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

Canmore travel guide

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You're Going to Love Canmore

With a population of 12,288, Canmore is a must-see destination in Alberta, Canada. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Canmore deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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Where to Eat in Canmore

If you’re looking for affordable options, Iron Goat Pub & Grill (703 Benchlands Tr.) and crazyweed kitchen (1600 railway ave) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Rhythm & Howl (1 Silvertip Trail) and Gaucho Brazilian Barbecue-Canmore (629 Main Street) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Canmore.

When to visit Canmore

Canmore in January
Estimated hotel price
$205
1 night at 3-star hotel
Canmore in January
Estimated hotel price
$205
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Canmore

Plane

Although Canmore doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Calgary Airport (YYC), which is located 58 miles from Canmore. Calgary Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Aeromexico, China Airlines, Delta and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest flight to Canmore from the United States departs from San Francisco and takes around 2h 44m.

Car

Another option to get to Canmore is to pick up a car rental from Calgary, which is about 56 miles from Canmore. You’ll find branches of Turo and Budget, among others, in Calgary.

Plane

Although Canmore doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Calgary Airport (YYC), which is located 58 miles from Canmore. Calgary Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Aeromexico, China Airlines, Delta and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest flight to Canmore from the United States departs from San Francisco and takes around 2h 44m.

Car

Another option to get to Canmore is to pick up a car rental from Calgary, which is about 56 miles from Canmore. You’ll find branches of Turo and Budget, among others, in Calgary.

Airports near Canmore

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Airlines serving Canmore

KLM
Good (1,405 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,514 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,981 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,468 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,772 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,023 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,997 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,992 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,477 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,383 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,657 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (863 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,347 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,134 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,156 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,333 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,036 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (369 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,030 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,074 reviews)
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Where to stay in Canmore

Average rates range from around $204 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $345 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Sunset Mountain Inn and Northwinds Hotel Canmore. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Canmore, with prices from $72 to $1,843 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Canmore are about 1% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Most popular hotel in Canmore by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Canmore

Most booked hotels in Canmore

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Blackstone Mountain Lodge By Clique
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, 1227 reviews)
$129+
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Mtn House By Basecamp
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 605 reviews)
$116+
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Kananaskis Mountain Lodge, Autograph Collection
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 663 reviews)
$341+
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Coast Canmore Hotel & Conference Centre
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1808 reviews)
$98+
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Pocaterra Inn & Waterslide
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 2053 reviews)
$95+
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Copperstone Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 650 reviews)
$125+
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Renting a car in Canmore

Renting a car in Canmore costs $54 per day, on average, or $109 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 1% cheaper than airport locations in Canmore.

Expect to pay $4.35 per gallon in Canmore (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $52.24 and $69.65. The most frequently booked car type in Canmore is Intermediate (Ford Escape or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Kicks or similar) are, on average, 35% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Canmore costs $54 per day, on average, or $109 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 1% cheaper than airport locations in Canmore.

Expect to pay $4.35 per gallon in Canmore (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $52.24 and $69.65. The most frequently booked car type in Canmore is Intermediate (Ford Escape or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Kicks or similar) are, on average, 35% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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