Calgary to Banff

From Calgary International Airport, the town of Banff is located in a UNESCO World Heritage site approximately 1.5 hour west along the Trans Canada Highway (Hwy 1).

By Shuttle
Enjoy the scenic journey from Calgary to Banff and get on the Banff Airporter. You will have access to the preferred rate ($45.05 each way with our delegate discount), schedule and online booking tool once the Delegate Area of the website is open. To book now, please email our Operations Manager with the name and Order ID number from your confirmation receipt.

By Private Limo, Sedan or Taxi
Another splendid and convenient way to travel! Visit Banff Airporter for additional information on how to book these services from/to the Calgary International Airport.

By Rental Car
The airport Rental Car Centre is located on the departures level across the roadway from the main terminal building. It can also be accessed by the elevator lobby arrivals roadway.

You can book online at www.avis.com, or by phone at 1-800-TRY-AVIS (1-800-879-2847)

Have Your Own Car?
Please be advised that guests self driving into Banff National Park will be required to purchase a Park Pass upon entering through the Park gates.  The Park Fees were recently updated on April 1, 2009.  Current rates are approximately $9.80 per adult per day or $19.60 per day for a car with 2-7 people.  For more information please visit the Parks Canada website.

Driving Directions
From Calgary International Airport (about 1 hour 45 minutes):

  • Exit the on-site airport parking & car rental lot and follow the signs for Barlow Trail and City Centre
  • Follow Barlow Trail South to 16th Avenue
  • Turn right (west) on 16th Avenue
  • 16th Avenue becomes Trans-Canada Highway 1, which takes you right to Banff
  • You must stop at the National Park Gates to obtain your Park Pass
  • 15 minutes past the park gate, exit at the Banff/Lake Minnewanka exit
  • Turn left at the stop sign onto Banff Ave
  • Follow Banff Ave through town and cross the bridge, getting in the left-hand lane
  • Make a left turn at the end of the bridge onto Spray Avenue; stay in the left-hand lane
  • This road will take you directly to the front doors of the hotel


Bus Service within Banff
For daily travel within the Banff town site, consider taking public transportation provided by the Town of Banff. Pick up the latest printed schedules and route information just about anywhere: hotels, Parks Canada Information Centre and administration building, on the bus, Banff Town Hall, the Banff Centre and more. This public bus service runs approximately every 30 – 35 minutes around the town. One route runs between The Fairmont Banff Springs and downtown along Banff Avenue to the northern end of the shopping district, allowing delegates to easily get to other hotels located within the downtown core. The fare is $2.00 per adult for a single trip but can cost as little as $1.50 with tokens. The bus operates in the summer 7:00 a.m. to Midnight.

For more information visit the Town of Banff website.
 

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