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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, 2nd Ave Grill (10-123 2nd Ave. South) and Picaro Cocktails & Tacos (101 20th St W) are great picks.

When to visit Saskatoon

Saskatoon in January
Estimated hotel price
$97
1 night at 3-star hotel
Saskatoon in January
Estimated hotel price
$97
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. The shortest flight to Saskatoon from the United States departs from Minneapolis and takes around 2h 19m.

Train

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 National, 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 210 2nd Ave is also a commonly used station, and is 0.4 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. The shortest flight to Saskatoon from the United States departs from Minneapolis and takes around 2h 19m.

Train

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 National, 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 210 2nd Ave is also a commonly used station, and is 0.4 miles from the city center.

Airports near Saskatoon

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Airlines serving Saskatoon

Lufthansa
Good (7,409 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,386 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,961 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,737 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,925 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,339 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,157 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,117 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (998 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,977 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,432 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (964 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,849 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,140 reviews)
Air China
Good (101 reviews)
China Southern
Good (110 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,697 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (907 reviews)
Philippine Airlines
Good (911 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 $44 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 27% 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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Delta Hotels by Marriott Bessborough
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 621 reviews)
$145+
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Saskatoon Inn & Conference Centre
3 stars
Excellent (8, 1188 reviews)
$104+
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Country Inn & Suites By Radisson, Saskatoon, Sask
2 stars
Good (7.5, 1476 reviews)
$86+
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Sandman Hotel Saskatoon
3 stars
Good (7.3, 928 reviews)
$102+
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Travelodge Hotel by Wyndham Saskatoon
3 stars
Good (6.6, 1228 reviews)
$90+
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Midtown Inn
2 stars
Good (6.1, 536 reviews)
$44+
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Renting a car in Saskatoon

Renting a car in Saskatoon costs $52 per day, on average, or $156 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 Dollar branch at 2625 Airport Drive, which is 3 miles from the city center.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 12% more expensive than at Saskatoon.

Expect to pay $4.62 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 $55.42 and $73.89. The most frequently booked car type in Saskatoon is Luxury (Mercedes-Benz GLC or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Class Standard Car or similar) are, on average, 39% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Saskatoon costs $52 per day, on average, or $156 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 Dollar branch at 2625 Airport Drive, which is 3 miles from the city center.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 12% more expensive than at Saskatoon.

Expect to pay $4.62 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 $55.42 and $73.89. The most frequently booked car type in Saskatoon is Luxury (Mercedes-Benz GLC or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Class Standard Car or similar) are, on average, 39% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Saskatoon

Economy

2 Adults, 2 Bags

$25/day

Economy

Intermediate

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$31/day

Intermediate
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