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

Medicine Hat travel guide

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You're Going to Love Medicine Hat

With a population of 63,138, Medicine Hat 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 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Medicine Hat has to offer.

Where to Eat in Medicine Hat

If you’re looking for affordable options, Montana's BBQ & Bar - Medicine Hat (3292 Dunmore Rd SE) and Blowers & Grafton - Medicine Hat (105 Carry Dr SE unit 93) are great picks.

When to visit Medicine Hat

Medicine Hat in December
Estimated hotel price
$74
1 night at 3-star hotel
Medicine Hat in December
Estimated hotel price
$74
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Medicine Hat in July, when the average temperature is 68 °F, and the highest can go up to 82.4 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 6.8 °F, with an average temperature of 17.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 2.6″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Medicine Hat, with an average rainfall of 0.3″.

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How to Get to Medicine Hat

Plane

When flying to Medicine Hat, you’ll arrive at Medicine Hat (YXH), which is located 4 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Medicine Hat from the United States departs from San Francisco and takes around 14h 10m.

Car

Another option to get to Medicine Hat is to pick up a car rental from Calgary, which is about 264 km from Medicine Hat. You’ll find branches of Turo and Zoom Rent A Car, among others, in Calgary.

Plane

When flying to Medicine Hat, you’ll arrive at Medicine Hat (YXH), which is located 4 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Medicine Hat from the United States departs from San Francisco and takes around 14h 10m.

Car

Another option to get to Medicine Hat is to pick up a car rental from Calgary, which is about 264 km from Medicine Hat. You’ll find branches of Turo and Zoom Rent A Car, among others, in Calgary.

Airports near Medicine Hat

YQLLethbridge
YXHMedicine Hat
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Where to stay in Medicine Hat

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Comfort Inn & Suites Medicine Hat Shopping Centre and Days Inn by Wyndham Medicine Hat.

Where to stay in popular areas of Medicine Hat

Most booked hotels in Medicine Hat

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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Medicine Hat Transcanada Hwy 1 By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 374 reviews)
$135+
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Comfort Inn & Suites Medicine Hat Shopping Centre
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 669 reviews)
$86+
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The Medicine Hat Villa
2 stars
Good (7.9, 349 reviews)
$46+
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Medicine Hat Lodge
3 stars
Good (7.4, 926 reviews)
$73+
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Wyndham Garden Medicine Hat Conference Center
3 stars
Good (7.1, 702 reviews)
$53+
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Renting a car in Medicine Hat

Renting a car in Medicine Hat costs $96 per day, on average, or $385 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

Expect to pay $5.49 per gallon in Medicine Hat (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $65.87 and $87.82. Intermediate (Volkswagen Taos or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Medicine Hat, while also 45% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Medicine Hat costs $96 per day, on average, or $385 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

Expect to pay $5.49 per gallon in Medicine Hat (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $65.87 and $87.82. Intermediate (Volkswagen Taos or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Medicine Hat, while also 45% cheaper than other types, on average.

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