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, änkôr (1430 2 Ave) and The Stirling Dining Room and Lounge (321 Spring Creek Dr) are great picks.

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 58 miles 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 Denver and takes around 2h 30m.

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 Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Turo, 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 WestJet, Delta, Aeromexico and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest flight to Canmore from the United States departs from Denver and takes around 2h 30m.

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 Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Turo, among others, in Calgary.

Airports near Canmore

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Airlines serving Canmore

Lufthansa
Good (8,064 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,528 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,050 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,397 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,968 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,237 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,606 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,833 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (935 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,727 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,591 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,828 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,194 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,197 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,410 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (412 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,452 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,380 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,276 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,514 reviews)
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Where to stay in Canmore

Average rates range from around $372 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $578 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 $75 to $2,874 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Canmore are about 15% 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, 1272 reviews)
$340+
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Banff Gate Mountain Resort
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 1662 reviews)
$364+
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Coast Canmore Hotel & Conference Centre
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1937 reviews)
$292+
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Chateau Canmore
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 2206 reviews)
$190+
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Pocaterra Inn & Waterslide
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 2173 reviews)
$318+
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Sundance By Basecamp
0 stars
Excellent (8.3, 238 reviews)
$93+
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Renting a car in Canmore

Renting a car in Canmore costs $61 per day, on average, or $122 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 21% cheaper than airport locations in Canmore.

Expect to pay $5.41 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 $64.96 and $86.61. 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 Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 48% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Canmore costs $61 per day, on average, or $122 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 21% cheaper than airport locations in Canmore.

Expect to pay $5.41 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 $64.96 and $86.61. 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 Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 48% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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