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. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Saskatoon deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
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, The Keg Steakhouse + Bar - Brighton (143 Gibson Bend) and Hunger Cure Restro Bar (10-123 2nd Ave S) are great picks.
When to visit Saskatoon
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.
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. The shortest flight to Saskatoon from Australia departs from Sydney and takes around 20h 35m.
Car
Another option to get to Saskatoon is to pick up a car hire from Regina, which is about 235 km from Saskatoon. You’ll find branches of National and Thrifty, among others, in Regina.
Airports near Saskatoon
Airlines serving Saskatoon
Where to stay in Saskatoon
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Motel 6 Saskatoon Sk and Refresh Inn & Suites. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Saskatoon, with prices from $55 to $302 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Saskatoon are about 2% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Saskatoon
Most booked hotels in Saskatoon
Hiring a car in Saskatoon
Hertz, Alamo and Enterprise Rent-A-Car are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to hire a car in Saskatoon is the Thrifty 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 $25.70 and $34.26. The most frequently booked car type in Saskatoon is Full-size (Ford Expedition or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard car hire (Toyota Prius or similar) is, on average, 67% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.
Best car hire deals in Saskatoon
Compact
4 Adults, 2 Bags
$33/day
Intermediate SUV
5 Adults, 3 Bags
$80/day