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

Jasper travel guide

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You're Going to Love Jasper

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, Stone Peak Restaurant - Overlander Mountain Lodge (27010 Hwy 16 W) and Hearthstone Lounge (76 Connaught Dr) are great picks. For delicious green meals, The Raven Bistro (504 Patricia Street) and Earls Kitchen + Bar - Jasper (600 Patricia Street, 2nd Floor) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Jasper.

When to visit Jasper

Jasper in April
Estimated hotel price
$133
1 night at 3-star hotel
Jasper in April
Estimated hotel price
$133
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 304 km from the city center.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the only carrier operating train routes to Jasper. The train station in Jasper is called Jasper, and is located 0.4 km from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Jasper is to pick up a car rental from Edmonton, which is about 315 km from Jasper. You’ll find branches of Turo and Budget, among others, in Edmonton.

Plane

When flying to Jasper, you’ll arrive at Edmonton (YEG), which is located 304 km from the city center.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the only carrier operating train routes to Jasper. The train station in Jasper is called Jasper, and is located 0.4 km from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Jasper is to pick up a car rental from Edmonton, which is about 315 km from Jasper. You’ll find branches of Turo and Budget, among others, in Edmonton.

Airports near Jasper

YEGEdmonton

Airlines serving Jasper

Lufthansa
Good (7,992 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,514 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,972 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,447 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,942 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,587 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (915 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,701 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,571 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,728 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,774 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,017 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,189 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,393 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (406 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,250 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,329 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,354 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,213 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (211 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Jasper

Most booked hotels in Jasper

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Wyndham Garden Edmonton Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 622 reviews)
$87+
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Four Points by Sheraton Edmonton International Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 516 reviews)
$94+
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Sunwapta Falls Rocky Mountain Lodge
0 stars
Excellent (8.4, 2224 reviews)
$216+
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Coast Nisku Inn & Conference Centre
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1134 reviews)
$80+
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Forest Park Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 2086 reviews)
$238+
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Chateau Jasper
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1296 reviews)
$177+
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Renting a car in Jasper

Renting a car in Jasper costs $66 per day, on average, or $133 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, 24% more expensive than at Edmonton.

Expect to pay $5.83 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 $69.95 and $93.27. Intermediate (Ford Escape or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Jasper, while also 15% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Jasper costs $66 per day, on average, or $133 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, 24% more expensive than at Edmonton.

Expect to pay $5.83 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 $69.95 and $93.27. Intermediate (Ford Escape or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Jasper, while also 15% cheaper than other types, on average.

Best car rental deals in Jasper

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4 Adults, 2 Bags

$25/day

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4 Adults, 2 Bags

$26/day

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