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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
$176
1 night at 3-star hotel
Jasper in March
Estimated hotel price
$176
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 $142 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Toronto, expect to pay about $772 for a 60h 55m trip. 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 journey from Jasper to Saskatoon takes 10h 00m and costs around $142 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Toronto, expect to pay about $772 for a 60h 55m trip. 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

Lufthansa
Good (7,210 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,372 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,141 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,658 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,958 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,901 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,863 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,466 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (814 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,288 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,603 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,730 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,099 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (350 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,412 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,316 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,919 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,326 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (933 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (362 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)
$418+
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Forest Park Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$445+
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Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$957+
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Tonquin Inn
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
$291+
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Hiring a car in Jasper

Expect to pay $1.94 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 $23.27 and $31.02. Compact (Nissan Versa or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Jasper, while also 79% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $1.94 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 $23.27 and $31.02. Compact (Nissan Versa or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Jasper, while also 79% cheaper than other types, on average.

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