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, Raymonds Restaurant (95 Water Street) and Boca Tapas Bar (189 Water St) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Bernie's Food House (284 Duckworth St) and Quintanas De La Plaza (57 Rowan St) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in St. John's.

When to visit St. John's

St. John's in December
Estimated hotel price
C$ 148
1 night at 3-star hotel
St. John's in December
Estimated hotel price
C$ 148
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, Avianca and Cathay Pacific. The shortest domestic flight to St. John's departs from Toronto and takes around 4h 45m.

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 Hertz and Thrifty, 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, Avianca and Cathay Pacific. The shortest domestic flight to St. John's departs from Toronto and takes around 4h 45m.

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 Hertz and Thrifty, among others, in Gander.

Airports near St. John's

YYTSt John's

Airlines serving St. John's

Lufthansa
Good (7,156 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,363 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,965 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,630 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,853 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,809 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,273 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,567 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,895 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,212 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (894 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,350 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,090 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,785 reviews)
Philippine Airlines
Good (875 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (653 reviews)
Air Transat
Good (398 reviews)
XiamenAir
Good (42 reviews)
Porter Airlines
Excellent (289 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$ 271 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 300 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$ 229+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites St John's Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 190+
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Sandman Signature St. John's Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 163+
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Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott St. John's Newfoundland
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 200+
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Ramada by Wyndham St. John's
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 158+
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Holiday Inn St. John's Government Centre Hotel
3 stars
Good (7, Good reviews)
C$ 163+
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Renting a car in St. John's

Renting a car in St. John's costs C$ 124 per day, on average, or C$ 248 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.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 2% more expensive than at St John's.

Expect to pay C$ 1.60 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$ 19.10 and C$ 25.46. The most frequently booked car type in St. John's is Standard (Toyota 4Runner or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Versa or similar) are, on average, 44% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in St. John's costs C$ 124 per day, on average, or C$ 248 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.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 2% more expensive than at St John's.

Expect to pay C$ 1.60 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$ 19.10 and C$ 25.46. The most frequently booked car type in St. John's is Standard (Toyota 4Runner or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Versa or similar) are, on average, 44% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in St. John's

Intermediate

5 adults, 3 Bags

C$ 61/day

Intermediate

Economy

2 adults, 2 Bags

C$ 61/day

Economy
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