St. John travel guide

St. John Tourism | St. John Guide

You're Going to Love St. John

St. John is a must-see destination in Saint John, U.S. Virgin Islands. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything St. John has to offer.

Where to Eat in St. John

If you’re looking for affordable options, Rhumb Lines (Coral Bay) and Oceana Restaurant and Bistro (8 Honduras - Villa Olga Frenchtown U.S. Virgin Islands, United States) are great picks.

When to visit St. John

St. John in September
Estimated hotel price
$522
1 night at 3-star hotel
St. John in September
Estimated hotel price
$522
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to St. John

Plane

When flying to St. John, you’ll arrive at Saint Thomas Island SPB (SPB), which is located 14 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to St. John from the United States departs from Dallas and takes around 4h 37m.

Car

Another option to get to St. John is to pick up a car rental from Saint Thomas Island, which is about 13 miles from St. John. You’ll find branches of Budget and Thrifty, among others, in Saint Thomas Island.

Plane

When flying to St. John, you’ll arrive at Saint Thomas Island SPB (SPB), which is located 14 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to St. John from the United States departs from Dallas and takes around 4h 37m.

Car

Another option to get to St. John is to pick up a car rental from Saint Thomas Island, which is about 13 miles from St. John. You’ll find branches of Budget and Thrifty, among others, in Saint Thomas Island.

Airlines serving St. John

KLM
Good (857 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,503 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,607 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,935 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,480 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,813 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,166 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,607 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,608 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (4,541 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (1,353 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (5,796 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (509 reviews)
Cape Air
Excellent (15 reviews)
Silver Airways
Okay (149 reviews)
Seaborne Airlines
Excellent (2 reviews)
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Where to stay in St. John

Average rates range from around $473 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $669 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of St. John

Most booked hotels in St. John

Gallows Point Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 80 reviews)
$469+
The Westin St. John Resort Villas
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 33 reviews)
$656+

Renting a car in St. John

Renting a car in St. John costs $118 per day, on average, or $588 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, 16% more expensive than at Saint Thomas Island Cyril E King.

The most frequently booked car type in St. John is Economy (Toyota Yaris or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Class Compact Car or similar) are, on average, 35% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in St. John costs $118 per day, on average, or $588 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, 16% more expensive than at Saint Thomas Island Cyril E King.

The most frequently booked car type in St. John is Economy (Toyota Yaris or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Class Compact Car or similar) are, on average, 35% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.