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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, Melissa's MisSteak (201 Banff Ave #2) and Sleeping Buffalo (700 Tunnel Mountain Road) are great picks. For delicious green meals, UNA pizza + wine - Banff (202 Caribou St) and Earls Kitchen + Bar - Banff (299 Banff Ave) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Banff.

When to visit Banff

Banff in April
Estimated hotel price
$204
1 night at 3-star hotel
Banff in April
Estimated hotel price
$204
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 67 miles from Banff. Calgary Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Aeromexico, Condor, Delta and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest flight to Banff from the United States departs from Boston and takes around 5h 20m.

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 Turo and Dollar, among others, in Calgary.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Banff Banff, Ab, located 0.5 miles from downtown Banff. Banff Red-Carpet Inn is also a commonly used station, and is 0.4 miles from the city center.

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 Aeromexico, Condor, Delta and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest flight to Banff from the United States departs from Boston and takes around 5h 20m.

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 Turo and Dollar, among others, in Calgary.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Banff Banff, Ab, located 0.5 miles from downtown Banff. Banff Red-Carpet Inn is also a commonly used station, and is 0.4 miles from the city center.

Airports near Banff

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Airlines serving Banff

Lufthansa
Good (7,196 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,372 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,104 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,651 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,954 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,896 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,826 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (806 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,846 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,287 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,590 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,692 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,093 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (351 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,366 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,312 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,914 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,324 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (929 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 (9.2, 1097 reviews)
$996+
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Moose Hotel and Suites
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 2362 reviews)
$624+
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Castle Mountain Chalets
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 443 reviews)
$368+
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Banff Park Lodge
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 2186 reviews)
$388+
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Royal Canadian Lodge
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 359 reviews)
$433+
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Hi Castle Mountain - Hostel
1 star
Excellent (8.3, 205 reviews)
$39+
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Renting a car in Banff

Renting a car in Banff costs $86 per day, on average, or $171 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 mile from the city center.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 5% cheaper than airport locations in Banff.

Expect to pay $4.43 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 $53.15 and $70.86. The most frequently booked car type in Banff is Standard (Subaru Forester or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Dodge Durango or similar) are, on average, 56% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Banff costs $86 per day, on average, or $171 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 mile from the city center.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 5% cheaper than airport locations in Banff.

Expect to pay $4.43 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 $53.15 and $70.86. The most frequently booked car type in Banff is Standard (Subaru Forester or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Dodge Durango or similar) are, on average, 56% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Banff

Full-size

5 Adults, 2 Bags

$57/day

Full-size

Economy

2 Adults, 2 Bags

$57/day

Economy
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