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.

Where to Eat in St. John's

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Keg Steakhouse + Bar - St. Johns (127 Harbour Dr) and Gypsy Tea Room (315 Water St) are great picks.

When to visit St. John's

St. John's in February
Estimated hotel price
$183
1 night at 3-star hotel
St. John's in February
Estimated hotel price
$183
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.

Plane

When flying to St. John's, you’ll arrive at St John's (YYT), which is located 7 km from the city centre.

Airports near St. John's

Airlines serving St. John's

Lufthansa
Good (3,991 reviews)
KLM
Good (758 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,450 reviews)
Air France
Good (889 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (1,984 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,630 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (4,634 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (728 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,053 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (376 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (683 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (862 reviews)
Avianca
Good (1,310 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,007 reviews)
Philippine Airlines
Good (549 reviews)
XiamenAir
Good (15 reviews)
WestJet
Good (1,716 reviews)
Air Transat
Good (239 reviews)
Porter Airlines
Good (121 reviews)
Flair Airlines
Good (147 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 $191 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $292 and up for a 5-star experience.

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

Most booked hotels in St. John's

Crossroads Inn & Suites
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$169+
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott St. John's Newfoundland
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$160+
Best Western Plus St. John's Airport Hotel and Suites
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$188+
Holiday Inn Express & Suites St John's Airport
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$154+
Sandman Signature St. John's Hotel
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$177+
Ramada by Wyndham St. John's
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$144+

Hiring a car in St. John's

Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Avis and Thrifty are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to hire a car in St. John's is the Thrifty branch at 100 World Parkway, which is 7 km from the city centre.

Expect to pay $2.03 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 $24.34 and $32.45.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Avis and Thrifty are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to hire a car in St. John's is the Thrifty branch at 100 World Parkway, which is 7 km from the city centre.

Expect to pay $2.03 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 $24.34 and $32.45.