Edmonton travel guide
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You're Going to Love Edmonton
With a population of 712,391, Edmonton is a must-see destination in Alberta, Canada. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Edmonton deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Edmonton
If you’re looking for affordable options, The Marc (100, 9940 - 106 Street) and Red Ox Inn (9420 91 Street) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Continental Treat Bistro - Jasper Avenue (9698 Jasper Ave) and Fuzed Kitchen + Bar (2335 111 St NW) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Edmonton.
When to visit Edmonton
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Edmonton in July, when the average temperature is 16 °C, and the highest can go up to 23 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -18 °C, with an average temperature of -12 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 96 mm. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Edmonton, with an average rainfall of 12 mm.
How to Get to Edmonton
Plane
When flying to Edmonton, you’ll arrive at Edmonton (YEG), which is located 27 km from the city centre.
Train
VIA Rail Canada is the only carrier operating train routes to Edmonton. The train journey from Edmonton to Saskatoon takes 10h 00m and costs around S$ 91 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Vancouver, expect to pay about S$ 229 for a 26h 50m trip. The train station in Edmonton is called Edmonton, and is located 5 km from the city centre.
Car
Another option to get to Edmonton is to pick up a car hire from Calgary, which is about 280 km from Edmonton. You’ll find branches of Avis and Hertz, among others, in Calgary.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Edmonton, including Rider Express, Red Arrow and Cold Shot. From Calgary, the bus ride to Edmonton takes 274 km and will cost you around S$ 76. From Saskatoon, the ticket costs about S$ 191 for a journey of 676 km. The most popular bus station is Edmonton Edmonton Southgate Lrt, located 7 km from the city centre of Edmonton. Edmonton 9850 34 Ave Nw is also a commonly used station, and is 8 km from the city centre.
Airports near Edmonton
Airlines serving Edmonton
Where to stay in Edmonton
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Nice Inn Edmonton and Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Edmonton/West.
Where to stay in popular areas of Edmonton
Most booked hotels in Edmonton
Hiring a car in Edmonton
Driving Force, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Avis are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to hire a car in Edmonton is the Thrifty branch at 1000 Airport Road, which is 27 km from the city centre.
Expect to pay S$ 1.96 per litre in Edmonton (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between S$ 23.41 and S$ 31.21. Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Edmonton, while also 49% cheaper than other types, on average.