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.
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.
When flying to St. John's, you’ll arrive at St John's (YYT), which is located 4 miles from the city centre.
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.
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.
St. John's Travel Guide - View the KAYAK St. John's city guide for the best St. John's travel tips. To help you organise your St. John's trip ideas, this St. John's visitors guide provides travel information and trip tips about how to get there, where to stay, what to do, where to eat and more.