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
$38
2 travelers
Flight to Canmore
3 nights at hotel
Canmore in March
Estimated package price
$38
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 Minneapolis and takes around 2h 50m.

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 Avis, 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 Minneapolis and takes around 2h 50m.

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 Avis, among others, in Calgary.

Airports near Canmore

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Airlines serving Canmore

Lufthansa
Good (8,015 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,518 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,990 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,452 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,952 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,220 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,588 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (915 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,739 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,574 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,729 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,783 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,193 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,066 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (410 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,398 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,257 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,338 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,386 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,438 reviews)
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Where to stay in Canmore

Average rates range from around $215 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $461 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Sunset Mountain Inn and Rocky Mountain Ski Lodge. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Canmore, with prices from $68 to $1,699 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Canmore are about 17% 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, 1272 reviews)
$192+
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Banff Gate Mountain Resort
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 1664 reviews)
$262+
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Coast Canmore Hotel & Conference Centre
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1936 reviews)
$184+
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Kananaskis Mountain Lodge, Autograph Collection
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 683 reviews)
$378+
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Sundance By Basecamp
0 stars
Excellent (8.4, 237 reviews)
$77+
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Chateau Canmore
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 2208 reviews)
$119+
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Renting a car in Canmore

Renting a car in Canmore costs $64 per day, on average, or $128 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 3% cheaper than airport locations in Canmore.

Expect to pay $5.91 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 $70.86 and $94.48. 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 (Toyota Corolla or similar) are, on average, 44% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Canmore costs $64 per day, on average, or $128 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 3% cheaper than airport locations in Canmore.

Expect to pay $5.91 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 $70.86 and $94.48. 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 (Toyota Corolla or similar) are, on average, 44% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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