Jasper is a must-see destination in Alberta, Canada. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Jasper deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
If you’re looking for affordable options, Maligne Canyon Wilderness Kitchen (Maligne Canyon, Maligne Lake Road) and Stone Peak Restaurant - Overlander Mountain Lodge (27010 Hwy 16 W) are great picks.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Jasper in July, when the average temperature is 59 °F, and the highest can go up to 71.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is December, when it can get as cold as 8.6 °F, with an average temperature of 15.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in August, when precipitation is around 2.6″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Jasper, with an average rainfall of 0.6″.
When flying to Jasper, you’ll arrive at Edmonton (YEG), which is located 304 km from the city center.
VIA Rail Canada is the only carrier operating train routes to Jasper. The train journey from Jasper to Saskatoon takes 10h 00m and costs around $67 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Vancouver, expect to pay about $169 for a 26h 50m trip. The train station in Jasper is called Jasper, and is located 0.4 km from the city center.
Another option to get to Jasper is to pick up a car rental from Edmonton, which is about 315 km from Jasper. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Budget, among others, in Edmonton.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Jasper, including Rider Express, Red Arrow and Cold Shot.
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include The Crimson Jasper and Athabasca Hotel.
Renting a car in Jasper costs $47 per day, on average, or $94 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 21% cheaper than airport locations in Jasper.
Expect to pay $5.22 per gallon in Jasper (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 Jasper is Intermediate (Hyundai Elantra or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Volkswagen Polo or similar) are, on average, 68% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.