Canmore travel guide
Canmore Tourism | Canmore Guide
You're Going to Love Canmore
With a population of 12,288, Canmore is a must-see destination in Alberta, Canada. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Canmore deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Canmore
If you’re looking for affordable options, Iron Goat Pub & Grill (703 Benchlands Tr.) and crazyweed kitchen (1600 railway ave) are great picks.
When to visit Canmore
How to Get to Canmore
Plane
Although Canmore doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Calgary Airport (YYC), which is located 58 miles from Canmore. Calgary Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Air Canada, Aeromexico, Delta and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest flight to Canmore from the United States departs from Las Vegas and takes around 2h 45m.
Car
Another option to get to Canmore is to pick up a car rental from Calgary, which is about 56 miles from Canmore. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Avis, among others, in Calgary.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Canmore, including Rider Express, Cold Shot and Red Arrow. From Edmonton, the bus ride to Canmore takes 165 miles and will cost you around $50. From Fort McMurray, the ticket costs about $77 for a journey of 535 miles.
Airlines serving Canmore
Where to stay in Canmore
Average rates range from around $315 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $400 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Canmore
Most booked hotels in Canmore
Renting a car in Canmore
Renting a car in Canmore costs $72 per day, on average, or $144 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 11% cheaper than airport locations in Canmore.
Expect to pay $5.15 per gallon in Canmore (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $61.78 and $82.37. The most frequently booked car type in Canmore is Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 53% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.