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 5 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, The Keg Steakhouse + Bar - St. Johns (127 Harbour Dr) and Portage (128 Water St) are great picks.

When to visit St. John's

St. John's in November
Estimated hotel price
S$ 145
1 night at 3-star hotel
St. John's in November
Estimated hotel price
S$ 145
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 (7,993 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,517 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,450 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,943 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,587 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,704 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,571 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,775 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,026 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,250 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,329 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,437 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,213 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,523 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,922 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,217 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,516 reviews)
China Southern
Good (151 reviews)
Philippine Airlines
Good (995 reviews)
XiamenAir
Good (44 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 Conference Centre by IHG, St. John's offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around S$ 186 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to S$ 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

Jag Boutique Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
S$ 149+
Crossroads Inn & Suites
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
S$ 134+
Ramada by Wyndham St. John's
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
S$ 162+
Sandman Signature St. John's Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
S$ 171+
Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton St. John's Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
S$ 149+
Monastery Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
S$ 162+

Hiring a car in St. John's

Hiring a car in St. John's costs S$ 101 per day, on average, or S$ 506 if you want to hire it for 5 days. 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 Budget branch at 100 World Parkway, which is 6 km from the city centre.

Expect to pay S$ 1.96 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 S$ 23.51 and S$ 31.34. Full-size (Chrysler 300 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in St. John's, while also 52% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in St. John's costs S$ 101 per day, on average, or S$ 506 if you want to hire it for 5 days. 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 Budget branch at 100 World Parkway, which is 6 km from the city centre.

Expect to pay S$ 1.96 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 S$ 23.51 and S$ 31.34. Full-size (Chrysler 300 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in St. John's, while also 52% cheaper than other types, on average.