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 5 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 November
Estimated package price
$257
2 travelers
Flight to St. John's
3 nights at hotel
St. John's in November
Estimated package price
$257
2 travelers
Flight to St. John's
3 nights at 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. The shortest flight to St. John's from the United States departs from New York and takes around 4h 13m.

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 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 6 km from the city center. The shortest flight to St. John's from the United States departs from New York and takes around 4h 13m.

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 Budget and Dollar, among others, in Saint Marys (Antigua).

Airports near St. John's

Airlines serving St. John's

KLM
Good (1,577 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,227 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,570 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,250 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,732 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,214 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,984 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,635 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,536 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (684 reviews)
Condor
Good (588 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (694 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (12,063 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,445 reviews)
EL AL
Good (645 reviews)
Caribbean Airlines
Good (231 reviews)
Air Peace
Good (14 reviews)
interCaribbean Airways
Okay (35 reviews)
Sunrise Airways
Excellent (1 reviews)
Winair
Excellent (4 reviews)
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Where to stay in St. John's

Average rates range from around $171 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $388 and up for a 5-star experience.

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

Most booked hotels in St. John's

Buccaneer Beach Club
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, 393 reviews)
$208+
Cocos Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 320 reviews)
$430+
Blue Waters Resort and Spa
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, 127 reviews)
$568+
Dickenson Bay Cottages
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 108 reviews)
$155+
Antigua Village Beach Resort
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 378 reviews)
$251+
Siboney Beach Club
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 575 reviews)
$315+

Renting a car in St. John's

Renting a car in St. John's costs $55 per day, on average, or $275 if you want to rent if for 5 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 4% 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, 34% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in St. John's costs $55 per day, on average, or $275 if you want to rent if for 5 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 4% 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, 34% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.