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 November
Estimated hotel price
$172
1 night at 3-star hotel
Canmore in November
Estimated hotel price
$172
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 93 km from Canmore. Calgary Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Delta, WestJet, 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 Zoom Rent A Car and Europcar, 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 Delta, WestJet, 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 Zoom Rent A Car and Europcar, among others, in Calgary.

Airports near Canmore

Airlines serving Canmore

Lufthansa
Good (8,279 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,591 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,265 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,107 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,242 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (980 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,651 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,652 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,714 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,019 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,682 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,389 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,191 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,546 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (437 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,419 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,381 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,782 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,522 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,396 reviews)
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Where to stay in Canmore

Average rates range from around $184 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $340 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Canmore, with prices from $72 to $1,836 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Canmore are about 32% 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

Blackstone Mountain Lodge By Clique
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, 1319 reviews)
$109+
Banff Gate Mountain Resort
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 1707 reviews)
$149+
Kananaskis Mountain Lodge, Autograph Collection
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 684 reviews)
$328+
Pocaterra Inn & Waterslide
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 2235 reviews)
$83+
Chateau Canmore
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 2333 reviews)
$79+
Sundance By Basecamp
0 stars
Excellent (8.2, 355 reviews)
$98+

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.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 18% more expensive than at Calgary.

Expect to pay $5.56 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 $66.77 and $89.03. Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Canmore, while also 29% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Canmore costs $63 per day, on average, or $125 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 18% more expensive than at Calgary.

Expect to pay $5.56 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 $66.77 and $89.03. Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Canmore, while also 29% cheaper than other types, on average.