Grande Prairie travel guide
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You're Going to Love Grande Prairie
With a population of 41,462, Grande Prairie is a must-see destination in Alberta, Canada. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Grande Prairie has to offer.
Where to Eat in Grande Prairie
If you’re looking for affordable options, The Keg Steakhouse + Bar - Grande Prairie (10532 100th Ave) and MADDHATTERS eat local (10508 100 Ave) are great picks.
When to visit Grande Prairie
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Grande Prairie in July, when the average temperature is 60.8 °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 -2.2 °F, with an average temperature of 6.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 3″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Grande Prairie, with an average rainfall of 0.6″.
How to Get to Grande Prairie
Plane
When flying to Grande Prairie, you’ll arrive at Grande Prairie (YQU), which is located 3 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Grande Prairie from the United States departs from Los Angeles and takes around 5h 43m.
Car
Another option to get to Grande Prairie is to pick up a car rental from Prince George, which is about 180 miles from Grande Prairie. You’ll find branches of Alamo and Hertz, among others, in Prince George.
Bus
You can travel by bus to Grande Prairie using Cold Shot or Ebus. From Edmonton, the bus ride to Grande Prairie takes 305 miles and will cost you around $124. From Calgary, the ticket costs about $172 for a journey of 565 miles. The most popular bus station is Grande Prairie 101 St, located 0.3 miles from downtown Grande Prairie. Grande Prairie 10612 99 Ave is also a commonly used station, and is 0.6 miles from the city center.
Airlines serving Grande Prairie
Where to stay in Grande Prairie
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Grande Prairie and Super 8 by Wyndham Grande Prairie.
Where to stay in popular areas of Grande Prairie
Most booked hotels in Grande Prairie
Renting a car in Grande Prairie
Renting a car in Grande Prairie costs $56 per day, on average, or $226 if you want to rent if for 4 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 5% cheaper than airport locations in Grande Prairie.
Expect to pay $5.30 per gallon in Grande Prairie (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $63.59 and $84.79. Intermediate (Hyundai Elantra or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Grande Prairie, while also 30% cheaper than other types, on average.
Best car rental deals in Grande Prairie
Standard SUV
5 Adults, 3 Bags
$43/day
Pickup truck
5 Adults, 2 Bags
$43/day