With 5.988 inhabitants, Gustavia is the most populous city in Saint Barthélemy. It is the most popular tourist destination in the country. We recommend you stay at least 7 days in order to fully appreciate everything Gustavia has to offer.
If you’re looking for affordable options, Sand Bar - Eden Rock (St Jean Bay) and Shellona Beach (Rue de la Plage Shell Beach) are great picks.
When flying to Gustavia, you’ll arrive at Gustavia St Barthelemy (SBH), which is located 1 km from the city centre The shortest flight to Gustavia from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 24h 55m.
Average rates range from around C$ 1,495 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 1,438 and up for a 5-star experience.
Renting a car in Gustavia costs C$ 84 per day, on average, or C$ 591 if you want to rent it for 7 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 8% cheaper than airport locations in Gustavia.
Standard (Suzuki Grand Vitara or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Gustavia, while also 16% cheaper than other types, on average.
Compact
4 adults, 2 Bags
C$ 50/day
Intermediate SUV
5 adults, 3 Bags
C$ 60/day