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

Jasper travel guide

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Jasper is a must-see destination in Alberta, Canada. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Jasper deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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Where to Eat in Jasper

If you’re looking for affordable options, ALBA Restaurant (610 Patricia St) and Maligne Canyon Wilderness Kitchen (Maligne Canyon, Maligne Lake Road) are great picks. For delicious green meals, The Raven Bistro (504 Patricia Street) and The Peacock by The Raven Bistro (610 Patricia St, 2nd Story) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Jasper.

When to visit Jasper

Jasper in April
Estimated hotel price
$141
1 night at 3-star hotel
Jasper in April
Estimated hotel price
$141
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Jasper in July, when the average temperature is 59 °F, and the highest can go up to 71.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is December, when it can get as cold as 8.6 °F, with an average temperature of 15.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in August, when precipitation is around 2.6″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Jasper, with an average rainfall of 0.6″.

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How to Get to Jasper

Plane

When flying to Jasper, you’ll arrive at Edmonton (YEG), which is located 189 miles from the city center.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the only carrier operating train routes to Jasper. The train journey from Jasper to Saskatoon takes 10h 00m and costs around $67 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Toronto, expect to pay about $304 for a 60h 55m trip. The train station in Jasper is called Jasper, and is located 0.2 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Jasper is to pick up a car rental from Edmonton, which is about 196 miles from Jasper. You’ll find branches of Turo and Dollar, among others, in Edmonton.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Jasper, including Rider Express, Ebus and Cold Shot. From Calgary, the bus ride to Jasper takes 170 miles and will cost you around $51. From Grande Prairie, the ticket costs about $111 for a journey of 285 miles.

Plane

When flying to Jasper, you’ll arrive at Edmonton (YEG), which is located 189 miles from the city center.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the only carrier operating train routes to Jasper. The train journey from Jasper to Saskatoon takes 10h 00m and costs around $67 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Toronto, expect to pay about $304 for a 60h 55m trip. The train station in Jasper is called Jasper, and is located 0.2 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Jasper is to pick up a car rental from Edmonton, which is about 196 miles from Jasper. You’ll find branches of Turo and Dollar, among others, in Edmonton.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Jasper, including Rider Express, Ebus and Cold Shot. From Calgary, the bus ride to Jasper takes 170 miles and will cost you around $51. From Grande Prairie, the ticket costs about $111 for a journey of 285 miles.

Airports near Jasper

YEGEdmonton

Airlines serving Jasper

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KLM
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British Airways
Good (6,844 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,933 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,791 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (781 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,697 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,216 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,252 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,972 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,852 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (855 reviews)
Egyptair
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Where to stay in Jasper

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Maligne Lodge and Astoria Hotel.

Where to stay in popular areas of Jasper

Most booked hotels in Jasper

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Chateau Jasper
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1170 reviews)
$122+
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Forest Park Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1830 reviews)
$114+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Edmonton-International Airport
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 951 reviews)
$79+
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Jasper Inn & Suites By Innhotels
3 stars
Excellent (8, 2173 reviews)
$124+
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Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge
4 stars
Good (7.9, 1436 reviews)
$300+
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Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Edmonton International Airport
3 stars
Good (7.8, 1147 reviews)
$73+
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Renting a car in Jasper

Renting a car in Jasper costs $57 per day, on average, or $114 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 6% more expensive than at Edmonton.

Expect to pay $4.69 per gallon in Jasper (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. Full-size (Chevrolet Malibu or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Jasper, while also 61% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Jasper costs $57 per day, on average, or $114 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 6% more expensive than at Edmonton.

Expect to pay $4.69 per gallon in Jasper (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. Full-size (Chevrolet Malibu or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Jasper, while also 61% cheaper than other types, on average.

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Intermediate SUV

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$62/day

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5 Adults, 2 Bags

$62/day

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