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View of Guernsey (St. Peter Port)
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View Northern Europe & Fjords on the mapA small, refined atmosphere woven from cobblestone lanes and a yacht harbor. The town center is right behind the harbor, and the appeal is the convenience of landing by tender boat and strolling straight away.

Guernsey (St. Peter Port)

Guernsey (St. Peter Port) · Guernsey · View on map

The main town of Guernsey in the Channel Islands of the English Channel, a hilly port town with stone houses lining its slopes. As a British Crown dependency, it has its own distinct self-government, different from both Britain and France.

From port to town

Not yet confirmed

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Guernsey (St. Peter Port) · Map: Natural Earth (overview)

Port highlights

About 63,000 on the whole island, and about 18,000 in St. Peter Port
Population
An oceanic climate, milder than mainland Britain. Even in winter it is unlikely to fall below freezing, summers are gentle, and sunshine hours are among the highest in the United Kingdom.
Climate
English (strong French influence on place names and cuisine)
Language
Guernsey pound. Equivalent to the British pound and accepted.
Currency
May to September (beautiful flowers and ideal for coastal walks)
Best time to visit
Local food
Rich dairy products from Guernsey cattleseafood such as crab and lobsterGuernsey bean jar (bean stew)
Sights
Castle CornetHauteville House, Victor Hugo's place of exileCandie GardensGerman Occupation MuseumCliff paths on the island's south coast
Monthly average high / low temperatures
9°
5°Jan
9°
5°Feb
10°
6°Mar
13°
7°Apr
15°
10°May
18°
12°Jun
20°
14°Jul
20°
14°Aug
18°
13°Sep
15°
11°Oct
12°
8°Nov
10°
6°Dec

Unit: °C · Calculated from NOAA GHCN-Daily station observations · Period: 1991–2020 · Station: GUERNSEY: AIRPORT · about 5.2 km from port · elevation difference about 96 m · Last checked: Oct 3, 2026 · A guide for choosing your travel month.

Local prices for travelers
Much more expensive than Tokyo
Compared with Tokyo, Japan (median of items)167 (Tokyo = 100)

Compared with Tokyo, everything is much more expensive.

£0.90
Water 500 ml
£3.73
Coffee
£6.93
Inexpensive meal
£5.11
Local beer
£6.00
Big Mac

Prices in St. Peter Port (Guernsey). · Amounts in the recorded local currency. No currency conversion applied. · Last checked: Oct 2026 (partly estimated) · Sources: Shop and menu prices

Getting there from Japan

GCI
Guernsey Airport
Nearest airport
Airport name: OurAirports

About 5.2 km from airport to port (straight-line distance)

Calculated from OurAirports coordinates

Airport to port (approx.)
C — Two or more connections
Ease of access

Access from Japan: A = direct flight / B = one connection / C = two or more connections (indicative)

Itineraries calling here

Ports in the same region

Sources

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