The drive from Calgary International Airport to Canmore takes about 1 hour and 15 minutes (120 km).

Car Rentals at Calgary International Airport:
All major car rental companies are conveniently located inside the airport at the Rental Car Centre, on the Departures Level, Domestic Terminal, Area B — directly across the roadway from the Arrivals level.

You’ll find the counters and vehicle pickup area on Level 2 (2F) of the Parkade, connected via an indoor walkway from the terminal.

Available Rental Companies:

• Enterprise Rent-A-Car — Parkade Level 2, across from Arrivals

• National Car Rental — Parkade Level 2

• Alamo Rent A Car — Parkade Level 2

• Hertz — Parkade Level 2

• Avis — Parkade Level 2

• Budget Car Rental — Parkade Level 2

• Thrifty — Parkade Level 2

• Dollar — Parkade Level 2

Directions from YYC to Canmore:

• Exit the airport via Deerfoot Trail (Highway 2 South).

• Merge onto Stoney Trail West (Highway 201) toward Banff/Trans-Canada Highway (Highway 1).

• Follow Highway 1 West straight into the mountains — Canmore is your first major stop after passing through the Banff National Park gates.

• Take the Canmore exit, then follow signs toward Bow Valley Trail / Town Centre.

• Enjoy the view — it’s one of the most breathtaking drives in Canada.