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.
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
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.
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 the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 16h 39m.
Airports near St. John's
Airlines serving St. John's
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 £100 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £186 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of St. John's
Most booked hotels in St. John's
Hiring a car in St. John's
Hiring a car in St. John's costs £62 per day, on average, or £250 if you want to hire it for 4 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.
You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 15% more expensive than at St John's.
Expect to pay £1.15 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 £13.74 and £18.31. Intermediate (Hyundai Elantra or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in St. John's, while also 49% cheaper than other types, on average.