Drumheller travel guide
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You're Going to Love Drumheller
Drumheller is a must-see destination in Alberta, Canada. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Drumheller deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
When to visit Drumheller
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Drumheller in July, when the average temperature is 66.2 °F, and the highest can go up to 80.6 °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 2.2″. In contrast, March is usually the driest month of the year in Drumheller, with an average rainfall of 0.5″.
How to Get to Drumheller
Plane
Although Drumheller doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Calgary Airport (YYC), which is located 98 km from Drumheller. Calgary Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Aeromexico, Delta, Emirates and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest flight to Drumheller from the United States departs from Las Vegas and takes around 2h 45m.
Car
Another option to get to Drumheller is to pick up a car rental from Calgary, which is about 105 km from Drumheller. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Avis, among others, in Calgary.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Drumheller, including Rider Express, Red Arrow and Cold Shot. From Edmonton, the bus ride to Drumheller takes 266 km and will cost you around $70. From Kelowna, the ticket costs about $202 for a journey of 885 km.
Airlines serving Drumheller
Where to stay in Drumheller
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western Drumheller and Quality Hotel.