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

Should you visit Saint John or Woodstock?

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 Woodstock. 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 Woodstock?

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.

Woodstock

While this town does lend its name to the 1969 Woodstock Festival, the legendary event was actually held on a dairy farm almost 60 miles away in Bethel, NY. So if you are looking to see the field where it all happened and a museum dedicated to its history, you will need to take a day trip outside of town.

Woodstock, New York, however, does stay true to the spirit of the arts. Since 1903, the place lay home to Byrdcliffe Art Colony, the oldest of its kind in the nation, and even attracted artists of the Hudson River School during the late 1800s. Today, artists from all disciplines-visual, ceramic, music, fiction, nonfiction, screenwriting, playwriting, and poetry-take up residence at the colony and have works displayed in galleries open in the main part of town.

Tinker Street and Mill Hill Road are lined with a mix of restaurants and shops all teeming with the essence of hippie living, arts, and spirituality. From shops selling Woodstock paraphernalia, incense, and Himalayan products, to yoga studios, vegan restaurants, and local art galleries-the town of Woodstock is one dedicated to keeping the spirit of the Woodstock Festival and the arts alive.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to United States of America, and The Best Tours for Seniors to United States of America.

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

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 Woodstock Expensive?.

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

Woodstock 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 Woodstock in the Summer?

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

Saint John is a little warmer than Woodstock in the summer. The daily temperature in Saint John averages around 29°C (83°F) in July, and Woodstock fluctuates around 74°F (24°C).

In July, Saint John usually receives less rain than Woodstock. Saint John gets 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain, while Woodstock receives 3.4 inches (87 mm) of rain each month for the summer.

Should I visit Saint John or Woodstock in the Autumn?

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

In the autumn, Saint John is much warmer than Woodstock. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Saint John in October average around 28°C (82°F), and Woodstock averages at about 53°F (12°C).

Saint John receives a lot of rain in the autumn. Saint John usually gets more rain in October than Woodstock. Saint John gets 146 mm (5.7 in) of rain, while Woodstock receives 3 inches (77 mm) of rain this time of the year.

Should I visit Saint John or Woodstock in the Winter?

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

Woodstock can be very cold during winter. In January, Saint John is generally much warmer than Woodstock. Daily temperatures in Saint John average around 26°C (78°F), and Woodstock fluctuates around 25°F (-4°C).

In January, Saint John usually receives less rain than Woodstock. Saint John gets 43 mm (1.7 in) of rain, while Woodstock receives 3.3 inches (83 mm) of rain each month for the winter.

Should I visit Saint John or Woodstock in the Spring?

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

Saint John is much warmer than Woodstock in the spring. The daily temperature in Saint John averages around 27°C (80°F) in April, and Woodstock fluctuates around 49°F (10°C).

Saint John usually gets less rain in April than Woodstock. Saint John gets 72 mm (2.8 in) of rain, while Woodstock receives 3.7 inches (95 mm) of rain this time of the year.

Typical Weather for Woodstock and Saint John