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.
Where to Eat in Saskatoon
Downtown is the neighbourhood with the most restaurants in Saskatoon. These include popular favourites such as Taverna Italian Kitchen (219 21st St E), La Cucina Ristorante (145 3rd Ave S) and F&B Restaurant (226 2nd Ave S). If you’re looking for affordable options, Leyda's Restaurant (112 20th Street West) and Lavva Kitchen + Bar (1013 Broadway Ave) 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.
Train
VIA Rail Canada is the only carrier operating train routes to Saskatoon. The train journey from Saskatoon to Vancouver takes 37h 57m and costs around S$ 270 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Toronto, expect to pay about S$ 375 for a 49h 55m trip. 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 Edmonton, the bus ride to Saskatoon takes 612 km and will cost you around S$ 188. From Calgary, the ticket costs about S$ 141 for a journey of 909 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
Airlines serving Saskatoon
Where to stay in Saskatoon
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express & Suites Saskatoon East - University and Motel 6 Saskatoon Sk. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Saskatoon, with prices from S$ 56 to S$ 282 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Saskatoon are about 13% more expensive 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
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 Dollar branch at 2625 Airport Drive, which is 4 km from the city centre.
Expect to pay S$ 1.90 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 S$ 22.76 and S$ 30.34. The most frequently booked car type in Saskatoon is Mini (Dodge Grand Caravan or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Toyota Corolla or similar) is, on average, 66% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.