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 NOMAD (Marble Hill Road) are great picks.

When to visit St. John's

St. John's in September
Estimated hotel price
$451
1 night at 3-star hotel
St. John's in September
Estimated hotel price
$451
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 6 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to St. John's include American Airlines, JetBlue and Delta. The shortest flight to St. John's from the United States departs from Cleveland and takes around 6h 19m.

Car

Another option to get to St. John's is to pick up a car rental from Saint Marys (Antigua), which is about 8 km from St. John's. You’ll find branches of Dollar and Budget, 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 6 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to St. John's include American Airlines, JetBlue and Delta. The shortest flight to St. John's from the United States departs from Cleveland and takes around 6h 19m.

Car

Another option to get to St. John's is to pick up a car rental from Saint Marys (Antigua), which is about 8 km from St. John's. You’ll find branches of Dollar and Budget, among others, in Saint Marys (Antigua).

Airports near St. John's

Airlines serving St. John's

KLM
Good (1,332 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (8,389 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,781 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,641 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,881 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,689 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (8,676 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,322 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,131 reviews)
Frontier
Good (3,411 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (654 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,481 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (659 reviews)
Condor
Good (324 reviews)
WestJet
Good (2,814 reviews)
Caribbean Airlines
Excellent (153 reviews)
Sunwing Airlines
Good (31 reviews)
interCaribbean Airways
Okay (17 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 $182 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $393 and up for a 5-star experience.

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

Most booked hotels in St. John's

Cocos Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 296 reviews)
$919+
Galley Bay Resort & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 138 reviews)
$987+
Carlisle Bay
5 stars
Excellent (8.6, 169 reviews)
$760+
Hodges Bay Resort & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 64 reviews)
$435+
Hawksbill Resort
3 stars
Good (7.9, 274 reviews)
$393+
Jumby Bay Island - Oetker Collection
5 stars
Excellent (9.8, 4 reviews)
$3,479+

Renting a car in St. John's

Renting a car in St. John's costs $55 per day, on average, or $219 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 6 km from the city center.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 2% more expensive than at St. John's V.C. Bird Intl.

The most frequently booked car type in St. John's is Economy (Toyota Yaris or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Almera or similar) are, on average, 43% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in St. John's costs $55 per day, on average, or $219 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 6 km from the city center.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 2% more expensive than at St. John's V.C. Bird Intl.

The most frequently booked car type in St. John's is Economy (Toyota Yaris or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Almera or similar) are, on average, 43% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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