With a population of 41 462, Grande Prairie is a must-see destination in Alberta, Canada. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Grande Prairie has to offer.
If you’re looking for affordable options, MADDHATTERS eat local (10508 100 Ave) and MR MIKES - Grande Prairie (10214 116 Ave) are great picks.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Grande Prairie in July, when the average temperature is 60.8 °F, and the highest can go up to 73.4 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -2.2 °F, with an average temperature of 6.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 3″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Grande Prairie, with an average rainfall of 0.6″.
When flying to Grande Prairie, you’ll arrive at Grande Prairie (YQU), which is located 3 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Grande Prairie from the United States departs from San Francisco and takes around 5h 43m.
Another option to get to Grande Prairie is to pick up a car rental from Prince George, which is about 180 miles from Grande Prairie. You’ll find branches of Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Alamo, among others, in Prince George.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Grande Prairie, including Ebus, Cold Shot and Red Arrow. The most popular bus station is Grande Prairie 101 St, located 0.3 miles from downtown Grande Prairie. Grande Prairie 10612 99 Ave is also a commonly used station, and is 0.6 miles from the city center.
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Grande Prairie and Super 8 by Wyndham Grande Prairie.
Renting a car in Grande Prairie costs $50 per day, on average, or $199 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, 3% more expensive than at Grande Prairie.
Expect to pay $5.22 per gallon in Grande Prairie (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 (Hyundai Elantra or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Grande Prairie, while also 43% cheaper than other types, on average.