Canmore travel guide

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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. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Canmore has to offer.

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

Canmore in October
Estimated hotel price
£56
1 night at 3-star hotel
Canmore in October
Estimated hotel price
£56
1 night at 3-star hotel

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. The shortest flight to Canmore from the United Kingdom departs from Edinburgh and takes around 7h 57m.

Car

Another option to get to Canmore is to pick up a car hire from Calgary, which is about 56 miles from Canmore. You’ll find branches of Avis and Thrifty, among others, in Calgary.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Canmore, including Rider Express, Red Arrow and Ebus. From Red Deer, the bus ride to Canmore takes 90 miles and will cost you around £36. From Edmonton, the ticket costs about £55 for a journey of 165 miles.

Plane

Although Canmore doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Calgary Airport (YYC), which is located 58 miles from Canmore. The shortest flight to Canmore from the United Kingdom departs from Edinburgh and takes around 7h 57m.

Car

Another option to get to Canmore is to pick up a car hire from Calgary, which is about 56 miles from Canmore. You’ll find branches of Avis and Thrifty, among others, in Calgary.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Canmore, including Rider Express, Red Arrow and Ebus. From Red Deer, the bus ride to Canmore takes 90 miles and will cost you around £36. From Edmonton, the ticket costs about £55 for a journey of 165 miles.

Airports near Canmore

Airlines serving Canmore

Lufthansa
Good (4,697 reviews)
KLM
Good (844 reviews)
SWISS
Good (955 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,577 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,606 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,276 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (490 reviews)
Air France
Good (980 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,600 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,114 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,960 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,441 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,934 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (225 reviews)
Finnair
Good (863 reviews)
LOT
Good (681 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (922 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,171 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (823 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,721 reviews)
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Where to stay in Canmore

Average rates range from around £177 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £277 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Sunset Mountain Inn and Spa and Rundle Mountain Lodge.

Where to stay in popular areas of Canmore

Most booked hotels in Canmore

Hi Kananaskis Wilderness - Hostel
1 star
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£24+
Kananaskis Mountain Lodge, Autograph Collection
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£269+
Coast Canmore Hotel & Conference Centre
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£171+
Canmore Rocky Mountain Inn
2 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
£116+
Grande Rockies Resort-Bellstar Hotels & Resorts
4 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
£138+
Mount Kidd Manor
3 stars
Poor (0, Poor reviews)
£119+

Hiring a car in Canmore

Hiring a car in Canmore costs £30 per day, on average, or £89 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 71% cheaper than airport locations in Canmore.

Expect to pay £1.09 per litre in Canmore (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £12.99 and £17.31. 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 Economy car hire (Nissan Versa or similar) is, on average, 25% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Canmore costs £30 per day, on average, or £89 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 71% cheaper than airport locations in Canmore.

Expect to pay £1.09 per litre in Canmore (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £12.99 and £17.31. 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 Economy car hire (Nissan Versa or similar) is, on average, 25% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.