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

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 among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Whitehorse has to offer.

When to visit Whitehorse

Whitehorse in January
Estimated hotel price
$109
1 night at 3-star hotel
Whitehorse in January
Estimated hotel price
$109
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 mile from the city center. The shortest flight to Whitehorse from the United States departs from Seattle and takes around 5h 29m.

Plane

When flying to Whitehorse, you’ll arrive at Whitehorse (YXY), which is located 1 mile from the city center. The shortest flight to Whitehorse from the United States departs from Seattle and takes around 5h 29m.

Airports near Whitehorse

YXYWhitehorse

Airlines serving Whitehorse

Lufthansa
Good (7,649 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,551 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,034 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,210 reviews)
Air North
Excellent (43 reviews)
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Where to stay in Whitehorse

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Best Western Gold Rush Inn and Destination Family Hotel.

Where to stay in popular areas of Whitehorse

Most booked hotels in Whitehorse

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Raven Inn Whitehorse
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 257 reviews)
$175+
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Edgewater Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 283 reviews)
$144+
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Midnight Sun Inn
2 stars
Good (7.8, 877 reviews)
$86+
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Sternwheeler Hotel & Conference Centre, Trademark by Wyndham
3 stars
Good (7.8, 337 reviews)
$147+
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Canadas Best Value Inn- Riverview Hotel
2 stars
Okay (5, 835 reviews)
$74+
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Renting a car in Whitehorse

Renting a car in Whitehorse costs $89 per day, on average, or $266 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 27% cheaper than airport locations in Whitehorse.

Expect to pay $4.13 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 $49.51 and $66.02. The most frequently booked car type in Whitehorse is Standard (Ford Edge or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Chevrolet Trax or similar) are, on average, 64% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Whitehorse costs $89 per day, on average, or $266 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 27% cheaper than airport locations in Whitehorse.

Expect to pay $4.13 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 $49.51 and $66.02. The most frequently booked car type in Whitehorse is Standard (Ford Edge or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Chevrolet Trax or similar) are, on average, 64% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Whitehorse

Intermediate

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$56/day

Intermediate

Intermediate

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$59/day

Intermediate
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