Summerside travel guide
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You're Going to Love Summerside
With a population of 14,808, Summerside is a must-see destination in Prince Edward Island, Canada. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Summerside deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Summerside
If you’re looking for affordable options, Five Eleven West (511 Notre Dame St) and PEI Lobster House (370 Water St) are great picks.
When to visit Summerside
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Summerside in July, when the average temperature is 66.2 °F, and the highest can go up to 75.2 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 10.4 °F, with an average temperature of 17.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in December, when precipitation is around 3.9″. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Summerside, with an average rainfall of 2.9″.
How to Get to Summerside
Plane
Although Summerside doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Charlottetown (YYG), which is located 32 miles from Summerside. The shortest flight to Summerside from the United States departs from Orlando and takes around 8h 42m.
Car
Another option to get to Summerside is to pick up a car rental from Halifax, which is about 121 miles from Summerside. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Dollar, among others, in Halifax.
Airlines serving Summerside
Where to stay in popular areas of Summerside
Most booked hotels in Summerside
Renting a car in Summerside
Renting a car in Summerside costs $77 per day, on average, or $154 if you want to rent if for 2 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 Charlottetown.
Expect to pay $5.22 per gallon in Summerside (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.