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 Las Vegas and takes around 2h 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 Hertz and Avis, among others, in Kansas City.

Bus

You can travel by bus to St Joseph using Greyhound or FlixBus. From Houston, the bus ride to St Joseph takes 985 miles and will cost you around $221. From El Paso, the ticket costs about $279 for a journey of 1610 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 Las Vegas and takes around 2h 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 Hertz and Avis, among others, in Kansas City.

Bus

You can travel by bus to St Joseph using Greyhound or FlixBus. From Houston, the bus ride to St Joseph takes 985 miles and will cost you around $221. From El Paso, the ticket costs about $279 for a journey of 1610 miles.

Airports near St Joseph

Airlines serving St Joseph

Lufthansa
Good (7,180 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,351 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,843 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,644 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (8,835 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,873 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,553 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,670 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,531 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,900 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,236 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (8,097 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,318 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (381 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,423 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,300 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (876 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (8,190 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (307 reviews)
Frontier
Good (3,580 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

Holiday Inn Express Hotel And Suites St Joseph
2 stars
Excellent (9.1, 90 reviews)
$172+
Drury Inn & Suites St. Joseph
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 649 reviews)
$152+
Stoney Creek Hotel St. Joseph
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1070 reviews)
$163+
Hampton Inn St. Joseph
2 stars
Good (7.3, 120 reviews)
$142+
Quality Suites St. Joseph
2 stars
Okay (4.6, 143 reviews)
$106+
Motel 6 St Joseph
2 stars
Mediocre (3.8, 926 reviews)
$62+

Renting a car in St Joseph

Renting a car in St Joseph costs $66 per day, on average, or $132 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 6% more expensive than at Kansas City.

Expect to pay $3.71 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 $44.52 and $59.36. Compact (Ford Focus or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in St Joseph, while also 40% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in St Joseph costs $66 per day, on average, or $132 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 6% more expensive than at Kansas City.

Expect to pay $3.71 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 $44.52 and $59.36. Compact (Ford Focus or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in St Joseph, while also 40% cheaper than other types, on average.