St Joseph travel guide

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You're Going to Love St Joseph

With a population of 76,780, St Joseph is a must-see destination in Missouri, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. St Joseph deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in St Joseph

If you’re looking for affordable options, Bad Art Bistro (707 Edmond Street) and 54th Street Grill & Bar - St Joseph (5103 N Belt Hwy) are great picks.

When to visit St Joseph

St Joseph in February
Estimated hotel price
$131
1 night at 3-star hotel
St Joseph in February
Estimated hotel price
$131
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to St Joseph in July, when the average temperature is 78.8 °F, and the highest can go up to 89.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 15.8 °F, with an average temperature of 26.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in May, when precipitation is around 4.8″. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in St Joseph, with an average rainfall of 0.7″.

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How to Get to St Joseph

Plane

Although St Joseph doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Kansas City Airport (MCI), which is located 54 km from St Joseph. The shortest domestic flight to St Joseph departs from Denver and takes around 1h 38m.

Car

Another option to get to St Joseph is to pick up a car rental from Kansas City, which is about 81 km from St Joseph. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Sixt, among others, in Kansas City.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to St Joseph, including Tornado Bus, FlixBus and Greyhound. From Dallas, the bus ride to St Joseph takes 917 km and will cost you around $325. From Chicago, the ticket costs about $97 for a journey of 1312 km.

Plane

Although St Joseph doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Kansas City Airport (MCI), which is located 54 km from St Joseph. The shortest domestic flight to St Joseph departs from Denver and takes around 1h 38m.

Car

Another option to get to St Joseph is to pick up a car rental from Kansas City, which is about 81 km from St Joseph. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Sixt, among others, in Kansas City.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to St Joseph, including Tornado Bus, FlixBus and Greyhound. From Dallas, the bus ride to St Joseph takes 917 km and will cost you around $325. From Chicago, the ticket costs about $97 for a journey of 1312 km.

Airports near St Joseph

Airlines serving St Joseph

Lufthansa
Good (4,679 reviews)
KLM
Good (857 reviews)
SWISS
Good (928 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,510 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,610 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,304 reviews)
Air France
Good (983 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,565 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,942 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,133 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,479 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,814 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,611 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (499 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,607 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (4,543 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (781 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (184 reviews)
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Where to stay in St Joseph

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express Hotel And Suites St Joseph and Hampton Inn St Joseph.

Where to stay in popular areas of St Joseph

Most booked hotels in St Joseph

Drury Inn & Suites St. Joseph
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 546 reviews)
$159+
Holiday Inn Express Hotel And Suites St Joseph
2 stars
Excellent (9.1, 20 reviews)
$182+
Stoney Creek Hotel St. Joseph
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 957 reviews)
$177+
Guesthouse Inn St. Joseph
2 stars
Okay (4.2, 270 reviews)
$102+
Quality Suites St. Joseph
2 stars
Mediocre (3.7, 49 reviews)
$137+
Motel 6 St. Joseph
2 stars
Okay (4.1, 928 reviews)
$63+

Renting a car in St Joseph

Renting a car in St Joseph costs $60 per day, on average, or $121 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 10% cheaper than airport locations in St Joseph.

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in St Joseph (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in St Joseph is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Ford Focus or similar) are, on average, 51% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in St Joseph costs $60 per day, on average, or $121 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 10% cheaper than airport locations in St Joseph.

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in St Joseph (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in St Joseph is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Ford Focus or similar) are, on average, 51% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.