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

Should you visit Saint John or Newton?

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 Newton. 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 Newton?

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.

Newton

Newton, a large suburb of Boston, consists of 13 villages or neighborhoods: Auburndale, Chestnut Hill, Lower Falls, Newton Centre, Newton Corner, Newton Highlands, Newtonville, Nonantum, Oak Hill, Thompsonville, Upper Falls, Waban, and West Newton. It's a good sized city with a population of over 80,000. Each village has its own historical and architectural character. Many of the villages were founded around railroad stations when the Boston & Worcester line opened in 1833 along the north side of the city. Another railroad line started along the south side of town in 1851. It's now the "D" line of the MBTA's Green Line. Walking tours of most villages are available and recommended for history buffs.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Anchorage, and The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Los Angeles.

When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Saint John and Newton, we can see that Saint John is more expensive. And not only is Newton much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Saint John is in Caribbean Islands and Newton 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 Newton would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Newton 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 Newton.

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 Newton Expensive?.

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

Newton 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 Newton in the Summer?

Both Newton and Saint John during the summer 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 July, Saint John is generally a little warmer than Newton. Daily temperatures in Saint John average around 29°C (83°F), and Newton fluctuates around 73°F (23°C).

Saint John usually gets less rain in July than Newton. Saint John gets 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain, while Newton receives 2.9 inches (74 mm) of rain this time of the year.

Should I visit Saint John or Newton in the Autumn?

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

Saint John is much warmer than Newton in the autumn. The daily temperature in Saint John averages around 28°C (82°F) in October, and Newton fluctuates around 54°F (12°C).

Saint John gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In October, Saint John usually receives more rain than Newton. Saint John gets 146 mm (5.7 in) of rain, while Newton receives 3.3 inches (84 mm) of rain each month for the autumn.

Should I visit Saint John or Newton in the Winter?

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

The weather in Newton can be very cold. In the winter, Saint John is much warmer than Newton. Typically, the winter temperatures in Saint John in January average around 26°C (78°F), and Newton averages at about 29°F (-2°C).

Saint John usually gets less rain in January than Newton. Saint John gets 43 mm (1.7 in) of rain, while Newton receives 3.4 inches (87 mm) of rain this time of the year.

Should I visit Saint John or Newton in the Spring?

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

In April, Saint John is generally much warmer than Newton. Daily temperatures in Saint John average around 27°C (80°F), and Newton fluctuates around 48°F (9°C).

In April, Saint John usually receives less rain than Newton. Saint John gets 72 mm (2.8 in) of rain, while Newton receives 3.5 inches (89 mm) of rain each month for the spring.

Typical Weather for Newton and Saint John