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. We recommend you stay at least 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Saskatoon has to offer.
Downtown is the neighbourhood with the most restaurants in Saskatoon. These include popular favourites such as Hearth Restaurant (102 Spadina Cres E), La Cucina Ristorante (145 3rd Ave S) and Taverna Italian Kitchen (219 21st St E). If you’re looking for affordable options, 2nd Ave Grill (10-123 2nd Ave. South) and The Keg Steakhouse + Bar - Brighton (143 Gibson Bend) are great picks.
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.
When flying to Saskatoon, you’ll arrive at Saskatoon (YXE), which is located 3 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Saskatoon from India departs from New Delhi and takes around 27h 13m.
VIA Rail Canada is the only carrier operating train routes to Saskatoon. The train journey from Saskatoon to Edmonton takes 10h 07m and costs around ₹ 5,588 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Vancouver, expect to pay about ₹ 18,516 for a 37h 57m trip. The train station in Saskatoon is called Saskatoon, and is located 4 miles from the city centre.
Rider Express operates bus routes to Saskatoon. From Edmonton, the bus ride to Saskatoon takes 380 miles and will cost you around ₹ 11,677. From Calgary, the ticket costs about ₹ 17,515 for a journey of 565 miles. The most popular bus station is Saskatoon Husky Gas Bar - 315 Marquis Dr, located 4 miles from the city centre of Saskatoon. Saskatoon 210 2nd Ave is also a commonly used station, and is 0.4 miles from the city centre.
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express & Suites Saskatoon East - University and Motel 6 Saskatoon Sk. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Saskatoon, with prices from ₹ 3,420 to ₹ 17,276 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Saskatoon are about 13% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Alamo, Hertz and Enterprise Rent-A-Car are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to hire a car in Saskatoon is the Dollar branch at 2625 Airport Drive, which is 3 miles from the city centre.
Expect to pay ₹ 115 per litre in Saskatoon (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,381 and ₹ 1,842. Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Saskatoon, while also 36% cheaper than other types, on average.