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. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Banff has to offer.

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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 September
Estimated package price
$114
2 travelers
Flight to Banff
3 nights at hotel
Banff in September
Estimated package price
$114
2 travelers
Flight to Banff
3 nights at 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 67 miles 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 10m.

Car

Another option to get to Banff is to pick up a car rental from Calgary, which is about 66 miles from Banff. You’ll find branches of Budget and Sixt, among others, in Calgary.

Plane

Although Banff doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Calgary Airport (YYC), which is located 67 miles 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 10m.

Car

Another option to get to Banff is to pick up a car rental from Calgary, which is about 66 miles from Banff. You’ll find branches of Budget and Sixt, among others, in Calgary.

Airports near Banff

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Airlines serving Banff

KLM
Good (1,596 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (8,299 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,282 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,109 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,239 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,701 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,648 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,711 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,687 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (981 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,461 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,024 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,557 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,860 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,538 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,191 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,416 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (436 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,394 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,412 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. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Banff, with prices from $65 to $1,654 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Banff are about 16% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Most popular hotel in Banff by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Banff

Most booked hotels in Banff

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Hotel Canoe and Suites
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 2983 reviews)
$167+
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Moose Hotel and Suites
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 2577 reviews)
$197+
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Canalta Lodge
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 2800 reviews)
$130+
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Banff Ptarmigan Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 2638 reviews)
$105+
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Banff Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 2422 reviews)
$104+
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Banff Boundary Lodge
2 stars
Good (7.6, 677 reviews)
$182+
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Renting a car in Banff

Renting a car in Banff costs $57 per day, on average, or $172 if you want to rent if for 3 days. Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Avis and Hertz are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Banff is the Avis branch at 317 Banff Avenue, which is 0 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, 22% more expensive than at Calgary.

Expect to pay $5.38 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 $64.50 and $86.00. Compact (Hyundai Accent or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Banff, while also 55% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Banff costs $57 per day, on average, or $172 if you want to rent if for 3 days. Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Avis and Hertz are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Banff is the Avis branch at 317 Banff Avenue, which is 0 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, 22% more expensive than at Calgary.

Expect to pay $5.38 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 $64.50 and $86.00. Compact (Hyundai Accent or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Banff, while also 55% cheaper than other types, on average.

Best car rental deals in Banff

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2 Adults, 2 Bags

$29/day

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$29/day

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