St. John's Travel Guide

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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. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything St. John's has to offer.

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.

St. John's in December

Estimated hotel price

$185

1 night at 3-star hotel

$185

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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When flying to St. John's, you’ll arrive at St John's (YYT), which is located 4 miles from the city centre.

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When flying to St. John's, you’ll arrive at St John's (YYT), which is located 4 miles from the city centre.

Airports near St. John's

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Airlines serving St. John's

Lufthansa

Good (7,073 reviews)

KLM

Good (1,344 reviews)

Delta

Excellent (7,947 reviews)

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Excellent (3,230 reviews)

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Excellent (286 reviews)

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 $224 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $375 and up for a 5-star experience.

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

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Jag Boutique Hotel

4 stars

Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)

$286+

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Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott St. John's Newfoundland

4 stars

Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)

$250+

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Holiday Inn Express & Suites St John's Airport

4 stars

Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)

$237+

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Sandman Signature St. John's Hotel

3 stars

Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)

$204+

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Ramada by Wyndham St. John's

3 stars

Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)

$197+

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Holiday Inn St. John's Government Centre Hotel

3 stars

Good (6.9, Good reviews)

$204+

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Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Avis and Alamo are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to hire a car in St. John's is the Hertz branch at 100 World Pkwy, which is 4 miles from the city centre.

Expect to pay $1.98 per litre in St. John's (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $23.66 and $31.54. The most frequently booked car type in St. John's is Compact (Nissan Versa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Hyundai Elantra or similar) is, on average, 46% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Car hire agencies in St. John's

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