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 a population of 99,182, St. John's is the largest city in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. St. John's deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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Where to Eat in St. John's

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Keg Steakhouse + Bar - St. Johns (127 Harbour Dr) and Portage (128 Water St) are great picks.

When to visit St. John's

St. John's in August
Estimated package price
C$ 152
2 travellers
Flight to St. John's
3 nights at hotel
St. John's in August
Estimated package price
C$ 152
2 travellers
Flight to St. John's
3 nights at hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to St. John's in July, when the average temperature is 16 °C, and the highest can go up to 21 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is February, when it can get as cold as -9 °C, with an average temperature of -5 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in December, when precipitation is around 165 mm. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in St. John's, with an average rainfall of 92 mm.

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How to Get to St. John's

Plane

When flying to St. John's, you’ll arrive at St John's (YYT), which is located 7 km from the city centre Airlines that fly from Canada to St. John's include Air Canada, United Airlines and Air Transat. The shortest domestic flight to St. John's departs from Toronto and takes around 3h 10m.

Car

Another option to get to St. John's is to pick up a car rental from Gander, which is about 209 km from St. John's. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in Gander.

Plane

When flying to St. John's, you’ll arrive at St John's (YYT), which is located 7 km from the city centre Airlines that fly from Canada to St. John's include Air Canada, United Airlines and Air Transat. The shortest domestic flight to St. John's departs from Toronto and takes around 3h 10m.

Car

Another option to get to St. John's is to pick up a car rental from Gander, which is about 209 km from St. John's. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in Gander.

Airports near St. John's

YYTSt John's

Airlines serving St. John's

Lufthansa
Good (8,107 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,532 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,087 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,452 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,982 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,616 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,920 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,606 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,859 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,286 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,471 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,402 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,311 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,269 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,515 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,481 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,220 reviews)
China Southern
Good (155 reviews)
Philippine Airlines
Good (1,005 reviews)
XiamenAir
Good (46 reviews)
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Where to stay in St. John's

From 5-star hotels such as the Monastery Hotel to great affordable options like the Holiday Inn St. John's Conference Centre by IHG, St. John's offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around C$ 265 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 352 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of St. John's

Most booked hotels in St. John's

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Best Western Plus St. John's Airport Hotel and Suites
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 277+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites St John's Airport By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 279+
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Sandman Signature St. John's Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 212+
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Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott St. John's Newfoundland
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 248+
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Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton St. John's Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 240+
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Holiday Inn St. John's Conference Centre by IHG
3 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
C$ 235+
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Renting a car in St. John's

Renting a car in St. John's costs C$ 126 per day, on average, or C$ 251 if you want to rent it for 2 days. Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Avis and Alamo are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in St. John's is the Budget branch at 100 World Parkway, which is 6 km from the downtown.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 28% cheaper than airport locations in St. John's.

Expect to pay C$ 1.87 per litre in St. John's (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 22.35 and C$ 29.80. Full-size (Chrysler 300 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in St. John's, while also 55% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in St. John's costs C$ 126 per day, on average, or C$ 251 if you want to rent it for 2 days. Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Avis and Alamo are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in St. John's is the Budget branch at 100 World Parkway, which is 6 km from the downtown.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 28% cheaper than airport locations in St. John's.

Expect to pay C$ 1.87 per litre in St. John's (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 22.35 and C$ 29.80. Full-size (Chrysler 300 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in St. John's, while also 55% cheaper than other types, on average.

Best car rental deals in St. John's

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4 adults, 2 Bags

C$ 58/day

Compact

Full-size

5 adults, 2 Bags

C$ 59/day

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