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.
Where to Eat in Jasper
If you’re looking for affordable options, Raven Bistro (504 Patricia Street) and Syrahs of Jasper (606 Patricia St.) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Tekarra Restaurant (#1 Hwy 93A South) and Papa George's Restaurant (406 Connaught Drive) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Jasper.
When to visit Jasper
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.
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 $110 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Winnipeg, expect to pay about $210 for a 24h 20m 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 Thrifty and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in Edmonton.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Jasper, including Rider Express, Cold Shot and Red Arrow. From Calgary, the bus ride to Jasper takes 274 km and will cost you around $84. From Saskatoon, the ticket costs about $107 for a journey of 579 km.
Airports near Jasper
Airlines serving Jasper
Where to stay in Jasper
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Maligne Lodge and Athabasca Hotel.
Where to stay in popular areas of Jasper
Most booked hotels in Jasper
Hiring a car in Jasper
Expect to pay $2.04 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 $24.37 and $32.50. Intermediate (Hyundai Elantra or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Jasper, while also 34% cheaper than other types, on average.