With a population of 15,865, Yellowknife is the largest city in Northwest Territories, Canada by the number of inhabitants. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Yellowknife has to offer.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Yellowknife in July, when the average temperature is 62.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 69.8 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -20.2 °F, with an average temperature of -14.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 1.6″. In contrast, April is usually the driest month of the year in Yellowknife, with an average rainfall of 0.4″.
When flying to Yellowknife, you’ll arrive at Yellowknife (YZF), which is located 2 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Yellowknife from the United States departs from San Francisco and takes around 6h 51m.
Renting a car in Yellowknife costs $89 per day, on average, or $357 if you want to rent if for 4 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 3% more expensive than at Yellowknife.
Expect to pay $5.22 per gallon in Yellowknife (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $62.69 and $83.58. Intermediate (Class Intermediate SUV or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Yellowknife, while also 20% cheaper than other types, on average.
Standard SUV
5 Adults, 3 Bags
$85/day
Supplier choice
5 Adults, 5 Bags
$112/day