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.
Where to Eat in Saskatoon
Downtown is the neighborhood with the most restaurants in Saskatoon. These include popular favorites such as Hearth Restaurant (102 Spadina Cres E), Little Grouse on the Prairie (167 3rd Ave South) and Taverna Italian Kitchen (219 21st St E). If you’re looking for affordable options, 2nd Ave Grill (10-123 2nd Ave. South) and Leyda's Restaurant (112 20th Street West) 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 18m.
Train
VIA Rail Canada is the only carrier operating train routes to Saskatoon. The train journey from Saskatoon to Vancouver takes 37h 57m and costs around $181 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Toronto, expect to pay about $229 for a 49h 55m trip. The train station in Saskatoon is called Saskatoon, and is located 6 km from the city center.
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 Hertz and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in Regina.
Bus
Rider Express operates bus routes to Saskatoon. From Regina, the bus ride to Saskatoon takes 241 km and will cost you around $83. From Edmonton, the ticket costs about $138 for a journey of 612 km. The most popular bus station is Saskatoon Husky Gas Bar - 315 Marquis Dr, located 7 km from downtown Saskatoon. Saskatoon Esso Gas Station is also a commonly used station, and is 10 km from the city center.
Airports near Saskatoon
Airlines serving Saskatoon
Where to stay in Saskatoon
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express & Suites Saskatoon East - University and Motel 6 Saskatoon Sk. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Saskatoon, with prices from $51 to $204 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Saskatoon are about 17% more expensive 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 $56 per day, on average, or $169 if you want to rent if for 3 days. Alamo, Hertz 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 Dollar branch at 2625 Airport Drive, which is 4 km from the city center.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 1% cheaper than airport locations in Saskatoon.
Expect to pay $5.19 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 $62.23 and $82.98. The most frequently booked car type in Saskatoon is Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Class Economy Car or similar) are, on average, 60% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.