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

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 CUT Casual Steak and Tap (416 21st St E), SULU Restaurant (226 2 Ave S) and State & Main - Saskatoon (475 2nd Avenue South). If you’re looking for affordable options, The Keg Steakhouse + Bar - Brighton (143 Gibson Bend) and Leyda's Restaurant (112 20th Street West) are great picks.

When to visit Saskatoon

Saskatoon in December
Estimated hotel price
$185
1 night at 3-star hotel
Saskatoon in December
Estimated hotel price
$185
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

The train station in Saskatoon is called Saskatoon, and is located 6 km from the city centre.

Bus

Rider Express operates bus routes to Saskatoon. From Calgary, the bus ride to Saskatoon takes 1054 km and will cost you around $175. From Vancouver, the ticket costs about $370 for a journey of 2639 km. The most popular bus station is Saskatoon Husky Gas Bar - 315 Marquis Dr, located 7 km from the city centre of Saskatoon. Saskatoon 210 2nd Ave is also a commonly used station, and is 0.6 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

The train station in Saskatoon is called Saskatoon, and is located 6 km from the city centre.

Bus

Rider Express operates bus routes to Saskatoon. From Calgary, the bus ride to Saskatoon takes 1054 km and will cost you around $175. From Vancouver, the ticket costs about $370 for a journey of 2639 km. The most popular bus station is Saskatoon Husky Gas Bar - 315 Marquis Dr, located 7 km from the city centre of Saskatoon. Saskatoon 210 2nd Ave is also a commonly used station, and is 0.6 km from the city centre.

Airports near Saskatoon

YXESaskatoon

Airlines serving Saskatoon

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (852 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,317 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (851 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,066 reviews)
China Southern
Good (96 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,767 reviews)
Air China
Good (88 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,698 reviews)
Philippine Airlines
Good (857 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 $59 to $346 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Saskatoon are about 30% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Saskatoon

Most booked hotels in Saskatoon

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Delta Hotels by Marriott Bessborough
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$232+
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Saskatoon Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
$174+
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Country Inn & Suites By Radisson, Saskatoon, Sask
2 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
$153+
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Sandman Hotel Saskatoon
3 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
$170+
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Travelodge Hotel by Wyndham Saskatoon
3 stars
Good (6.7, Good reviews)
$145+
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Nettys Nest Visitor Lodge
2 stars
Okay (5.4, Okay reviews)
$84+
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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 Alamo branch at 2625 Airport Dr, which is 4 km from the city centre.

Expect to pay $2.09 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 $25.01 and $33.34. The most frequently booked car type in Saskatoon is Standard (Ford Edge 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, 78% 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 Alamo branch at 2625 Airport Dr, which is 4 km from the city centre.

Expect to pay $2.09 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 $25.01 and $33.34. The most frequently booked car type in Saskatoon is Standard (Ford Edge 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, 78% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Car hire agencies in Saskatoon

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Hertz

Hertz

Avis

Avis
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