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

Jasper in April
Estimated hotel price
$159
1 night at 3-star hotel
Jasper in April
Estimated hotel price
$159
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 $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.

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

Lufthansa
Good (4,048 reviews)
KLM
Good (760 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,479 reviews)
British Airways
Good (3,820 reviews)
SWISS
Good (874 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,153 reviews)
Air France
Good (897 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,649 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,412 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (1,995 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (448 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (4,702 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Good (781 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (214 reviews)
Finnair
Good (941 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,057 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (4,667 reviews)
LOT
Good (653 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (382 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (385 reviews)
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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

Chateau Jasper
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
$187+
Forest Park Hotel
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
$166+
Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
$441+
Maligne Lodge
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
$110+
Tonquin Inn
Good (7, Good reviews)
$138+

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.

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.