Edmonton has a fairly dry climate, with the hot summers and cold
winters typical of Canada. Winter temperatures (December to
February) average between 5°F (-15°C) and 21°F (-6°C) in January.
Spring begins to warm up in late March, with rapid temperature
increases into April. The summers (June to August) are warm and
sunny, with average temperatures between 50°F (10°C) and 73°F
(23°C), with rainstorms in July. Autumn is between September and
November, with noticeably cooler temperatures.
Edmonton International Airport
Location: The airport is located 19 miles (30km) from Edmonton city
centre.
Time: GMT -7 (GMT-6 from the first Sunday in March to
the first Sunday in November).
Getting to the city:
Edmonton Skyshuttle provides convenient connections to major
hotels and other destinations across the city. Edmonton Transit
Service's Route 747 bus service connects passengers to the city's
bus and LRT network. Numerous taxi and limousine service companies
serve the airport. Other taxi companies may drop-off or pick-up
passengers in the commercial taxi area if prior arrangements have
been made.
Car Rental:
Car rental companies represented at the airport include Alamo,
Avis, Budget, Enterprise, Hertz, and National.
Airport Taxis:
Numerous taxi and limousine service companies serve the airport.
Other taxi companies may drop-off or pick-up passengers in the
commercial taxi area if prior arrangements have been made.
Ride-share apps such as Uber are also available.
Facilities:
Airport facilities include ATMs, currency exchange, a bank,
shopping (including a duty-free shop), an information booth, child
entertainment facilities, baggage storage, a chapel, wifi,
workstations, a bar, cafes, and restaurants.
Parking
Parking is available at the airport. There are free pick-up and
drop-off zones. Parking options include valet parking, executive
parking, easy parkade, and value parking.
Getting around in Edmonton occasionally requires
strategic planning. While the various neighbourhoods are relatively
compact, getting from one to the other can be a time-consuming
process. Public transportation is very good, with the Edmonton
Transit System and the Edmonton Light Rail Transit servicing most
of the city. Taxis are also available.