Saskatoon travel guide

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You're Going to Love Saskatoon

With a population of 198,958, Saskatoon is the largest city in Saskatchewan, Canada by the number of inhabitants.

Where to Eat in Saskatoon

Downtown is the neighbourhood with the most restaurants in Saskatoon. These include popular favourites such as Little Grouse on the Prairie (167 3rd Ave South), Hearth Restaurant (102 Spadina Cres E) and Taverna Italian Kitchen (219 21st St E). If you’re looking for affordable options, 2nd Ave Grill (10-123 2nd Ave. South) and Picaro Cocktails & Tacos (101 20th St W) are great picks.

When to visit Saskatoon

Saskatoon in January
Estimated hotel price
$180
1 night at 3-star hotel
Saskatoon in January
Estimated hotel price
$180
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Saskatoon in July, when the average temperature is 19 °C, and the highest can go up to 26 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -19 °C, with an average temperature of -14 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 64 mm. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Saskatoon, with an average rainfall of 9 mm.

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How to Get to Saskatoon

Plane

When flying to Saskatoon, you’ll arrive at Saskatoon (YXE), which is located 5 km from the city centre.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the only carrier operating train routes to Saskatoon. The train journey from Saskatoon to Edmonton takes 10h 07m and costs around $112 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Vancouver, expect to pay about $304 for a 37h 57m trip. The train station in Saskatoon is called Saskatoon, and is located 6 km from the city centre.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Saskatoon using Rider Express or VIA Rail Canada. From Calgary, the bus ride to Saskatoon takes 1054 km and will cost you around $164. From Winnipeg, the ticket costs about $302 for a journey of 1287 km. The most popular bus station is Saskatoon Husky Gas Bar - 315 Marquis Dr, located 7 km from the city centre of Saskatoon. Saskatoon Esso Gas Station is also a commonly used station, and is 10 km from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Saskatoon, you’ll arrive at Saskatoon (YXE), which is located 5 km from the city centre.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the only carrier operating train routes to Saskatoon. The train journey from Saskatoon to Edmonton takes 10h 07m and costs around $112 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Vancouver, expect to pay about $304 for a 37h 57m trip. The train station in Saskatoon is called Saskatoon, and is located 6 km from the city centre.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Saskatoon using Rider Express or VIA Rail Canada. From Calgary, the bus ride to Saskatoon takes 1054 km and will cost you around $164. From Winnipeg, the ticket costs about $302 for a journey of 1287 km. The most popular bus station is Saskatoon Husky Gas Bar - 315 Marquis Dr, located 7 km from the city centre of Saskatoon. Saskatoon Esso Gas Station is also a commonly used station, and is 10 km from the city centre.

Airports near Saskatoon

Airlines serving Saskatoon

Lufthansa
Good (7,103 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,347 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (8,644 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,613 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,107 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,435 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,511 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (8,335 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,222 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (847 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,139 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,877 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,704 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (834 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,022 reviews)
China Southern
Good (99 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,892 reviews)
Air China
Good (129 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,945 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (805 reviews)
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Where to stay in Saskatoon

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Motel 6 Saskatoon Sk and Best Western Blairmore. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Saskatoon, with prices from $57 to $348 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Saskatoon are about 24% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Saskatoon

Most booked hotels in Saskatoon

Sandman Signature Saskatoon South Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$171+
Saskatoon Inn & Conference Centre
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
$149+
Sandman Hotel Saskatoon
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
$150+
Country Inn & Suites By Radisson, Saskatoon, Sask
2 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
$126+
Travelodge Hotel by Wyndham Saskatoon
3 stars
Good (7.1, Good reviews)
$135+
Nettys Nest Visitor Lodge
2 stars
Okay (5.6, Okay reviews)
$85+

Hiring a car in Saskatoon

Hertz, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Budget are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to hire a car in Saskatoon is the Dollar branch at 2625 Airport Drive, which is 4 km from the city centre.

Expect to pay $2.15 per litre in Saskatoon (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $25.71 and $34.28. The most frequently booked car type in Saskatoon is Intermediate (Kia Sportage or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice car hire (Class Special Sedan or similar) is, on average, 76% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hertz, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Budget are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to hire a car in Saskatoon is the Dollar branch at 2625 Airport Drive, which is 4 km from the city centre.

Expect to pay $2.15 per litre in Saskatoon (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $25.71 and $34.28. The most frequently booked car type in Saskatoon is Intermediate (Kia Sportage or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice car hire (Class Special Sedan or similar) is, on average, 76% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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