Saskatoon travel guide
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You're Going to Love Saskatoon
With a population of 198,958, Saskatoon is the largest city in Saskatchewan, Canada by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Saskatoon has to offer.
Activities & attractions in Saskatoon
Where to Eat in Saskatoon
Downtown is the neighborhood with the most restaurants in Saskatoon. These include popular favorites such as Little Grouse on the Prairie (167 3rd Ave South), Hearth Restaurant (102 Spadina Cres E) and Taverna Italian Kitchen (219 21st St E). If you’re looking for affordable options, The Keg Steakhouse + Bar - Brighton (143 Gibson Bend) and Hunger Cure Restro Bar (10-123 2nd Ave S) are great picks.
When to visit Saskatoon
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Saskatoon in July, when the average temperature is 66.2 °F, and the highest can go up to 78.8 °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 2.5″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Saskatoon, with an average rainfall of 0.4″.
How to Get to Saskatoon
Plane
When flying to Saskatoon, you’ll arrive at Saskatoon (YXE), which is located 5 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Saskatoon from the United States departs from Minneapolis and takes around 2h 25m.
Car
Another option to get to Saskatoon is to pick up a car rental from Regina, which is about 235 km from Saskatoon. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in Regina.
Airports near Saskatoon
Airlines serving Saskatoon
Where to stay in Saskatoon
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Motel 6 Saskatoon Sk and Refresh Inn & Suites. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Saskatoon, with prices from $37 to $210 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Saskatoon are about 8% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Saskatoon
Most booked hotels in Saskatoon
Renting a car in Saskatoon
Renting a car in Saskatoon costs $108 per day, on average, or $323 if you want to rent if for 3 days. Hertz, Alamo and Enterprise Rent-A-Car are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Saskatoon is the Thrifty branch at 2625 Airport Drive, which is 4 km from the city center.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 73% more expensive than at Saskatoon.
Expect to pay $5.56 per gallon in Saskatoon (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $66.77 and $89.03. The most frequently booked car type in Saskatoon is Full-size (Nissan Pathfinder or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Hyundai Elantra or similar) are, on average, 43% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.