Lake Louise travel guide
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You're Going to Love Lake Louise
Lake Louise is a must-see destination in Alberta, Canada. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Lake Louise deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Lake Louise
If you’re looking for affordable options, Fairview Bar & Restaurant (111 Lake Louise Drive) and Post Hotel Dining Room (200 Pipestone Road) are great picks.
When to visit Lake Louise
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Lake Louise in July, when the average temperature is 13 °C, and the highest can go up to 20 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is December, when it can get as cold as -19 °C, with an average temperature of -13 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in November, when precipitation is around 57 mm. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Lake Louise, with an average rainfall of 32 mm.
How to Get to Lake Louise
Plane
Although Lake Louise doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Calgary Airport (YYC), which is located 96 miles from Lake Louise. The shortest flight to Lake Louise from New Zealand departs from Christchurch and takes around 28h 14m.
Car
Another option to get to Lake Louise is to pick up a car hire from Calgary, which is about 95 miles from Lake Louise. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Thrifty, among others, in Calgary.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Lake Louise, including Rider Express, Cold Shot and Red Arrow. From Edmonton, the bus ride to Lake Louise takes 165 miles and will cost you around $120. From Lethbridge, the ticket costs about $64 for a journey of 195 miles.
Airports near Lake Louise
Airlines serving Lake Louise
Where to stay in popular areas of Lake Louise
Hiring a car in Lake Louise
Expect to pay $2.33 per litre in Lake Louise (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $27.85 and $37.13. The most frequently booked car type in Lake Louise is Economy (Kia Forte or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard car hire (Hyundai Sonata or similar) is, on average, 18% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.