Downtown Edmonton and the Ice District are walkable and connected by the LRT, so a rental car isn’t necessary for a trip that stays in the city core.
Edmonton Spreads Out More Than Its Downtown Suggests
West Edmonton Mall, several river valley trailheads, and outlying attractions sit far enough from downtown that a car or a longer transit ride is often needed to reach them comfortably.
When a Car Helps
Elk Island National Park, about 30 minutes east and home to free-roaming bison herds, and Fort Edmonton Park on the city’s edge are both easier to reach with your own car.
Compare rental rates above if Elk Island or Fort Edmonton Park are part of your plans, or check flight and hotel options if you’re keeping things downtown.