Banff travel guide
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You're Going to Love Banff
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.
Where to Eat in Banff
If you’re looking for affordable options, LUPO Italian Ristorante & Patio (208 Wolf St) and Sky Bistro, Mountain Top Dining @ Banff Gondola (1 Mountain Ave PO Box 1140 Stn Main) are great picks.
When to visit Banff
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.
How to Get to Banff
Plane
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 the United Arab Emirates departs from Dubai and takes around 25h 31m.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Banff, including Rider Express, Red Arrow and Cold Shot. From Edmonton, the bus ride to Banff takes 274 km and will cost you around AED 279. From Kelowna, the ticket costs about AED 727 for a journey of 885 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.
Airlines serving Banff
Where to stay in Banff
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hi Banff Alpine Centre - Hostel and Best Western Plus Siding 29 Lodge.
Where to stay in popular areas of Banff
Most booked hotels in Banff
Hiring a car in 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 Hertz branch at 405 Spray Ave, which is 1 km from the city centre.
Expect to pay AED 4.56 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 AED 54.65 and AED 72.87. 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 (Chevrolet Sonic Sedan or similar) is, on average, 38% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.