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.
If you’re looking for affordable options, Iron Goat Pub & Grill (703 Benchlands Tr.) and crazyweed kitchen (1600 railway ave) are great picks.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.