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. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Saskatoon has to offer.

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

Saskatoon in December
Estimated hotel price
$177
1 night at 3-star hotel
Saskatoon in December
Estimated hotel price
$177
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. The shortest flight to Saskatoon from Australia departs from Melbourne and takes around 30h 20m.

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 Avis and National, among others, in Regina.

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 Melbourne and takes around 30h 20m.

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 Avis and National, among others, in Regina.

Airports near Saskatoon

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Airlines serving Saskatoon

Lufthansa
Good (8,062 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,528 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,394 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,966 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,606 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,827 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,590 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,828 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,194 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,197 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,452 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,379 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,276 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,532 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,933 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,236 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,218 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,487 reviews)
Air China
Good (155 reviews)
Philippine Airlines
Good (1,000 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 Holiday Inn Express & Suites Saskatoon East - University By IHG. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Saskatoon, with prices from $65 to $298 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Saskatoon are about 6% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Saskatoon

Most booked hotels in Saskatoon

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Holiday Inn Saskatoon Downtown By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$155+
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Saskatoon Inn & Conference Centre
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$149+
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Hilton Garden Inn Saskatoon Downtown
4 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
$163+
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Sandman Hotel Saskatoon
3 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
$139+
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Travelodge Hotel by Wyndham Saskatoon
3 stars
Good (6.9, Good reviews)
$150+
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Hiring a car in Saskatoon

Hiring a car in Saskatoon costs $85 per day, on average, or $339 if you want to hire it for 4 days. Alamo, Hertz 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 Alamo branch at 2625 Airport Dr, which is 4 km from the city centre.

Expect to pay $2.03 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 $24.34 and $32.45. Compact (Hyundai Accent or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Saskatoon, while also 56% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Saskatoon costs $85 per day, on average, or $339 if you want to hire it for 4 days. Alamo, Hertz 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 Alamo branch at 2625 Airport Dr, which is 4 km from the city centre.

Expect to pay $2.03 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 $24.34 and $32.45. Compact (Hyundai Accent or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Saskatoon, while also 56% cheaper than other types, on average.

Best car hire deals in Saskatoon

Compact

4 Adults, 2 Bags

$58/day

Compact

Compact SUV

4 Adults, 2 Bags

$58/day

Compact SUV
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