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, Bridgette Bar Canmore (1030 Spring Creek Dr building b) and Murrieta's Canmore (200-737 Main St) 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 March
Estimated package price
$36
2 travelers
Flight to Canmore
3 nights at hotel
Canmore in March
Estimated package price
$36
2 travelers
Flight to Canmore
3 nights at 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 93 km from Canmore. Calgary Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from WestJet, Delta, Aeromexico and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest flight to Canmore from the United States departs from Phoenix and takes around 3h 10m.

Car

Another option to get to Canmore is to pick up a car rental from Calgary, which is about 90 km from Canmore. You’ll find branches of Turo and Zoom Rent A Car, among others, in Calgary.

Plane

Although Canmore doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Calgary Airport (YYC), which is located 93 km from Canmore. Calgary Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from WestJet, Delta, Aeromexico and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest flight to Canmore from the United States departs from Phoenix and takes around 3h 10m.

Car

Another option to get to Canmore is to pick up a car rental from Calgary, which is about 90 km from Canmore. You’ll find branches of Turo and Zoom Rent A Car, among others, in Calgary.

Airports near Canmore

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Airlines serving Canmore

Lufthansa
Good (8,216 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,573 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,211 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,061 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,548 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,248 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,649 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,653 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,734 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (953 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,178 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,981 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,200 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,597 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,533 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,432 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (430 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,473 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,385 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,889 reviews)
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Where to stay in Canmore

Average rates range from around $200 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $382 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Canmore, with prices from $75 to $1,668 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Canmore are about 28% cheaper 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, 1306 reviews)
$156+
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Banff Gate Mountain Resort
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 1696 reviews)
$154+
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Canmore Rocky Mountain Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 2005 reviews)
$94+
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Kananaskis Mountain Lodge, Autograph Collection
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 682 reviews)
$370+
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Chateau Canmore
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 2248 reviews)
$102+
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Sundance By Basecamp
0 stars
Excellent (8.3, 319 reviews)
$89+
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Renting a car in Canmore

Renting a car in Canmore costs $63 per day, on average, or $125 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 6% cheaper than airport locations in Canmore.

Expect to pay $5.49 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 $65.87 and $87.82. The most frequently booked car type in Canmore is Compact (Nissan Versa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Toyota Sienna or similar) are, on average, 39% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Canmore costs $63 per day, on average, or $125 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 6% cheaper than airport locations in Canmore.

Expect to pay $5.49 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 $65.87 and $87.82. The most frequently booked car type in Canmore is Compact (Nissan Versa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Toyota Sienna or similar) are, on average, 39% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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