Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Lake Louise to see all of its attractions.

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Where to Eat in Lake Louise

If you’re looking for affordable options, Walliser Stube (111 Lake Louise Drive) and Alpine Social (111 Lake Louise Drive) are great picks.

When to visit Lake Louise

Lake Louise in April
Estimated hotel price
$469
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lake Louise in April
Estimated hotel price
$469
1 night at 3-star hotel

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.

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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 154 km from Lake Louise. The shortest flight to Lake Louise from New Zealand departs from Christchurch and takes around 47h 35m.

Car

Another option to get to Lake Louise is to pick up a car hire from Calgary, which is about 153 km from Lake Louise. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Avis, among others, in Calgary.

Plane

Although Lake Louise doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Calgary Airport (YYC), which is located 154 km from Lake Louise. The shortest flight to Lake Louise from New Zealand departs from Christchurch and takes around 47h 35m.

Car

Another option to get to Lake Louise is to pick up a car hire from Calgary, which is about 153 km from Lake Louise. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Avis, among others, in Calgary.

Airports near Lake Louise

YYCCalgary

Airlines serving Lake Louise

KLM
Good (1,477 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,863 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,812 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,318 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,903 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,150 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,550 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,467 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (902 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,543 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,722 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,732 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,835 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,182 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,374 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (393 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,429 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,175 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,228 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,102 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Lake Louise

Hiring a car in Lake Louise

Expect to pay $2.34 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 $27.99 and $37.31.

Expect to pay $2.34 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 $27.99 and $37.31.