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.

Where to Eat in Lake Louise

If you’re looking for affordable options, Walliser Stube (111 Lake Louise Drive) and Alpine Social (111 Lake Louise Drive) are great picks.

When to visit Lake Louise

Lake Louise in November
Estimated hotel price
€228
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lake Louise in November
Estimated hotel price
€228
1 night at 3-star hotel

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.

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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. The shortest flight to Lake Louise from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 8h 21m.

Car

Another option to get to Lake Louise is to pick up a car hire from Calgary, which is about 95 miles from Lake Louise. You’ll find branches of Avis and Thrifty, among others, in Calgary.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Lake Louise, including Rider Express, Cold Shot and Ebus. From Lethbridge, the bus ride to Lake Louise takes 130 miles and will cost you around €46. From Edmonton, the ticket costs about €65 for a journey of 165 miles.

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. The shortest flight to Lake Louise from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 8h 21m.

Car

Another option to get to Lake Louise is to pick up a car hire from Calgary, which is about 95 miles from Lake Louise. You’ll find branches of Avis and Thrifty, among others, in Calgary.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Lake Louise, including Rider Express, Cold Shot and Ebus. From Lethbridge, the bus ride to Lake Louise takes 130 miles and will cost you around €46. From Edmonton, the ticket costs about €65 for a journey of 165 miles.

Airports near Lake Louise

Airlines serving Lake Louise

Lufthansa
Good (4,662 reviews)
KLM
Good (858 reviews)
SWISS
Good (924 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,488 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,598 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,302 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,557 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (475 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,939 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,126 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,786 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Finnair
Good (880 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,166 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
LOT
Good (682 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (916 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,568 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Lake Louise

Hiring a car in Lake Louise

Expect to pay €1.33 per litre in Lake Louise (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between €15.95 and €21.26.

Expect to pay €1.33 per litre in Lake Louise (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between €15.95 and €21.26.