Yellowknife travel guide

Yellowknife Tourism | Yellowknife Guide

You're Going to Love Yellowknife

With a population of 15,865, Yellowknife is the largest city in Northwest Territories, Canada by the number of inhabitants. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Yellowknife has to offer.

When to visit Yellowknife

Yellowknife in May
Estimated hotel price
$134
1 night at 3-star hotel
Yellowknife in May
Estimated hotel price
$134
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Yellowknife in July, when the average temperature is 62.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 69.8 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -20.2 °F, with an average temperature of -14.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 1.6″. In contrast, April is usually the driest month of the year in Yellowknife, with an average rainfall of 0.4″.

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How to Get to Yellowknife

Plane

When flying to Yellowknife, you’ll arrive at Yellowknife (YZF), which is located 2 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Yellowknife from the United States departs from San Francisco and takes around 7h 44m.

Plane

When flying to Yellowknife, you’ll arrive at Yellowknife (YZF), which is located 2 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Yellowknife from the United States departs from San Francisco and takes around 7h 44m.

Airports near Yellowknife

Airlines serving Yellowknife

KLM
Good (846 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,585 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,965 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (485 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (972 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (497 reviews)
WestJet
Good (1,957 reviews)
Air North
Excellent (16 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Yellowknife

Most booked hotels in Yellowknife

The Explorer Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8, 126 reviews)
$172+
Chateau Nova Yellowknife
3 stars
Good (7.9, 754 reviews)
$190+
Super 8 by Wyndham Yellowknife
2 stars
Good (7.6, 168 reviews)
$178+
Quality Inn & Suites Yellowknife
2 stars
Good (6.1, 124 reviews)
$158+

Renting a car in Yellowknife

Renting a car in Yellowknife costs $92 per day, on average, or $369 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 6% more expensive than at Yellowknife.

Expect to pay $5.22 per gallon in Yellowknife (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. Intermediate (Class Intermediate SUV or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Yellowknife, while also 20% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Yellowknife costs $92 per day, on average, or $369 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 6% more expensive than at Yellowknife.

Expect to pay $5.22 per gallon in Yellowknife (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. Intermediate (Class Intermediate SUV or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Yellowknife, while also 20% cheaper than other types, on average.