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 February
Estimated hotel price
$109
1 night at 3-star hotel
Charlottetown in February
Estimated hotel price
$109
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 5 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Charlottetown from the United States departs from Boston and takes around 4h 01m.

Car

Another option to get to Charlottetown is to pick up a car rental from Halifax, which is about 180 km from Charlottetown. You’ll find branches of Dollar and Turo, among others, in Halifax.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Charlottetown W.A. Murphy Student Centre, located 2.3 km from downtown Charlottetown. Charlottetown Bus Terminal is also a commonly used station, and is 1.0 km from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Charlottetown, you’ll arrive at Charlottetown (YYG), which is located 5 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Charlottetown from the United States departs from Boston and takes around 4h 01m.

Car

Another option to get to Charlottetown is to pick up a car rental from Halifax, which is about 180 km from Charlottetown. You’ll find branches of Dollar and Turo, among others, in Halifax.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Charlottetown W.A. Murphy Student Centre, located 2.3 km from downtown Charlottetown. Charlottetown Bus Terminal is also a commonly used station, and is 1.0 km from the city center.

Airports near Charlottetown

YQMMoncton Intl
YYGCharlottetown
YHZHalifax Intl

Airlines serving Charlottetown

KLM
Good (1,430 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,616 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,013 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,084 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,806 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,072 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,676 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,429 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,502 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,512 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (875 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,330 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,085 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,143 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,082 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (375 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,477 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,889 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (178 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (388 reviews)
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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 $113 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $102 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Charlottetown

Most booked hotels in Charlottetown

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The Sydney Boutique Inn
5 stars
Excellent (9.5, 1111 reviews)
$97+
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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 (8.2, 1019 reviews)
$88+
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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, 1240 reviews)
$72+
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Renting a car in Charlottetown

Renting a car in Charlottetown costs $48 per day, on average, or $95 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 5 km from the city center.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 20% cheaper than airport locations in Charlottetown.

Expect to pay $4.35 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 $52.24 and $69.65. The most frequently booked car type in Charlottetown is Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Ford Escape or similar) are, on average, 6% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Charlottetown costs $48 per day, on average, or $95 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 5 km from the city center.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 20% cheaper than airport locations in Charlottetown.

Expect to pay $4.35 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 $52.24 and $69.65. The most frequently booked car type in Charlottetown is Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Ford Escape or similar) are, on average, 6% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Charlottetown

Intermediate

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$52/day

Intermediate

Standard SUV

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$54/day

Standard SUV
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