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How to get there
Where to stay
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Lake Louise travel guide

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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.

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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 December
Estimated hotel price
$348
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lake Louise in December
Estimated hotel price
$348
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 96 miles from Lake Louise. The shortest flight to Lake Louise from Australia departs from Sydney and takes around 17h 39m.

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 Turo and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, 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 170 miles and will cost you around $91. From Saskatoon, the ticket costs about $348 for a journey of 595 miles.

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 Australia departs from Sydney and takes around 17h 39m.

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 Turo and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, 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 170 miles and will cost you around $91. From Saskatoon, the ticket costs about $348 for a journey of 595 miles.

Airports near Lake Louise

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Airlines serving Lake Louise

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KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,967 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (852 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Lake Louise

Most booked hotels in Lake Louise

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Canadian Rockies Inn - Adults only
4 stars
Excellent (9.6, Excellent reviews)
$234+
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Baker Creek By Basecamp
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
$331+
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Cathedral Mountain Lodge
0 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
$687+
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Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
$566+
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Post Hotel and Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
$435+
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Emerald Lake Lodge
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$301+
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Hiring a car in Lake Louise

Expect to pay $1.94 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 $23.24 and $30.98.

Expect to pay $1.94 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 $23.24 and $30.98.

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