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 December
Estimated package price
$259
2 travelers
Flight to St. John's
3 nights at hotel
St. John's in December
Estimated package price
$259
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 4 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to St. John's include American Airlines, Qatar Airways and JetBlue. The shortest flight to St. John's from the United States departs from New York and takes around 4h 10m.

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 American Airlines, Qatar Airways and JetBlue. The shortest flight to St. John's from the United States departs from New York and takes around 4h 10m.

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

Airlines serving St. John's

KLM
Good (1,527 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,047 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,405 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,232 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,813 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,726 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,821 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,172 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,452 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,981 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (690 reviews)
Condor
Good (444 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (689 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,647 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,357 reviews)
Caribbean Airlines
Good (231 reviews)
Air Peace
Good (13 reviews)
interCaribbean Airways
Okay (32 reviews)
Winair
Excellent (4 reviews)
Sunrise Airways
Excellent (1 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 $172 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $489 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 (9.1, 388 reviews)
$185+
Blue Waters Resort and Spa
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, 128 reviews)
$567+
Siboney Beach Club
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 563 reviews)
$315+
Hodges Bay Resort & Spa, an HQ Luxury Resort & Residences
4 stars
Good (7.8, 93 reviews)
$393+
Ocean Point Beach Resort & Spa Adults Only
4 stars
Good (7.7, 463 reviews)
$155+
Hawksbill Resort
4 stars
Good (7.5, 328 reviews)
$264+

Renting a car in St. John's

Renting a car in St. John's costs $60 per day, on average, or $301 if you want to rent if for 5 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 Drive A Matic branch at V.C. Bird International Airport - Meet & Greet, Burma Rd, Osbourn, 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, 11% 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 Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 38% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in St. John's costs $60 per day, on average, or $301 if you want to rent if for 5 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 Drive A Matic branch at V.C. Bird International Airport - Meet & Greet, Burma Rd, Osbourn, 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, 11% 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 Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 38% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.