki Jimny or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Versa Note or similar) are, on average, 32% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in St. John's

Economy

2 Adults, 2 Bags

$34/day

Economy

Compact

4 Adults, 2 Bags

$36/day

Compact
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