Charlottetown travel guide
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You're Going to Love Charlottetown
With a population of 42,402, Charlottetown is the largest city in Prince Edward Island, Canada by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Charlottetown deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Charlottetown
If you’re looking for affordable options, Clam Diggers Beach House and Restaurant (6864 Water St Highway 311) and Mavor's Restaurant and Bar (145 Richmond Street) are great picks.
When to visit Charlottetown
How to Get to Charlottetown
Plane
When flying to Charlottetown, you’ll arrive at Charlottetown (YYG), which is located 3 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Charlottetown from the United States departs from New York and takes around 5h 12m.
Car
Another option to get to Charlottetown is to pick up a car rental from Halifax, which is about 112 miles from Charlottetown. You’ll find branches of Budget and Hertz, among others, in Halifax.
Bus
Maritime Bus operates bus routes to Charlottetown. From Moncton, the bus ride to Charlottetown takes 150 miles and will cost you around $25. From Halifax, the ticket costs about $39 for a journey of 240 miles. The most popular bus station is Charlottetown W.A. Murphy Student Centre, located 1.4 miles from downtown Charlottetown. Charlottetown Bus Terminal is also a commonly used station, and is 0.6 miles from the city center.
Airlines serving Charlottetown
Where to stay in Charlottetown
From 5-star hotels such as the Fairholm Boutique Inns to great affordable options like the Quality Inn & Suites Downtown, Charlottetown offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $112 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $114 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Charlottetown
Most booked hotels in Charlottetown
Renting a car in Charlottetown
Renting a car in Charlottetown costs $71 per day, on average, or $143 if you want to rent if for 2 days. Budget, 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 Charlottetown is the Thrifty branch at 250 Maple Hills Avenue, which is 3 miles from the city center.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 1% more expensive than at Charlottetown.
Expect to pay $5.22 per gallon in Charlottetown (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. The most frequently booked car type in Charlottetown is Full-size (Chevrolet Malibu or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Ford Focus or similar) are, on average, 55% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.
Best car rental deals in Charlottetown
Full-size
5 Adults, 2 Bags
$32/day
Supplier choice
5 Adults, 5 Bags
$35/day