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

St Joseph in February
Estimated hotel price
$131
1 night at 3-star hotel
St Joseph in February
Estimated hotel price
$131
1 night at 3-star hotel

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″.

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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 Denver and takes around 1h 40m.

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

You can travel by bus to St Joseph using Tornado Bus or Greyhound. From Oklahoma City, the bus ride to St Joseph takes 375 miles and will cost you around $250. From Minneapolis, the ticket costs about $155 for a journey of 565 miles.

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 Denver and takes around 1h 40m.

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

You can travel by bus to St Joseph using Tornado Bus or Greyhound. From Oklahoma City, the bus ride to St Joseph takes 375 miles and will cost you around $250. From Minneapolis, the ticket costs about $155 for a journey of 565 miles.

Airports near St Joseph

Airlines serving St Joseph

Lufthansa
Good (4,681 reviews)
KLM
Good (846 reviews)
SWISS
Good (950 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,607 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,254 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,585 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,602 reviews)
Air France
Good (978 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,110 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,436 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,975 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,981 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (227 reviews)
Finnair
Good (857 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,753 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (526 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,582 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (4,548 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (1,358 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (189 reviews)
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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

Drury Inn & Suites St. Joseph
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 538 reviews)
$164+
Holiday Inn Express Hotel And Suites St Joseph
2 stars
Excellent (9.1, 22 reviews)
$166+
Stoney Creek Hotel St. Joseph
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 971 reviews)
$175+
Guesthouse Inn St. Joseph
2 stars
Okay (4.2, 266 reviews)
$108+
Quality Suites St. Joseph
2 stars
Mediocre (3.7, 46 reviews)
$137+
Motel 6 St Joseph
2 stars
Okay (4.1, 934 reviews)
$79+

Renting a car in St Joseph

Renting a car in St Joseph costs $64 per day, on average, or $128 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.

Renting a car in St Joseph costs $64 per day, on average, or $128 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.