St Joseph travel guide
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You're Going to Love St Joseph
With a population of 76,780, St Joseph is a must-see destination in Missouri, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. St Joseph deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in St Joseph
If you’re looking for affordable options, Bad Art Bistro (707 Edmond Street) and 54th Street Grill & Bar - St Joseph (5103 N Belt Hwy) are great picks.
When to visit St Joseph
Looking for warm weather? Then head to St Joseph in July, when the average temperature is 78.8 °F, and the highest can go up to 89.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 15.8 °F, with an average temperature of 26.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in May, when precipitation is around 4.8″. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in St Joseph, with an average rainfall of 0.7″.
How to Get to St Joseph
Plane
Although St Joseph doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Kansas City Airport (MCI), which is located 33 miles from St Joseph. The shortest domestic flight to St Joseph departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 3h 18m.
Car
Another option to get to St Joseph is to pick up a car rental from Kansas City, which is about 50 miles from St Joseph. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Hertz, among others, in Kansas City.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to St Joseph, including Tornado Bus, Greyhound and FlixBus. From Oklahoma City, the bus ride to St Joseph takes 400 miles and will cost you around $65. From Dallas, the ticket costs about $320 for a journey of 570 miles.
Airports near St Joseph
Airlines serving St Joseph
Where to stay in St Joseph
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express Hotel And Suites St Joseph and Hampton Inn St Joseph.
Where to stay in popular areas of St Joseph
Most booked hotels in St Joseph
Renting a car in St Joseph
Renting a car in St Joseph costs $63 per day, on average, or $127 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 4% cheaper than airport locations in St Joseph.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in St Joseph (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. Compact (Ford Focus or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in St Joseph, while also 52% cheaper than other types, on average.