Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring 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. 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, Cojones (193-195 Water Street) and EVOO in the Courtyard (5 Beck's Cove) are great picks.

When to visit St. John's

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

YYTSt John's

Airlines serving St. John's

Lufthansa
Good (7,407 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,385 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,953 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,735 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,968 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,925 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,334 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,143 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,250 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (993 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,975 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,036 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,435 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,847 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,139 reviews)
China Southern
Good (110 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,696 reviews)
Philippine Airlines
Good (911 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (664 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 $236 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $352 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)
$201+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites St John's Airport By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$207+
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Sandman Signature St. John's Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$188+
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Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott St. John's Newfoundland
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$220+
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Ramada by Wyndham St. John's
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$191+
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Holiday Inn St. John's Government Centre Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
$174+
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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 6 km from the city centre.

Expect to pay $2.05 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 $24.55 and $32.73. 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.

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 6 km from the city centre.

Expect to pay $2.05 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 $24.55 and $32.73. 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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Budget

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Hertz

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