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

Cold Lake travel guide

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You're Going to Love Cold Lake

With a population of 11,595, Cold Lake is a must-see destination in Alberta, Canada. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Cold Lake has to offer.

When to visit Cold Lake

Cold Lake in December
Estimated hotel price
$58
1 night at 3-star hotel
Cold Lake in December
Estimated hotel price
$58
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Cold Lake in July, when the average temperature is 62.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 73.4 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -7.6 °F, with an average temperature of 1.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 3″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Cold Lake, with an average rainfall of 0.5″.

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How to Get to Cold Lake

Plane

Although Cold Lake doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Lloydminster (YLL), which is located 80 miles from Cold Lake.

Car

Another option to get to Cold Lake is to pick up a car rental from Edmonton, which is about 148 miles from Cold Lake. You’ll find branches of Turo and Dollar, among others, in Edmonton.

Plane

Although Cold Lake doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Lloydminster (YLL), which is located 80 miles from Cold Lake.

Car

Another option to get to Cold Lake is to pick up a car rental from Edmonton, which is about 148 miles from Cold Lake. You’ll find branches of Turo and Dollar, among others, in Edmonton.

Airports near Cold Lake

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Where to stay in popular areas of Cold Lake

Most booked hotels in Cold Lake

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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Cold Lake
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, 148 reviews)
$93+
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Best Western Cold Lake Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 134 reviews)
$99+
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Dockside Inn
2 stars
Good (7.9, 237 reviews)
$59+
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Ramada by Wyndham Cold Lake
2 stars
Good (7.9, 217 reviews)
$84+
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Renting a car in Cold Lake

Renting a car in Cold Lake costs $68 per day, on average, or $272 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

Expect to pay $4.69 per gallon in Cold Lake (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $56.33 and $75.10. The most frequently booked car type in Cold Lake is Full-size (Ford F-150 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Versa or similar) are, on average, 38% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Cold Lake costs $68 per day, on average, or $272 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

Expect to pay $4.69 per gallon in Cold Lake (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $56.33 and $75.10. The most frequently booked car type in Cold Lake is Full-size (Ford F-150 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Versa or similar) are, on average, 38% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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