Ground Transportation Options - AO Trips
Below are several options for you to make your own transportation arrangements from/to Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Fairmont Banff Springs. If your travel plans include other destinations such as Lake Louise or Jasper, these companies can provide required transfers. Please contact them directly for quotes.
CAD = Canadian Dollars (Exchange rates are subject to change daily and will depend on your credit card company – i.e., if the exchange rate is .75 then $100 CAD will be $75 U.S. Dollars)
GST = Government Sales Tax
Taxis and private transfers have limited availability and books up quickly.
Airport pickups are subject to an airport fee ($20-$70 CAD depending on vehicle type).
BANFF TAXI: https://www.banfftransportation.com/banff-taxi-service.html
Note: 2023 pricing – 2024 pricing may increase – pricing quoted is for each way
Standard taxi or minivan (max 4 ppl with luggage) $300.00 CAD + gratuity*
Full size Van (max 14 ppl with luggage) $425.00 CAD + gratuity*
BANFF SEDAN: https://banffsedan.com/ or call: 403.762.3330
Receive a 10% discount on Banff Sedan's private transfers between the Calgary Airport, Banff & Lake Louise. Click Banff Sedan and then Book Now. Proceed through the reservation and type - AOTRIPS - in the "Promo Code" section on the final payment page to receive the discount. To guarantee availability, we recommend that you make a reservation at least a month prior to travel.
Pricing quoted is for each way including a 10% discount for A-O Trips
Sedan (max 3 ppl with luggage) $452.38 CAD including discount, taxes - one way*
SUV (max 5 ppl with luggage) $472.06 CAD including discount, taxes - one way*
Sprinter (max 11 ppl with luggage) $763.14 CAD including discount, taxes - one way*
*Gratuities are not included, suggest 15-18%.
*Rates are subject to change without notice.
It is recommended to choose a transfer time that is at least one hour after you land when departing the airport and a transfer that will arrive at the airport at least: 2 hours for a domestic flight, 2.5-3 hours for a U.S. bound or international flight (as you will need to clear U.S. customs in Canada).
BANFF AIRPORTER:
Receive a 15% discount on the Banff Airporter's daily shuttle service between Calgary International Airport and Banff. Click Banff Airporter and then Book Now. Proceed through the reservation and type - AOTRIPS - in the "Promo Code" section on the final payment page to receive the discount. To guarantee availability, make a reservation at least a month prior to travel.
Pricing quoted is for each way including a 15% discount for A-O Trips
Calgary Airport to Fairmont Banff Springs departures: | 10:00 am; 11:30 am; 12:30pm; 1:30 pm; 2:30 pm; 3:30 pm; 4:30 pm; 6:30 pm; 8:30 pm 10:30 pm** |
Fairmont Banff Springs to Calgary Airport departures: | 4:50 am; 6:50 am; 7:50 am; 9:20 am; 11:20 am; 12:20 pm; 1:20 pm; 3:20 pm; 5:20 pm; 7:20 pm** |
Adults 18-64: $73.89 CAD including discount & taxes - one way*
Seniors 65+: $66.50 CAD including discount & taxes - one way*
Child 6-17: $36.94 CAD including discount & taxes - one way*
Child under 5: free (Booking for infants must be made over the phone)
*Pricing does not include gratuities (can be added at booking) or fuel surcharges, on average it is $2.80 CAD per transfer
**, * Schedule and rates are subject to change without notice.
The Concierge team at Fairmont Banff Springs can assist with arranging on own transportation with shared shuttle companies, taxis, and private vehicles. Reservations are suggested well in advance.
The Fairmont Concierge team can be contacted via email:
It is recommended that you purchase travel insurance as the shuttle companies and sedan companies are not responsible for travel delays caused by airlines, weather etc. A refund cannot be guaranteed if you are delayed in your travels.
Traveling with children: please bring car seats or booster seats for children as needed. If you need a car seat or booster seat provided for you, there will be an additional cost and this needs to be arranged in advance at the time of booking.