Introduction
What to do
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting 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. Saskatoon deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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, 2nd Ave Grill (10-123 2nd Ave. South) and Picaro Cocktails & Tacos (101 20th St W) are great picks.

When to visit Saskatoon

Saskatoon in December
Estimated hotel price
C$ 151
1 night at 3-star hotel
Saskatoon in December
Estimated hotel price
C$ 151
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 Airlines that fly from Canada to Saskatoon include Air Canada, Air France and Avianca. The shortest domestic flight to Saskatoon departs from Abbotsford and takes around 3h 14m.

Train

The train station in Saskatoon is called Saskatoon, and is located 6 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Saskatoon is to pick up a car rental from Regina, which is about 235 km from Saskatoon. You’ll find branches of Budget and Thrifty, among others, in Regina.

Bus

Rider Express operates bus routes to Saskatoon. The most popular bus station is Saskatoon Husky Gas Bar - 315 Marquis Dr, located 7 km from downtown Saskatoon. Saskatoon 210 2nd Ave is also a commonly used station, and is 0.6 km from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Saskatoon, you’ll arrive at Saskatoon (YXE), which is located 5 km from the city centre Airlines that fly from Canada to Saskatoon include Air Canada, Air France and Avianca. The shortest domestic flight to Saskatoon departs from Abbotsford and takes around 3h 14m.

Train

The train station in Saskatoon is called Saskatoon, and is located 6 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Saskatoon is to pick up a car rental from Regina, which is about 235 km from Saskatoon. You’ll find branches of Budget and Thrifty, among others, in Regina.

Bus

Rider Express operates bus routes to Saskatoon. The most popular bus station is Saskatoon Husky Gas Bar - 315 Marquis Dr, located 7 km from downtown Saskatoon. Saskatoon 210 2nd Ave is also a commonly used station, and is 0.6 km from the city centre.

Airports near Saskatoon

YXESaskatoon

Airlines serving Saskatoon

Lufthansa
Good (7,046 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,933 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,697 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,216 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,251 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,852 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (855 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,317 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (852 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,069 reviews)
China Southern
Good (96 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,767 reviews)
Air China
Good (88 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,698 reviews)
Philippine Airlines
Good (857 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 Best Western Blairmore. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Saskatoon, with prices from C$ 48 to C$ 285 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Saskatoon are about 30% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Saskatoon

Most booked hotels in Saskatoon

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Delta Hotels by Marriott Bessborough
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 191+
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Saskatoon Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 144+
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Country Inn & Suites By Radisson, Saskatoon, Sask
2 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
C$ 126+
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Sandman Hotel Saskatoon
3 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
C$ 140+
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Travelodge Hotel by Wyndham Saskatoon
3 stars
Good (6.7, Good reviews)
C$ 120+
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Nettys Nest Visitor Lodge
2 stars
Okay (5.4, Okay reviews)
C$ 69+
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Renting a car in Saskatoon

Renting a car in Saskatoon costs C$ 73 per day, on average, or C$ 147 if you want to rent it for 2 days. Hertz, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Budget are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Saskatoon is the Alamo branch at 2625 Airport Dr, which is 4 km from the downtown.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 22% more expensive than at Saskatoon.

Expect to pay C$ 1.72 per litre in Saskatoon (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 20.60 and C$ 27.47. The most frequently booked car type in Saskatoon is Compact (Hyundai Accent or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Chevrolet Sonic Sedan or similar) are, on average, 59% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Saskatoon costs C$ 73 per day, on average, or C$ 147 if you want to rent it for 2 days. Hertz, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Budget are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Saskatoon is the Alamo branch at 2625 Airport Dr, which is 4 km from the downtown.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 22% more expensive than at Saskatoon.

Expect to pay C$ 1.72 per litre in Saskatoon (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 20.60 and C$ 27.47. The most frequently booked car type in Saskatoon is Compact (Hyundai Accent or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Chevrolet Sonic Sedan or similar) are, on average, 59% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Saskatoon

Economy

2 adults, 2 Bags

C$ 30/day

Economy

Standard

5 adults, 3 Bags

C$ 30/day

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