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

Summerside travel guide

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With a population of 14,808, Summerside is a must-see destination in Prince Edward Island, Canada. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Summerside deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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Where to Eat in Summerside

If you’re looking for affordable options, Five Eleven West (511 Notre Dame St) and PEI Lobster House (370 Water St) are great picks.

When to visit Summerside

Summerside in December
Estimated hotel price
$89
1 night at 3-star hotel
Summerside in December
Estimated hotel price
$89
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Summerside in July, when the average temperature is 66.2 °F, and the highest can go up to 75.2 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 10.4 °F, with an average temperature of 17.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in December, when precipitation is around 3.9″. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Summerside, with an average rainfall of 2.9″.

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How to Get to Summerside

Plane

Although Summerside doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Charlottetown (YYG), which is located 32 miles from Summerside. The shortest flight to Summerside from the United States departs from Los Angeles and takes around 7h 57m.

Car

Another option to get to Summerside is to pick up a car rental from Halifax, which is about 121 miles from Summerside. You’ll find branches of Turo and Avis, among others, in Halifax.

Plane

Although Summerside doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Charlottetown (YYG), which is located 32 miles from Summerside. The shortest flight to Summerside from the United States departs from Los Angeles and takes around 7h 57m.

Car

Another option to get to Summerside is to pick up a car rental from Halifax, which is about 121 miles from Summerside. You’ll find branches of Turo and Avis, among others, in Halifax.

Airports near Summerside

YQMMoncton Intl
YYGCharlottetown

Airlines serving Summerside

Lufthansa
Good (7,046 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,697 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,245 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
Air Transat
Good (385 reviews)
Porter Airlines
Excellent (285 reviews)
WestJet
Good (2,826 reviews)
Flair Airlines
Good (239 reviews)
Sunwing Airlines
Good (36 reviews)
PAL Airlines
Good (9 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Summerside

Most booked hotels in Summerside

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Microtel Inn and Suites by Wyndham Summerside
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 123 reviews)
$110+
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Quality Inn & Suites Garden of the Gulf
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 299 reviews)
$104+
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The Loyalist Country Inn
3 stars
Good (7.7, 730 reviews)
$114+
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Canadas Best Value Inn & Suites Summerside
2 stars
Good (7.3, 379 reviews)
$81+
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Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Summerside
2 stars
Good (7, 127 reviews)
$74+
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Traveller's Inn Prince Edward Island
2 stars
Good (6.8, 283 reviews)
$99+
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Renting a car in Summerside

Renting a car in Summerside costs $111 per day, on average, or $221 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 37% more expensive than at Charlottetown.

Expect to pay $4.69 per gallon in Summerside (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $56.33 and $75.10.

Renting a car in Summerside costs $111 per day, on average, or $221 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 37% more expensive than at Charlottetown.

Expect to pay $4.69 per gallon in Summerside (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $56.33 and $75.10.

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