Winnipeg travel guide
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You're Going to Love Winnipeg
With a population of 632.063, Winnipeg is the largest city in Manitoba, Canada by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Winnipeg deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Winnipeg
If you’re looking for affordable options, Carnaval Brazilian BBQ (270 Waterfront Drive) and Promenade Cafe and Wine (130-C Provencher Blvd) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Gather Craft Kitchen & Bar at Assiniboine Park (145 Leaf Wy.) and Chaise Cafe (271 Provencher Boulevard) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Winnipeg.
When to visit Winnipeg
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Winnipeg in July, when the average temperature is 20 °C, and the highest can go up to 25 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -21 °C, with an average temperature of -16 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 80 mm. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Winnipeg, with an average rainfall of 20 mm.
How to Get to Winnipeg
Plane
When flying to Winnipeg, you’ll arrive at Winnipeg (YWG), which is located 7 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Winnipeg from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 12h 09m.
Train
VIA Rail Canada is the only carrier operating train routes to Winnipeg. The train journey from Winnipeg to Toronto takes 34h 35m and costs around €190 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Vancouver, expect to pay about €240 for a 53h 00m trip. The train station in Winnipeg is called Winnipeg Union Station, and is located 0.1 km from the city centre.
Bus
You can travel by bus to Winnipeg using Ontario Northland or Rider Express. From Edmonton, the bus ride to Winnipeg takes 1738 km and will cost you around €362. From Toronto, the ticket costs about €187 for a journey of 3009 km. The most popular bus station is Winnipeg Southbound Lakewood at Southdale Centre, located 6 km from the city centre of Winnipeg. Winnipeg Sherbrook St "hsc University" is also a commonly used station, and is 2.4 km from the city centre.
Airports near Winnipeg
Airlines serving Winnipeg
Where to stay in Winnipeg
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Travelodge by Wyndham Winnipeg East and Days Inn and Suites Winnipeg Airport, Manitoba.
Where to stay in popular areas of Winnipeg
Most booked hotels in Winnipeg
Hiring a car in Winnipeg
Thrifty, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Hertz are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to hire a car in Winnipeg is the Dollar branch at 2000 Wellington Avenue, which is 7 km from the city centre.
Expect to pay €1.33 per litre in Winnipeg (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. The most frequently booked car type in Winnipeg is Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Premium car hire (RAM Pickup or similar) is, on average, 70% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.