With a population of 7.502, Banff is a must-see destination in Alberta, Canada. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Banff deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
If you’re looking for affordable options, Bluebird Wood-Fired Steakhouse & Fondue (214 Lynx St) and Hello Sunshine Japanese Restaurant (208 Wolf Street B) are great picks.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Banff in July, when the average temperature is 15 °C, and the highest can go up to 22 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is December, when it can get as cold as -13 °C, with an average temperature of -9 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 68 mm. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Banff, with an average rainfall of 17 mm.
Although Banff doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Calgary Airport (YYC), which is located 108 km from Banff. The shortest flight to Banff from Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 21h 11m.
Another option to get to Banff is to pick up a car hire from Calgary, which is about 106 km from Banff. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Avis, among others, in Calgary.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Banff, including Rider Express, Red Arrow and Cold Shot. From Edmonton, the bus ride to Banff takes 266 km and will cost you around S$ 40. From Lloydminster, the ticket costs about S$ 172 for a journey of 604 km. The most popular bus station is Banff Banff, Ab, located 0.8 km from the city centre of Banff. Banff Red-Carpet Inn is also a commonly used station, and is 0.7 km from the city centre.
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hi Banff Alpine Centre and Homestead Inn Banff.
Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Avis and Hertz are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to hire a car in Banff is the Avis branch at 317 Banff Avenue, which is 0 km from the city centre.
Expect to pay S$ 1.90 per litre in Banff (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between S$ 22.76 and S$ 30.34. The most frequently booked car type in Banff is Intermediate (Ford Escape or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is, on average, 47% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.
Intermediate SUV
5 Adults, 3 Bags
S$ 60/day
Intermediate
5 Adults, 3 Bags
S$ 60/day