Medicine Hat travel guide
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You're Going to Love Medicine Hat
With a population of 63,138, Medicine Hat is a must-see destination in Alberta, Canada. 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 Medicine Hat has to offer.
Where to Eat in Medicine Hat
If you’re looking for affordable options, Moxies - Medicine Hat (3090 Dunmore Rd) and Blowers & Grafton - Medicine Hat (105 Carry Dr SE unit 93) are great picks.
When to visit Medicine Hat
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Medicine Hat in July, when the average temperature is 68 °F, and the highest can go up to 82.4 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 6.8 °F, with an average temperature of 17.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 2.6″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Medicine Hat, with an average rainfall of 0.3″.
How to Get to Medicine Hat
Plane
When flying to Medicine Hat, you’ll arrive at Medicine Hat (YXH), which is located 2 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Medicine Hat from the United States departs from San Francisco and takes around 11h 49m.
Car
Another option to get to Medicine Hat is to pick up a car rental from Calgary, which is about 164 miles from Medicine Hat. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Avis, among others, in Calgary.
Airlines serving Medicine Hat
Where to stay in Medicine Hat
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Comfort Inn & Suites and Days Inn by Wyndham Medicine Hat.
Where to stay in popular areas of Medicine Hat
Most booked hotels in Medicine Hat
Renting a car in Medicine Hat
Renting a car in Medicine Hat costs $54 per day, on average, or $163 if you want to rent if for 3 days.
Expect to pay $5.22 per gallon in Medicine Hat (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. The most frequently booked car type in Medicine Hat is Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Toyota C-HR or similar) are, on average, 45% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.