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, The Keg Steakhouse + Bar - Brighton (143 Gibson Bend) and Hunger Cure Restro Bar (10-123 2nd Ave S) are great picks.

When to visit Saskatoon

Saskatoon in December
Estimated hotel price
C$ 155
1 night at 3-star hotel
Saskatoon in December
Estimated hotel price
C$ 155
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 3 miles from the city centre Airlines that fly from Canada to Saskatoon include Air Canada, Air France and Aeromexico. The shortest domestic flight to Saskatoon departs from Vancouver and takes around 2h 01m.

Train

The train station in Saskatoon is called Saskatoon, and is located 4 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Saskatoon is to pick up a car rental from Regina, which is about 146 miles from Saskatoon. You’ll find branches of Budget and Dollar, among others, in Regina.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Saskatoon Husky Gas Bar - 315 Marquis Dr, located 4 miles from downtown Saskatoon. Saskatoon Heritage Inn Hotel is also a commonly used station, and is 1.6 miles from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Saskatoon, you’ll arrive at Saskatoon (YXE), which is located 3 miles from the city centre Airlines that fly from Canada to Saskatoon include Air Canada, Air France and Aeromexico. The shortest domestic flight to Saskatoon departs from Vancouver and takes around 2h 01m.

Train

The train station in Saskatoon is called Saskatoon, and is located 4 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Saskatoon is to pick up a car rental from Regina, which is about 146 miles from Saskatoon. You’ll find branches of Budget and Dollar, among others, in Regina.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Saskatoon Husky Gas Bar - 315 Marquis Dr, located 4 miles from downtown Saskatoon. Saskatoon Heritage Inn Hotel is also a commonly used station, and is 1.6 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Saskatoon

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Airlines serving Saskatoon

KLM
Good (1,410 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,565 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,004 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,782 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,012 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,405 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,486 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,440 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,289 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,057 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,135 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,057 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,473 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,872 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,003 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,163 reviews)
Air China
Good (122 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,672 reviews)
China Southern
Good (119 reviews)
Philippine Airlines
Good (935 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 Holiday Inn Express & Suites Saskatoon East - University By IHG. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Saskatoon, with prices from C$ 49 to C$ 254 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Saskatoon are about 11% 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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Saskatoon Inn & Conference Centre
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 143+
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Country Inn & Suites By Radisson, Saskatoon, Sask
2 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
C$ 126+
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Sandman Hotel Saskatoon
3 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
C$ 128+
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Travelodge Hotel by Wyndham Saskatoon
3 stars
Good (6.7, Good reviews)
C$ 125+
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Midtown Inn
2 stars
Good (6.6, Good reviews)
C$ 49+
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Super 8 by Wyndham Saskatoon Near Downtown
2 stars
Mediocre (3.5, Mediocre reviews)
C$ 77+
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Renting a car in Saskatoon

Renting a car in Saskatoon costs C$ 69 per day, on average, or C$ 138 if you want to rent it for 2 days. Hertz, Alamo and Enterprise Rent-A-Car 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 3 miles from the downtown.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 12% more expensive than at Saskatoon.

Expect to pay C$ 1.58 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$ 18.85 and C$ 25.13. The most frequently booked car type in Saskatoon is Intermediate (Tesla Model 3 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Mitsubishi Mirage or similar) are, on average, 63% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Saskatoon costs C$ 69 per day, on average, or C$ 138 if you want to rent it for 2 days. Hertz, Alamo and Enterprise Rent-A-Car 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 3 miles from the downtown.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 12% more expensive than at Saskatoon.

Expect to pay C$ 1.58 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$ 18.85 and C$ 25.13. The most frequently booked car type in Saskatoon is Intermediate (Tesla Model 3 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Mitsubishi Mirage or similar) are, on average, 63% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Saskatoon

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5 adults, 5 Bags

C$ 29/day

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Economy

2 adults, 2 Bags

C$ 33/day

Economy
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