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

Lake Louise travel guide

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You're Going to Love Lake Louise

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

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Where to Eat in Lake Louise

If you’re looking for affordable options, Walliser Stube (111 Lake Louise Drive) and Alpine Social (111 Lake Louise Drive) are great picks.

When to visit Lake Louise

Lake Louise in November
Estimated hotel price
$208
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lake Louise in November
Estimated hotel price
$208
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Lake Louise in July, when the average temperature is 55.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 68 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is December, when it can get as cold as -2.2 °F, with an average temperature of 8.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in November, when precipitation is around 2.2″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Lake Louise, with an average rainfall of 1.3″.

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How to Get to Lake Louise

Plane

Although Lake Louise doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Calgary Airport (YYC), which is located 154 km from Lake Louise. Airlines that fly from the United States to Lake Louise include WestJet, Delta and Aeromexico. The shortest flight to Lake Louise from the United States departs from Boston and takes around 5h 25m.

Car

Another option to get to Lake Louise is to pick up a car rental from Calgary, which is about 153 km from Lake Louise. You’ll find branches of Turo and Budget, among others, in Calgary.

Plane

Although Lake Louise doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Calgary Airport (YYC), which is located 154 km from Lake Louise. Airlines that fly from the United States to Lake Louise include WestJet, Delta and Aeromexico. The shortest flight to Lake Louise from the United States departs from Boston and takes around 5h 25m.

Car

Another option to get to Lake Louise is to pick up a car rental from Calgary, which is about 153 km from Lake Louise. You’ll find branches of Turo and Budget, among others, in Calgary.

Airports near Lake Louise

YYCCalgary

Airlines serving Lake Louise

Lufthansa
Good (8,176 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,555 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,152 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,035 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,497 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,263 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,639 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (949 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,739 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,099 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,648 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,935 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,214 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,456 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,500 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (430 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,428 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,444 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,360 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,790 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Lake Louise

Most booked hotels in Lake Louise

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Canadian Rockies Inn - Adults only
4 stars
Excellent (9.4, 412 reviews)
$199+
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Cathedral Mountain Lodge
0 stars
Excellent (9.2, 396 reviews)
$640+
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Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, 2174 reviews)
$479+
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Charlie's Guesthouse
1 star
Excellent (9.2, 128 reviews)
$239+
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Post Hotel and Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 274 reviews)
$241+
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Paradise Lodge and Bungalows
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 1226 reviews)
$181+
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Renting a car in Lake Louise

Expect to pay $5.53 per gallon in Lake Louise (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $66.32 and $88.43.

Expect to pay $5.53 per gallon in Lake Louise (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $66.32 and $88.43.

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