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

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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 February
Estimated hotel price
$182
1 night at 3-star hotel
St. John's in February
Estimated hotel price
$182
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 4 miles from the city centre.

Plane

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

Airlines serving St. John's

Lufthansa
Good (6,941 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,319 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,899 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,743 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,422 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,616 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,199 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (8,900 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,827 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,177 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (830 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,294 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,045 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,749 reviews)
Philippine Airlines
Good (839 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (634 reviews)
XiamenAir
Good (41 reviews)
Air Transat
Good (381 reviews)
Porter Airlines
Excellent (277 reviews)
WestJet
Good (2,779 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 $197 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $307 and up for a 5-star experience.

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

Most booked hotels in St. John's

Jag Boutique Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$180+
Sandman Signature St. John's Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$183+
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott St. John's Newfoundland
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$198+
Holiday Inn Express & Suites St John's Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$191+
Ramada by Wyndham St. John's
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$168+
Holiday Inn St. John's Government Centre Hotel
3 stars
Good (6.9, Good reviews)
$183+

Hiring a car in St. John's

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 $2.15 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 $25.70 and $34.27. Intermediate (Hyundai Elantra or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in St. John's, while also 41% cheaper than other types, on average.

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 $2.15 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 $25.70 and $34.27. Intermediate (Hyundai Elantra or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in St. John's, while also 41% cheaper than other types, on average.

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