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 April
Estimated hotel price
$217
1 night at 3-star hotel
Canmore in April
Estimated hotel price
$217
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 Delta, WestJet, Aeromexico and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest flight to Canmore from the United States departs from Chicago and takes around 3h 50m.

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 Thrifty, 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 Delta, WestJet, Aeromexico and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest flight to Canmore from the United States departs from Chicago and takes around 3h 50m.

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 Thrifty, among others, in Calgary.

Airports near Canmore

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Airlines serving Canmore

KLM
Good (1,461 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,817 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,772 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,239 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,885 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,127 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,360 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,539 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,745 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,534 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (901 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,700 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,757 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,182 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,421 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,369 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,180 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (387 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,969 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,152 reviews)
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Where to stay in Canmore

Average rates range from around $150 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $365 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 $65 to $1,902 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Canmore are about 15% 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, 1247 reviews)
$121+
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The Malcolm Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, 818 reviews)
$230+
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Banff Gate Mountain Resort
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 1577 reviews)
$136+
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Coast Canmore Hotel & Conference Centre
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1834 reviews)
$114+
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Canmore Rocky Mountain Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 2005 reviews)
$73+
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Kananaskis Mountain Lodge, Autograph Collection
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 677 reviews)
$264+
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Renting a car in Canmore

Renting a car in Canmore costs $44 per day, on average, or $88 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 38% cheaper than airport locations in Canmore.

Expect to pay $4.39 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 $52.69 and $70.26. 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, 51% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Canmore costs $44 per day, on average, or $88 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 38% cheaper than airport locations in Canmore.

Expect to pay $4.39 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 $52.69 and $70.26. 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, 51% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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