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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, ALBA Restaurant (610 Patricia St) and Maligne Canyon Wilderness Kitchen (Maligne Canyon, Maligne Lake Road) are great picks. For delicious green meals, The Raven Bistro (504 Patricia Street) and The Peacock by The Raven Bistro (610 Patricia St, 2nd Story) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Jasper.

When to visit Jasper

Jasper in March
Estimated hotel price
$177
1 night at 3-star hotel
Jasper in March
Estimated hotel price
$177
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 $113 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Toronto, expect to pay about $511 for a 60h 55m trip. The train station in Jasper is called Jasper, and is located 0.4 km from the city centre.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Jasper, including Rider Express, Ebus and Cold Shot. From Calgary, the bus ride to Jasper takes 274 km and will cost you around $86. From Grande Prairie, the ticket costs about $187 for a journey of 459 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 $113 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Toronto, expect to pay about $511 for a 60h 55m trip. The train station in Jasper is called Jasper, and is located 0.4 km from the city centre.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Jasper, including Rider Express, Ebus and Cold Shot. From Calgary, the bus ride to Jasper takes 274 km and will cost you around $86. From Grande Prairie, the ticket costs about $187 for a journey of 459 km.

Airports near Jasper

YEGEdmonton

Airlines serving Jasper

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,245 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,968 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (852 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (349 reviews)
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Where to stay in Jasper

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

Where to stay in popular areas of Jasper

Most booked hotels in Jasper

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Chateau Jasper
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$205+
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Forest Park Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$191+
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Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$504+
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Tonquin Inn
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
$171+
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Maligne Lodge
2 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
$855+
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Hiring a car in Jasper

Expect to pay $2.09 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 $25.01 and $33.34. 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 (Nissan Versa or similar) is, on average, 71% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $2.09 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 $25.01 and $33.34. 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 (Nissan Versa or similar) is, on average, 71% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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