Prince George travel guide
Prince George Tourism | Prince George Guide
You're Going to Love Prince George
With a population of 65,558, Prince George is a must-see destination in British Columbia, Canada. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Prince George has to offer.
Where to Eat in Prince George
If you’re looking for affordable options, Cimo Mediterranean Grill (601 Victoria St) and The Keg Steakhouse + Bar - Prince George (582 George Street) are great picks.
When to visit Prince George
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Prince George in July, when the average temperature is 60.8 °F, and the highest can go up to 71.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 10.4 °F, with an average temperature of 17.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 2.6″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Prince George, with an average rainfall of 1.2″.
How to Get to Prince George
Plane
When flying to Prince George, you’ll arrive at Prince George (YXS), which is located 6 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Prince George from the United States departs from Phoenix and takes around 7h 14m.
Train
The train station in Prince George is called Prince George, and is located 0.6 km from the city center.
Car
Another option to get to Prince George is to pick up a car rental from Grande Prairie, which is about 290 km from Prince George. You’ll find branches of National and Budget, among others, in Grande Prairie.
Airlines serving Prince George
Where to stay in Prince George
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Best Western Plus Prince George and Econo Lodge.
Where to stay in popular areas of Prince George
Most booked hotels in Prince George
Renting a car in Prince George
Renting a car in Prince George costs $62 per day, on average, or $186 if you want to rent if for 3 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 17% cheaper than airport locations in Prince George.
Expect to pay $5.22 per gallon in Prince George (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.
Best car rental deals in Prince George
Economy
2 Adults, 2 Bags
$39/day
Compact SUV
4 Adults, 2 Bags
$42/day