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

Drumheller travel guide

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You're Going to Love Drumheller

Drumheller is a must-see destination in Alberta, Canada. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Drumheller deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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When to visit Drumheller

Drumheller in February
Estimated hotel price
$80
1 night at 3-star hotel
Drumheller in February
Estimated hotel price
$80
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Drumheller in July, when the average temperature is 66.2 °F, and the highest can go up to 80.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -2.2 °F, with an average temperature of 6.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 2.2″. In contrast, March is usually the driest month of the year in Drumheller, with an average rainfall of 0.5″.

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How to Get to Drumheller

Plane

Although Drumheller doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Calgary Airport (YYC), which is located 98 km from Drumheller. Calgary Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from WestJet, Delta, Aeromexico and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest flight to Drumheller from the United States departs from Phoenix and takes around 3h 10m.

Car

Another option to get to Drumheller is to pick up a car rental from Calgary, which is about 105 km from Drumheller. You’ll find branches of Turo and Zoom Rent A Car, among others, in Calgary.

Plane

Although Drumheller doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Calgary Airport (YYC), which is located 98 km from Drumheller. Calgary Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from WestJet, Delta, Aeromexico and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest flight to Drumheller from the United States departs from Phoenix and takes around 3h 10m.

Car

Another option to get to Drumheller is to pick up a car rental from Calgary, which is about 105 km from Drumheller. You’ll find branches of Turo and Zoom Rent A Car, among others, in Calgary.

Airports near Drumheller

Airlines serving Drumheller

Lufthansa
Good (8,000 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,517 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,979 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,452 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,945 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,216 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,588 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (915 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,712 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,572 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,726 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,777 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,034 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,190 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,393 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (407 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,250 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,329 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,439 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,363 reviews)
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Where to stay in Drumheller

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include SureStay Plus by Best Western Drumheller and Quality Hotel.

Where to stay in popular areas of Drumheller

Most booked hotels in Drumheller

Ramada by Wyndham Drumheller Hotel & Suites
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 668 reviews)
$150+
Quality Hotel
2 stars
Good (7.9, 1112 reviews)
$101+
SureStay Plus by Best Western Drumheller
2 stars
Good (7.7, 692 reviews)
$159+
Travelodge by Wyndham Drumheller
2 stars
Good (6.9, 987 reviews)
$75+
Badlands Motel
2 stars
Good (6.8, 1218 reviews)
$52+
Econo Lodge Inn & Suites
2 stars
Good (6.7, 548 reviews)
$58+

Renting a car in Drumheller

Expect to pay $5.83 per gallon in Drumheller (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $69.95 and $93.27.

Expect to pay $5.83 per gallon in Drumheller (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $69.95 and $93.27.