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

Fort McMurray travel guide

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You're Going to Love Fort McMurray

With a population of 76,000, Fort McMurray 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 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Fort McMurray has to offer.

Where to Eat in Fort McMurray

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Keg Steakhouse + Bar - Fort McMurray (10006 Macdonald Ave) and Surekha’s on the Snye (2 Clearwater Dr) are great picks.

When to visit Fort McMurray

Fort McMurray in January
Estimated hotel price
$76
1 night at 3-star hotel
Fort McMurray in January
Estimated hotel price
$76
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Fort McMurray in July, when the average temperature is 62.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 75.2 °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 3.2″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Fort McMurray, with an average rainfall of 0.5″.

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How to Get to Fort McMurray

Plane

When flying to Fort McMurray, you’ll arrive at Fort Mcmurray (YMM), which is located 8 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Fort McMurray from the United States departs from Seattle and takes around 5h 16m.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Fort McMurray Main Street Terminal, located 0.1 miles from downtown Fort McMurray. Fort McMurray Quality Inn Hotel is also a commonly used station, and is 3 miles from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Fort McMurray, you’ll arrive at Fort Mcmurray (YMM), which is located 8 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Fort McMurray from the United States departs from Seattle and takes around 5h 16m.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Fort McMurray Main Street Terminal, located 0.1 miles from downtown Fort McMurray. Fort McMurray Quality Inn Hotel is also a commonly used station, and is 3 miles from the city center.

Airports near Fort McMurray

YMMFort Mcmurray
JHLFort MacKay Albian Aerodrome
HZPFort MacKay Horizon

Airlines serving Fort McMurray

KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,933 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,697 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,252 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
Condor
Good (323 reviews)
XiamenAir
Good (41 reviews)
WestJet
Good (2,826 reviews)
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Where to stay in Fort McMurray

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include BCM Inns Fort McMurray - Downtown and Premier Residence - Fort Mcmurray.

Where to stay in popular areas of Fort McMurray

Most booked hotels in Fort McMurray

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Nomad Hotel & Suites
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 225 reviews)
$76+
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Merit Hotel & Suites
3 stars
Excellent (8, 102 reviews)
$112+
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Clearwater Suite Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.9, 179 reviews)
$95+
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Prime Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.9, 131 reviews)
$88+
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Stonebridge Hotel
3 stars
Good (6.9, 203 reviews)
$106+
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Renting a car in Fort McMurray

Renting a car in Fort McMurray costs $54 per day, on average, or $272 if you want to rent if for 5 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 48% cheaper than airport locations in Fort McMurray.

Expect to pay $4.69 per gallon in Fort McMurray (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 Fort McMurray is Full-size (Class Full-size SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Kia Rio or similar) are, on average, 31% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Fort McMurray costs $54 per day, on average, or $272 if you want to rent if for 5 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 48% cheaper than airport locations in Fort McMurray.

Expect to pay $4.69 per gallon in Fort McMurray (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 Fort McMurray is Full-size (Class Full-size SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Kia Rio or similar) are, on average, 31% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Fort McMurray

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5 Adults, 5 Bags

$45/day

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4 Adults, 2 Bags

$45/day

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