Lake Louise travel guide
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You're Going to Love Lake Louise
Lake Louise is a must-see destination in Alberta, Canada. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Lake Louise to see all of its attractions.
Activities & attractions in Lake Louise
Where to Eat in Lake Louise
If you’re looking for affordable options, Walliser Stube (111 Lake Louise Drive) and Fairview Bar & Restaurant (111 Lake Louise Drive) are great picks.
When to visit Lake Louise
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Lake Louise in July, when the average temperature is 13 °C, and the highest can go up to 20 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is December, when it can get as cold as -19 °C, with an average temperature of -13 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in November, when precipitation is around 57 mm. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Lake Louise, with an average rainfall of 32 mm.
How to Get to Lake Louise
Plane
Although Lake Louise doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Calgary Airport (YYC), which is located 96 miles from Lake Louise. Airlines that fly from Canada to Lake Louise include Air Canada, Air France and Aeromexico. The shortest domestic flight to Lake Louise departs from Vancouver and takes around 1h 15m.
Car
Another option to get to Lake Louise is to pick up a car rental from Calgary, which is about 95 miles from Lake Louise. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Avis, among others, in Calgary.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Lake Louise, including Rider Express, Red Arrow and Bus. From Edmonton, the bus ride to Lake Louise takes 170 miles and will cost you around C$ 160. From Kamloops, the ticket costs about C$ 230 for a journey of 510 miles.
Airports near Lake Louise
Airlines serving Lake Louise
Where to stay in popular areas of Lake Louise
Most booked hotels in Lake Louise
Renting a car in Lake Louise
Renting a car in Lake Louise costs C$ 288 per day, on average.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 73% more expensive than at Calgary.
Expect to pay C$ 1.79 per litre in Lake Louise (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 21.37 and C$ 28.49. Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Lake Louise, while also 70% cheaper than other types, on average.