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. St. John's deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in St. John's

If you’re looking for affordable options, Raymonds Restaurant (95 Water Street) and EVOO in the Courtyard (5 Beck's Cove) 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 January
Estimated hotel price
$166
1 night at 3-star hotel
St. John's in January
Estimated hotel price
$166
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. The shortest flight to St. John's from Australia departs from Perth and takes around 31h 46m.

Plane

When flying to St. John's, you’ll arrive at St John's (YYT), which is located 7 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to St. John's from Australia departs from Perth and takes around 31h 46m.

Airports near St. John's

Airlines serving St. John's

Lufthansa
Good (4,606 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,591 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,283 reviews)
Air France
Good (974 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,925 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,125 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,711 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,161 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (835 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (486 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (775 reviews)
Avianca
Good (1,330 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (814 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (987 reviews)
Philippine Airlines
Good (670 reviews)
XiamenAir
Good (21 reviews)
Air Transat
Good (273 reviews)
WestJet
Good (1,912 reviews)
Porter Airlines
Good (156 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 $189 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $320 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
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$167+
Jag Boutique Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$194+
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott St. John's Newfoundland
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$200+
Best Western Plus St. John's Airport Hotel and Suites
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$233+
Delta Hotels by Marriott St. John's Conference Centre
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$247+
Sandman Signature St. John's Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$187+

Hiring a car in St. John's

Hiring a car in St. John's costs $100 per day, on average, or $199 if you want to hire it for 2 days. 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 $2.12 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 $25.35 and $33.79. The most frequently booked car type in St. John's is Intermediate (Ford Escape or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size car hire (Toyota Highlander or similar) is, on average, 16% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in St. John's costs $100 per day, on average, or $199 if you want to hire it for 2 days. 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 $2.12 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 $25.35 and $33.79. The most frequently booked car type in St. John's is Intermediate (Ford Escape or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size car hire (Toyota Highlander or similar) is, on average, 16% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.