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.
If you’re looking for affordable options, The Roaring Rolls (304 Old Canmore Rd 302) and Devil's Table at Creekside Villa (709 Benchlands Trail) are great picks.
Although Canmore doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Calgary Airport (YYC), which is located 93 km from Canmore. Calgary Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Air Canada, Air France, Avianca and other airlines departing from Canada. The shortest domestic flight to Canmore departs from Vancouver and takes around 1h 16m.
Another option to get to Canmore is to pick up a car rental from Calgary, which is about 90 km from Canmore. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Thrifty, among others, in Calgary.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Canmore, including Rider Express, Red Arrow and FlixBus. From Edmonton, the bus ride to Canmore takes 266 km and will cost you around C$ 68. From Lethbridge, the ticket costs about C$ 41 for a journey of 290 km.
Average rates range from around C$ 276 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 483 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Sunset Mountain Inn and Spa and Canmore Rocky Mountain Inn.
Renting a car in Canmore costs C$ 68 per day, on average, or C$ 135 if you want to rent it for 2 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 20% cheaper than airport locations in Canmore.
Expect to pay C$ 1.90 per litre in Canmore (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 22.79 and C$ 30.39. Full-size (Nissan Pathfinder or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Canmore, while also 44% cheaper than other types, on average.