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

Jasper travel guide

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You're Going to Love Jasper

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, Harvest Food & Drink (616 Patricia St.) and The Nook (1 Old Lodge Rd) are great picks.

When to visit Jasper

Jasper in March
Estimated hotel price
$194
1 night at 3-star hotel
Jasper in March
Estimated hotel price
$194
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 station in Jasper is called Jasper, and is located 0.4 km from the city centre.

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 station in Jasper is called Jasper, and is located 0.4 km from the city centre.

Airports near Jasper

YEGEdmonton

Airlines serving Jasper

KLM
Good (1,428 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,634 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,005 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,585 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,105 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,815 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,091 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,686 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,440 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,507 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,534 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,095 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,606 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,338 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,477 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,149 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,091 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (375 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,490 reviews)
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Where to stay in Jasper

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Athabasca Hotel and Astoria Hotel.

Where to stay in popular areas of Jasper

Most booked hotels in Jasper

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The Crimson Jasper
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$166+
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Forest Park Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$161+
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Chateau Jasper
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$187+
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Marmot Lodge
0 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$161+
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Tonquin Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$114+
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Hiring a car in Jasper

Expect to pay $1.93 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 $23.06 and $30.74. 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 Compact car hire (Toyota Corolla or similar) is, on average, 45% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $1.93 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 $23.06 and $30.74. 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 Compact car hire (Toyota Corolla or similar) is, on average, 45% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.