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 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 13m.

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. 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 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 (1,577 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,238 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,246 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,606 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,246 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,998 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,540 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,701 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (683 reviews)
Condor
Good (600 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (694 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (12,097 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,449 reviews)
EL AL
Good (649 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 $165 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

Buccaneer Beach Club
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, 393 reviews)
$195+
Cocos Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 320 reviews)
$433+
Blue Waters Resort and Spa
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, 125 reviews)
$587+
Weatherills Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 131 reviews)
$188+
Dickenson Bay Cottages
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 108 reviews)
$159+
Antigua Village Beach Resort
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 378 reviews)
$265+

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, 5% more expensive than at St. John's V.C. Bird Intl.

The most frequently booked car type in St. John's is Intermediate (Toyota Raize or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Almera or similar) are, on average, 39% 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, 5% more expensive than at St. John's V.C. Bird Intl.

The most frequently booked car type in St. John's is Intermediate (Toyota Raize or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Almera or similar) are, on average, 39% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.