Whitehorse travel guide

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You're Going to Love Whitehorse

With a population of 23,272, Whitehorse is the largest city in Yukon, Canada by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Whitehorse deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Whitehorse

Whitehorse in April
Estimated hotel price
$118
1 night at 3-star hotel
Whitehorse in April
Estimated hotel price
$118
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Whitehorse in July, when the average temperature is 59 °F, and the highest can go up to 71.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -4 °F, with an average temperature of 3.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 1.6″. In contrast, April is usually the driest month of the year in Whitehorse, with an average rainfall of 0.3″.

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How to Get to Whitehorse

Plane

When flying to Whitehorse, you’ll arrive at Whitehorse (YXY), which is located 1 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Whitehorse from the United States departs from San Francisco and takes around 9h 25m.

Plane

When flying to Whitehorse, you’ll arrive at Whitehorse (YXY), which is located 1 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Whitehorse from the United States departs from San Francisco and takes around 9h 25m.

Airports near Whitehorse

Airlines serving Whitehorse

Lufthansa
Good (4,604 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,710 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (460 reviews)
WestJet
Good (1,912 reviews)
Air North
Excellent (16 reviews)

Where to stay in Whitehorse

Average rates range from around $157 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $374 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Best Western Gold Rush Inn and Stop In Family Hotel.

Where to stay in popular areas of Whitehorse

Most booked hotels in Whitehorse

Midnight Sun Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 464 reviews)
$91+
Edgewater Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.9, 135 reviews)
$197+
Best Western Gold Rush Inn
2 stars
Good (7.8, 295 reviews)
$150+
Elite Hotel Downtown Center
3 stars
Good (7.4, 726 reviews)
$114+
Canadas Best Value Inn River View Hotel
2 stars
Okay (4.5, 292 reviews)
$64+

Renting a car in Whitehorse

Renting a car in Whitehorse costs $93 per day, on average, or $186 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 2% cheaper than airport locations in Whitehorse.

Expect to pay $5.22 per gallon in Whitehorse (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $62.69 and $83.58. Intermediate (Ford Escape or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Whitehorse, while also 27% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Whitehorse costs $93 per day, on average, or $186 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 2% cheaper than airport locations in Whitehorse.

Expect to pay $5.22 per gallon in Whitehorse (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $62.69 and $83.58. Intermediate (Ford Escape or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Whitehorse, while also 27% cheaper than other types, on average.