Lake Louise travel guide

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You're Going to Love Lake Louise

Lake Louise is a must-see destination in Alberta, Canada. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Lake Louise to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Lake Louise

If you’re looking for affordable options, Post Hotel Dining Room (200 Pipestone Road) and Moraine Lake Lodge Dining Room (1 Moraine Lake Road) are great picks.

When to visit Lake Louise

Lake Louise in April
Estimated hotel price
£94
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lake Louise in April
Estimated hotel price
£94
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Lake Louise in July, when the average temperature is 13 °C, and the highest can go up to 20 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is December, when it can get as cold as -19 °C, with an average temperature of -13 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in November, when precipitation is around 57 mm. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Lake Louise, with an average rainfall of 32 mm.

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How to Get to Lake Louise

Plane

Although Lake Louise doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Calgary Airport (YYC), which is located 96 miles from Lake Louise. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Lake Louise include Air Canada, Lufthansa and Egypt Air. The shortest flight to Lake Louise from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 8h 50m.

Car

Another option to get to Lake Louise is to pick up a car hire from Calgary, which is about 95 miles from Lake Louise. You’ll find branches of Avis and Thrifty, among others, in Calgary.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Lake Louise, including Rider Express, Cold Shot and Ebus. From Edmonton, the bus ride to Lake Louise takes 165 miles and will cost you around £55. From Fort McMurray, the ticket costs about £99 for a journey of 540 miles.

Plane

Although Lake Louise doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Calgary Airport (YYC), which is located 96 miles from Lake Louise. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Lake Louise include Air Canada, Lufthansa and Egypt Air. The shortest flight to Lake Louise from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 8h 50m.

Car

Another option to get to Lake Louise is to pick up a car hire from Calgary, which is about 95 miles from Lake Louise. You’ll find branches of Avis and Thrifty, among others, in Calgary.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Lake Louise, including Rider Express, Cold Shot and Ebus. From Edmonton, the bus ride to Lake Louise takes 165 miles and will cost you around £55. From Fort McMurray, the ticket costs about £99 for a journey of 540 miles.

Airports near Lake Louise

Airlines serving Lake Louise

Lufthansa
Good (4,676 reviews)
KLM
Good (845 reviews)
SWISS
Good (950 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,623 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,256 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,582 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (488 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,601 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,109 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,432 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,984 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,996 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (856 reviews)
LOT
Good (677 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (812 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (932 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,169 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,756 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Lake Louise

Most booked hotels in Lake Louise

Canadian Rockies Inn - Adults only
4 stars
Excellent (9.6, Excellent reviews)
£256+
Baker Creek By Basecamp
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£272+
Cathedral Mountain Lodge
0 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£348+
Post Hotel and Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£290+
Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£670+
Emerald Lake Lodge
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£320+

Hiring a car in Lake Louise

Expect to pay £1.08 per litre in Lake Louise (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £12.96 and £17.28.

Expect to pay £1.08 per litre in Lake Louise (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £12.96 and £17.28.