Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Jasper travel guide

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Jasper 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 Jasper to see all of its attractions.

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Where to Eat in Jasper

If you’re looking for affordable options, Stone Peak Restaurant - Overlander Mountain Lodge (27010 Hwy 16 W) and Hearthstone Lounge (76 Connaught Dr) are great picks. For delicious green meals, The Raven Bistro (504 Patricia Street) and Earls Kitchen + Bar - Jasper (600 Patricia Street, 2nd Floor) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Jasper.

When to visit Jasper

Jasper in April
Estimated hotel price
$193
1 night at 3-star hotel
Jasper in April
Estimated hotel price
$193
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Jasper in July, when the average temperature is 15 °C, and the highest can go up to 22 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is December, when it can get as cold as -13 °C, with an average temperature of -9 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in August, when precipitation is around 65 mm. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Jasper, with an average rainfall of 14 mm.

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How to Get to Jasper

Plane

When flying to Jasper, you’ll arrive at Edmonton (YEG), which is located 304 km from the city centre.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the only carrier operating train routes to Jasper. The train journey from Jasper to Saskatoon takes 10h 00m and costs around $122 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Vancouver, expect to pay about $346 for a 26h 50m trip. The train station in Jasper is called Jasper, and is located 0.4 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Jasper is to pick up a car hire from Edmonton, which is about 315 km from Jasper. You’ll find branches of Avis and Dollar, among others, in Edmonton.

Plane

When flying to Jasper, you’ll arrive at Edmonton (YEG), which is located 304 km from the city centre.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the only carrier operating train routes to Jasper. The train journey from Jasper to Saskatoon takes 10h 00m and costs around $122 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Vancouver, expect to pay about $346 for a 26h 50m trip. The train station in Jasper is called Jasper, and is located 0.4 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Jasper is to pick up a car hire from Edmonton, which is about 315 km from Jasper. You’ll find branches of Avis and Dollar, among others, in Edmonton.

Airports near Jasper

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Airlines serving Jasper

Lufthansa
Good (7,965 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,509 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,940 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,460 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,931 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,583 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (911 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,684 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,567 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,767 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,723 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,993 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,192 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,392 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (404 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,230 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,312 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,320 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,200 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (209 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Jasper

Most booked hotels in Jasper

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Forest Park Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$262+
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Chateau Jasper
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$204+
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Tonquin Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$140+
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Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$522+
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Hiring a car in Jasper

Hiring a car in Jasper costs $136 per day, on average.

Expect to pay $2.44 per litre in Jasper (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $29.28 and $39.04. The most frequently booked car type in Jasper is Intermediate (Ford Escape or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size car hire (Chevrolet Malibu or similar) is, on average, 55% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Jasper costs $136 per day, on average.

Expect to pay $2.44 per litre in Jasper (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $29.28 and $39.04. The most frequently booked car type in Jasper is Intermediate (Ford Escape or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size car hire (Chevrolet Malibu or similar) is, on average, 55% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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