Entering Banff National Park – Canada



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As we are planning our road trip in Canada we are looking at what things we need to know and do before we go.

One of the things that has come up in our research is the need for a National Park Pass while we are in Banff National Park. These can be ordered online and then depending on the type of pass, they can just be printed out and displayed on the left-hand side of the car dashboard while in the national park.

You can purchase either a day pass or an annual pass. The day passes can be purchased for multiple days and there is a handy calculator available at this website that will tell you what is going to be the best value for the period you are visiting, what the cost is and allow you to order yours.

It looks like you can only order a pass 1 month in advance, so we can’t order ours as yet. Based on using similar dates though it looks like it is cheaper to get day passes up to the 6 day mark. Once you reach 7 days though an annual pass is more cost effective.

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Travel Money & Currency Conversion: We use both Up Bank and Wise for the best currency conversion rates with support for Apple Pay and Android Pay plus excellent in-app customer support while you are travelling.

Flights: We check a few sites for different prices. Travelling from Australia, I always check Qantas directly for reward flights, but otherwise, I check and compare the cost of flights with SkyScanner. It’s always worth checking alternative routes and days, especially where there are multiple stopover options or nearby alternative airports.

Accommodation: We usually book through Agoda as we find their prices are the lowest and cancellation policies + loyalty benefits work out the best. We also use Airbnb from time to time.

Car Rental: We use AutoEurope to compare rental car prices with all the big international brands like Europcar, Budget, Hertz and Avis. We usually end up using Avis or Europcar as they offer the best deals (make sure to check their current offers for bonus discounts) and both maintain their vehicles well with relatively new fleets.

Tours & Activities: We generally try to book activities through one of these third-party sites ViatorGet Your Guide & Klook due to their flexible cancellation policies (saved us a lot of money trying to travel post-COVID) and price guarantees (often better prices than booking direct). We also book through Red Balloon on occasion for more unique Aussie and NZ activities.

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