A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Saint John vs. Eugene for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Saint John or Eugene?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Saint John and Eugene. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.

Where Should I go: Saint John or Eugene?

Saint John

With the popularity of the Caribbean rising, many islands have become touristy and expensive – but not St. John in the U.S. Virgin Islands.

At only nine miles long and five miles wide, St. John is the smallest of the Virgin Islands, and, many argue, the prettiest. It's the kind of place that has maintained it's cultural identity, but still welcomes visitors from all over the world. With a population of just 5,000, the residents of St. John know everyone and everything happening on the island.

This island is perfect for people who want an undisturbed island getaway at any price. Between resorts and campgrounds there is a spot for everyone on St. John.

Eugene

At the southern end of the Willamette Valley, Eugene is most recognized as the home of the University of Oregon. It's a smaller city with a liberal population that is generally concerned about environmental issues. A popular experience in Eugene is to go to the Saturday Market, which has been around since 1970 and is the oldest open air market in the United States.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Northern Lights Tours in Alaska, and The Best Tours Under $1000 in United States of America.

When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Saint John and Eugene, we can see that Saint John is more expensive. And not only is Eugene much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Saint John is in Caribbean Islands and Eugene is in North America, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. So, traveling to Eugene would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Eugene and be able to afford a more luxurious travel style by staying in nicer hotels, eating at more expensive restaurants, taking tours, and experiencing more activities. The same level of travel in Saint John would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Saint John than you might in Eugene.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Saint John Expensive? and Is Eugene Expensive?.

When is the best time to visit Saint John or Eugene?

Eugene has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Saint John experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.

Should I visit Saint John or Eugene in the Summer?

Both Eugene and Saint John are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Saint John throughout the year.

In the summer, Saint John is a little warmer than Eugene. Typically, the summer temperatures in Saint John in July average around 29°C (83°F), and Eugene averages at about 68°F (20°C).

In July, Saint John usually receives more rain than Eugene. Saint John gets 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain, while Eugene receives 0.3 inches (8 mm) of rain each month for the summer.

Should I visit Saint John or Eugene in the Autumn?

Both Eugene and Saint John during the autumn are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Saint John because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.

In October, Saint John is generally much warmer than Eugene. Daily temperatures in Saint John average around 28°C (82°F), and Eugene fluctuates around 55°F (13°C).

Eugene gets a good bit of rain this time of year. It rains a lot this time of the year in Saint John. Saint John usually gets more rain in October than Eugene. Saint John gets 146 mm (5.7 in) of rain, while Eugene receives 4.3 inches (109 mm) of rain this time of the year.

Should I visit Saint John or Eugene in the Winter?

The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Saint John and Eugene. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Saint John year-round.

Saint John is much warmer than Eugene in the winter. The daily temperature in Saint John averages around 26°C (78°F) in January, and Eugene fluctuates around 41°F (5°C).

Eugene receives a lot of rain in the winter. In January, Saint John usually receives less rain than Eugene. Saint John gets 43 mm (1.7 in) of rain, while Eugene receives 7.1 inches (181 mm) of rain each month for the winter.

Should I visit Saint John or Eugene in the Spring?

The spring brings many poeple to Saint John as well as Eugene. Saint John attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.

In the spring, Saint John is much warmer than Eugene. Typically, the spring temperatures in Saint John in April average around 27°C (80°F), and Eugene averages at about 51°F (11°C).

Saint John usually gets more rain in April than Eugene. Saint John gets 72 mm (2.8 in) of rain, while Eugene receives 2.2 inches (57 mm) of rain this time of the year.

Typical Weather for Eugene and Saint John