Introduction
What to do
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Banff travel guide

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You're Going to Love Banff

With a population of 7 502, Banff is a must-see destination in Alberta, Canada. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Banff deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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Where to Eat in Banff

If you’re looking for affordable options, Fairmont Banff Springs – Special Events (405 Spray Avenue) and Bluebird Woodfired Steakhouse & Fondue (214 Lynx St) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Earls Kitchen + Bar - Banff (299 Banff Ave) and Coyotes Southwestern Grill (206 Caribou St) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Banff.

When to visit Banff

Banff in April
Estimated hotel price
$206
1 night at 3-star hotel
Banff in April
Estimated hotel price
$206
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Banff 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 June, when precipitation is around 2.7″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Banff, with an average rainfall of 0.7″.

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How to Get to Banff

Plane

Although Banff doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Calgary Airport (YYC), which is located 108 km from Banff. Calgary Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Delta, WestJet, Aeromexico and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest flight to Banff from the United States departs from Phoenix and takes around 3h.

Car

Another option to get to Banff is to pick up a car rental from Calgary, which is about 106 km from Banff. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Budget, among others, in Calgary.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Banff Banff, Ab, located 0.8 km from downtown Banff. Banff Red-Carpet Inn is also a commonly used station, and is 0.7 km from the city center.

Plane

Although Banff doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Calgary Airport (YYC), which is located 108 km from Banff. Calgary Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Delta, WestJet, Aeromexico and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest flight to Banff from the United States departs from Phoenix and takes around 3h.

Car

Another option to get to Banff is to pick up a car rental from Calgary, which is about 106 km from Banff. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Budget, among others, in Calgary.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Banff Banff, Ab, located 0.8 km from downtown Banff. Banff Red-Carpet Inn is also a commonly used station, and is 0.7 km from the city center.

Airports near Banff

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Airlines serving Banff

KLM
Good (1,418 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,581 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,999 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,535 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,047 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,790 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,663 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,032 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,034 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,422 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,493 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,467 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (874 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,068 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,138 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,332 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,070 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (370 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,477 reviews)
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Where to stay in Banff

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Bow View Lodge and Irwin's Mountain Inn.

Most popular hotel in Banff by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Banff

Most booked hotels in Banff

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Fairmont Banff Springs
4 stars
Excellent (9, 1109 reviews)
$439+
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Moose Hotel and Suites
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 2436 reviews)
$186+
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Castle Mountain Chalets
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 504 reviews)
$142+
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Banff Park Lodge
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 2254 reviews)
$100+
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Hi Castle Mountain - Hostel
1 star
Excellent (8.2, 211 reviews)
$31+
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Banff Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 2306 reviews)
$99+
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Renting a car in Banff

Renting a car in Banff costs $57 per day, on average, or $115 if you want to rent if for 2 days. Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Hertz and Avis are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Banff is the Hertz branch at 405 Spray Ave, which is 1 km from the city center.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 28% more expensive than at Calgary.

Expect to pay $4.32 per gallon in Banff (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $51.78 and $69.05. Standard (Subaru Outback or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Banff, while also 61% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Banff costs $57 per day, on average, or $115 if you want to rent if for 2 days. Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Hertz and Avis are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Banff is the Hertz branch at 405 Spray Ave, which is 1 km from the city center.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 28% more expensive than at Calgary.

Expect to pay $4.32 per gallon in Banff (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $51.78 and $69.05. Standard (Subaru Outback or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Banff, while also 61% cheaper than other types, on average.

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