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 March
Estimated package price
$354
2 travelers
Flight to St. John's
3 nights at hotel
St. John's in March
Estimated package price
$354
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. Airlines that fly from the United States to St. John's include American Airlines, Qatar Airways and Delta. The shortest flight to St. John's from the United States departs from New York and takes around 7h 45m.

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. Airlines that fly from the United States to St. John's include American Airlines, Qatar Airways and Delta. The shortest flight to St. John's from the United States departs from New York and takes around 7h 45m.

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 (1,591 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,264 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,244 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,665 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,721 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,019 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,382 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,544 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,774 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (682 reviews)
Condor
Good (620 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (695 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (12,178 reviews)
EL AL
Good (651 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,447 reviews)
Caribbean Airlines
Good (231 reviews)
Air Peace
Good (14 reviews)
Sunrise Airways
Excellent (1 reviews)
interCaribbean Airways
Okay (35 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 $391 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)
$178+
Weatherills Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 133 reviews)
$188+
Blue Waters Resort and Spa
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, 125 reviews)
$677+
Dickenson Bay Cottages
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 106 reviews)
$152+
Antigua Village Beach Resort
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 378 reviews)
$273+
Siboney Beach Club
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 577 reviews)
$257+

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, 14% 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 Mini rental cars (Kia Picanto or similar) are, on average, 41% 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, 14% 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 Mini rental cars (Kia Picanto or similar) are, on average, 41% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.