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

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 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

Saskatoon in January
Estimated hotel price
$103
1 night at 3-star hotel
Saskatoon in January
Estimated hotel price
$103
1 night at 3-star hotel

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″.

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How to Get to Saskatoon

Plane

When flying to Saskatoon, you’ll arrive at Saskatoon (YXE), which is located 3 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Saskatoon include Delta, WestJet and Aeromexico. The shortest flight to Saskatoon from the United States departs from Phoenix and takes around 3h 16m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the only carrier operating train routes to Saskatoon. The train station in Saskatoon is called Saskatoon, and is located 4 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Saskatoon is to pick up a car rental from Regina, which is about 146 miles from Saskatoon. You’ll find branches of Budget and Thrifty, among others, in Regina.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Saskatoon Husky Gas Bar - 315 Marquis Dr, located 4 miles from downtown Saskatoon. Saskatoon Heritage Inn Hotel is also a commonly used station, and is 1.6 miles from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Saskatoon, you’ll arrive at Saskatoon (YXE), which is located 3 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Saskatoon include Delta, WestJet and Aeromexico. The shortest flight to Saskatoon from the United States departs from Phoenix and takes around 3h 16m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the only carrier operating train routes to Saskatoon. The train station in Saskatoon is called Saskatoon, and is located 4 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Saskatoon is to pick up a car rental from Regina, which is about 146 miles from Saskatoon. You’ll find branches of Budget and Thrifty, among others, in Regina.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Saskatoon Husky Gas Bar - 315 Marquis Dr, located 4 miles from downtown Saskatoon. Saskatoon Heritage Inn Hotel is also a commonly used station, and is 1.6 miles from the city center.

Airports near Saskatoon

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Airlines serving Saskatoon

KLM
Good (1,411 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,576 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,007 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,788 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,017 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,416 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,493 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,459 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,305 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,061 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,136 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,066 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,475 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,876 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,007 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,167 reviews)
Air China
Good (125 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,660 reviews)
China Southern
Good (119 reviews)
Philippine Airlines
Good (937 reviews)
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Where to stay in Saskatoon

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Motel 6 Saskatoon Sk and Holiday Inn Express & Suites Saskatoon East - University By IHG. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Saskatoon, with prices from $36 to $183 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Saskatoon are about 11% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Saskatoon

Most booked hotels in Saskatoon

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Saskatoon Inn & Conference Centre
3 stars
Excellent (8, 1206 reviews)
$93+
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Country Inn & Suites By Radisson, Saskatoon, Sask
2 stars
Good (7.4, 1516 reviews)
$92+
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Sandman Hotel Saskatoon
3 stars
Good (7.3, 941 reviews)
$91+
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Travelodge Hotel by Wyndham Saskatoon
3 stars
Good (6.8, 1264 reviews)
$89+
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Midtown Inn
2 stars
Good (6.6, 599 reviews)
$36+
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Super 8 by Wyndham Saskatoon Near Downtown
2 stars
Mediocre (3.5, 474 reviews)
$54+
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Renting a car in Saskatoon

Renting a car in Saskatoon costs $43 per day, on average, or $129 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 Alamo branch at 2625 Airport Dr, which is 3 miles from the city center.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 7% cheaper than airport locations in Saskatoon.

Expect to pay $4.32 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 $51.78 and $69.05. The most frequently booked car type in Saskatoon is Intermediate (Ford Escape or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Ford Focus or similar) are, on average, 59% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Saskatoon costs $43 per day, on average, or $129 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 Alamo branch at 2625 Airport Dr, which is 3 miles from the city center.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 7% cheaper than airport locations in Saskatoon.

Expect to pay $4.32 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 $51.78 and $69.05. The most frequently booked car type in Saskatoon is Intermediate (Ford Escape or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Ford Focus or similar) are, on average, 59% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Saskatoon

Standard

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$25/day

Standard

Intermediate

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$28/day

Intermediate
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