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 January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 146
1 night at 3-star hotel
St. John's in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 146
1 night at 3-star 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 PAL Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to St. John's departs from Toronto and takes around 4h 31m.

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 Budget and Hertz, 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 PAL Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to St. John's departs from Toronto and takes around 4h 31m.

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 Budget and Hertz, among others, in Gander.

Airports near St. John's

YYTSt John's

Airlines serving St. John's

KLM
Good (1,448 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,759 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,143 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,864 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,235 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,532 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,503 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,677 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,688 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,380 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,159 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,133 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,145 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,499 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,188 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,918 reviews)
China Southern
Good (137 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,580 reviews)
Philippine Airlines
Good (955 reviews)
XiamenAir
Good (42 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 Government Centre Hotel, St. John's offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around C$ 163 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 370 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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Jag Boutique Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 117+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites St John's Airport By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 139+
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Ramada by Wyndham St. John's
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 122+
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Sandman Signature St. John's Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 131+
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Murray Premises Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 131+
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Sheraton Hotel Newfoundland
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 146+
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Renting a car in St. John's

Renting a car in St. John's costs C$ 69 per day, on average, or C$ 138 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 Hertz branch at 100 World Pkwy, which is 6 km from the downtown.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 40% cheaper than airport locations in St. John's.

Expect to pay C$ 1.55 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$ 18.53 and C$ 24.70. Full-size (Toyota Camry or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in St. John's, while also 34% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in St. John's costs C$ 69 per day, on average, or C$ 138 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 Hertz branch at 100 World Pkwy, which is 6 km from the downtown.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 40% cheaper than airport locations in St. John's.

Expect to pay C$ 1.55 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$ 18.53 and C$ 24.70. Full-size (Toyota Camry or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in St. John's, while also 34% cheaper than other types, on average.

Best car rental deals in St. John's

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5 adults, 5 Bags

C$ 19/day

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4 adults, 2 Bags

C$ 30/day

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