Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Charlottetown travel guide

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You're Going to Love Charlottetown

With a population of 42,402, Charlottetown is the largest city in Prince Edward Island, Canada by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Charlottetown deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Charlottetown

If you’re looking for affordable options, Clam Diggers Beach House and Restaurant (6864 Water St Highway 311) and Water's Edge (18 Queen St) are great picks.

When to visit Charlottetown

Charlottetown in January
Estimated hotel price
$106
1 night at 3-star hotel
Charlottetown in January
Estimated hotel price
$106
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Charlottetown

Plane

When flying to Charlottetown, you’ll arrive at Charlottetown (YYG), which is located 3 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Charlottetown from the United States departs from New York and takes around 4h 37m.

Car

Another option to get to Charlottetown is to pick up a car rental from Halifax, which is about 112 miles from Charlottetown. You’ll find branches of Turo and Payless, among others, in Halifax.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Charlottetown W.A. Murphy Student Centre, located 1.4 miles from downtown Charlottetown. Charlottetown Bus Terminal is also a commonly used station, and is 0.6 miles from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Charlottetown, you’ll arrive at Charlottetown (YYG), which is located 3 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Charlottetown from the United States departs from New York and takes around 4h 37m.

Car

Another option to get to Charlottetown is to pick up a car rental from Halifax, which is about 112 miles from Charlottetown. You’ll find branches of Turo and Payless, among others, in Halifax.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Charlottetown W.A. Murphy Student Centre, located 1.4 miles from downtown Charlottetown. Charlottetown Bus Terminal is also a commonly used station, and is 0.6 miles from the city center.

Airports near Charlottetown

YQMMoncton Intl
YYGCharlottetown
YHZHalifax Intl

Airlines serving Charlottetown

KLM
Good (1,423 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,594 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,004 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,063 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,797 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,677 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,050 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,422 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,498 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,481 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (874 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,312 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,072 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,140 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,075 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
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Avianca
Good (2,477 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (388 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (178 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
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Where to stay in Charlottetown

From 5-star hotels such as the The Great George to great affordable options like the Quality Inn & Suites Downtown, Charlottetown offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $112 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $113 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Charlottetown

Most booked hotels in Charlottetown

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Chez Nous
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, 276 reviews)
$138+
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Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Charlottetown, PEI
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 499 reviews)
$96+
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Rodd Charlottetown
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1017 reviews)
$99+
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Blackbush Beach Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 25 reviews)
$153+
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Rodd Royalty
4 stars
Excellent (8, 1239 reviews)
$72+
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The Arts Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.9, 689 reviews)
$95+
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Renting a car in Charlottetown

Renting a car in Charlottetown costs $54 per day, on average, or $109 if you want to rent if for 2 days. Avis, Budget and Enterprise Rent-A-Car are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Charlottetown is the Budget branch at 250 Maple Hills Avenue, which is 3 miles from the city center.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 4% cheaper than airport locations in Charlottetown.

Expect to pay $4.39 per gallon in Charlottetown (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 Charlottetown is Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Ford Escape or similar) are, on average, 65% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Charlottetown costs $54 per day, on average, or $109 if you want to rent if for 2 days. Avis, Budget and Enterprise Rent-A-Car are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Charlottetown is the Budget branch at 250 Maple Hills Avenue, which is 3 miles from the city center.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 4% cheaper than airport locations in Charlottetown.

Expect to pay $4.39 per gallon in Charlottetown (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 Charlottetown is Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Ford Escape or similar) are, on average, 65% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Charlottetown

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5 Adults, 3 Bags

$58/day

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5 Adults, 5 Bags

$58/day

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