Drumheller is a must-see destination in Alberta, Canada. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Drumheller deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Drumheller in July, when the average temperature is 66.2 °F, and the highest can go up to 80.6 °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 2.2″. In contrast, March is usually the driest month of the year in Drumheller, with an average rainfall of 0.5″.
Although Drumheller doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Calgary Airport (YYC), which is located 98 km from Drumheller. Calgary Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Aeromexico, Delta, Emirates and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest flight to Drumheller from the United States departs from Las Vegas and takes around 2h 45m.
Another option to get to Drumheller is to pick up a car rental from Calgary, which is about 105 km from Drumheller. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Hertz, among others, in Calgary.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Drumheller, including Rider Express, Red Arrow and Cold Shot. From Red Deer, the bus ride to Drumheller takes 121 km and will cost you around $47. From Edmonton, the ticket costs about $70 for a journey of 266 km.
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western Drumheller and Quality Hotel.