Winnipeg travel guide
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You're Going to Love Winnipeg
With a population of 632’063, Winnipeg is the largest city in Manitoba, Canada by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Winnipeg has to offer.
Activities & attractions in Winnipeg
Art & Performing Arts
Where to Eat in Winnipeg
If you’re looking for affordable options, Carnaval Brazilian BBQ (270 Waterfront Drive) and SMITH (75 Forks Market Road) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Gather Craft Kitchen & Bar at Assiniboine Park (145 Leaf Wy.) and Chaise Cafe (271 Provencher Boulevard) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Winnipeg.
When to visit Winnipeg
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Winnipeg in July, when the average temperature is 68 °F, and the highest can go up to 77 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -5.8 °F, with an average temperature of 3.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 3.1″. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Winnipeg, with an average rainfall of 0.8″.
How to Get to Winnipeg
Plane
When flying to Winnipeg, you’ll arrive at Winnipeg (YWG), which is located 7 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Winnipeg include Delta, WestJet and Air France. The shortest flight to Winnipeg from the United States departs from Atlanta and takes around 3h 22m.
Train
VIA Rail Canada is the only carrier operating train routes to Winnipeg. The train journey from Winnipeg to Edmonton takes 25h 10m and costs around $128 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Toronto, expect to pay about $186 for a 34h 35m trip. The train station in Winnipeg is called Winnipeg Union Station, and is located 0.1 km from the city center.
Bus
You can travel by bus to Winnipeg using Ontario Northland or Rider Express. From Edmonton, the bus ride to Winnipeg takes 1690 km and will cost you around $195. From Calgary, the ticket costs about $209 for a journey of 2036 km. The most popular bus station is Winnipeg Southbound Lakewood at Southdale Centre, located 6 km from downtown Winnipeg. Winnipeg Sherbrook St "hsc University" is also a commonly used station, and is 2.4 km from the city center.
Airports near Winnipeg
Airlines serving Winnipeg
Where to stay in Winnipeg
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Days Inn and Suites Winnipeg Airport, Manitoba and Humphry Inn & Suites.
Where to stay in popular areas of Winnipeg
Most booked hotels in Winnipeg
Renting a car in Winnipeg
Renting a car in Winnipeg costs $42 per day, on average, or $126 if you want to rent if for 3 days. Thrifty, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Hertz are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Winnipeg is the Dollar branch at 2000 Wellington Avenue, which is 7 km from the city center.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 4% cheaper than airport locations in Winnipeg.
Expect to pay $5.22 per gallon in Winnipeg (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $62.69 and $83.58. Compact (Jeep Renegade or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Winnipeg, while also 62% cheaper than other types, on average.
Best car rental deals in Winnipeg
Supplier choice
5 Adults, 5 Bags
$26/day
Economy
2 Adults, 2 Bags
$27/day