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 November
Estimated hotel price
$446
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lake Louise in November
Estimated hotel price
$446
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 25h 53m.

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 Avis and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, 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 25h 53m.

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 Avis and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Calgary.

Airports near Lake Louise

YYCCalgary

Airlines serving Lake Louise

Lufthansa
Good (8,284 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,592 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,266 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,110 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,243 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (983 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,653 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,652 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,707 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,019 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,683 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,389 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,193 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,549 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (437 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,418 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,384 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,789 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,522 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,398 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Lake Louise

Hiring a car in Lake Louise

Expect to pay $2.60 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 $31.16 and $41.54.

Expect to pay $2.60 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 $31.16 and $41.54.