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 October
Estimated hotel price
$430
1 night at 3-star hotel
St. John's in October
Estimated hotel price
$430
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. The shortest flight to St. John's from the United States departs from New York and takes around 4h 14m.

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 Dollar and Avis, 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. The shortest flight to St. John's from the United States departs from New York and takes around 4h 14m.

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 Dollar and Avis, 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 (1,372 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,128 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,956 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,834 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,857 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,602 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,423 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,717 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,908 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,260 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (619 reviews)
Condor
Good (347 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (655 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,096 reviews)
WestJet
Good (2,936 reviews)
Caribbean Airlines
Excellent (165 reviews)
interCaribbean Airways
Okay (20 reviews)
Sky High
Okay (4 reviews)
Sunrise Airways
Winair
Excellent (2 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 $389 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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Carlisle Bay
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, 171 reviews)
$626+
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Antigua Seaview
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 219 reviews)
$127+
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Hermitage Bay
5 stars
Excellent (8.6, 57 reviews)
$2,238+
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Galley Bay Resort & Spa
5 stars
Excellent (8.2, 142 reviews)
$904+
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Hawksbill Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8, 313 reviews)
$254+
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Hodges Bay Resort & Spa, an HQ Luxury Resort & Residences
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 72 reviews)
$452+
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Renting a car in St. John's

Renting a car in St. John's costs $56 per day, on average, or $225 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.

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.

Economy (Kia Rio Hatchback or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in St. John's, while also 34% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in St. John's costs $56 per day, on average, or $225 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.

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.

Economy (Kia Rio Hatchback or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in St. John's, while also 34% cheaper than other types, on average.

Best car rental deals in St. John's

Economy

2 Adults, 2 Bags

$34/day

Economy

Compact

4 Adults, 2 Bags

$39/day

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