Regina

The questions people ask first about Regina, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

• Cash or card?Currency is the Canadian dollar (CAD, $).Canada-wide
• SIM or eSIMRogers, Bell and Telus plus cheaper brands (Fido, Koodo, Public Mobile); prepaid SIMs in malls and stores.Canada-wide
• Tap waterTap water is drinkable; treat water from lakes and streams (giardia).Canada-wide
• TippingRestaurant: 15–20% of the pre-tax bill.Canada-wide
• Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 120 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Canada-wide
• SafetyRegina is generally safe for visitors in the day; the main risks are winter cold, long walks after dark in the warehouse district and North Central…

Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.

• CoffeeC$3–6 (≈ US$3–5)
• Street or quick mealSandwich or bowl at a downtown caféC$12–20 (≈ US$9–15)
• Beerdraught in a bar / can at a liquor storeC$7–9 (≈ US$6–7)C$2–4 (≈ US$2–3)
• SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a weekC$15–35 (≈ US$11–30)
• Museum or sight ticketMuseum entry (Royal Saskatchewan Museum)By donation
• Budget bedHostel or shared dorm bed, a night, per personC$45 (≈ US$35)
• Mid-range bedMid-range hotel double room, a night, per roomC$170 (≈ US$130)
• High-end bedMid-range hotel double room, a night, per roomC$280 (≈ US$250)

A day, not counting the bed: Budget C$90 (≈ US$70) · Mid C$160 (≈ US$120) · High C$280 (≈ US$250)

Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

Airports

YQR Regina International Airport (About 6 km (3.7 mi) southwest of downtown; Regina Transit route 24 runs to downtown Mon–Fri, 6:00–24:00)YQR Regina International Airport (About 6 km (3.7 mi) southwest of downtown; Regina Transit route 24 runs to downtown Mon–Fri, 6:00 AM–12:00 AM)YQR Regina International Airport (About 3.7 mi (6 km) southwest of downtown; Regina Transit route 24 runs to downtown Mon–Fri, 6:00–24:00)YQR Regina International Airport (About 3.7 mi (6 km) southwest of downtown; Regina Transit route 24 runs to downtown Mon–Fri, 6:00 AM–12:00 AM)

High / low, both scales · rd = rain days

Budget

C$90–140 (≈ US$70–110) excl. bed

Mid

C$150–230 (≈ US$110–170) excl. bed

High

C$250 (≈ US$190)+ excl. bed

• Winter wind chill can drop below −30 °C (−22 °F): cover skin, and check the Environment Canada forecast before walking anywhere.Winter wind chill can drop below −22 °F (−30 °C): cover skin, and check the Environment Canada forecast before walking anywhere.
• Distances between sights are longer than they look on the map; the RCMP Heritage Centre is about 5 km (3.1 mi) north of downtown.Distances between sights are longer than they look on the map; the RCMP Heritage Centre is about 3.1 mi (5 km) north of downtown.
• There is no Via Rail service to Regina: intercity travel is by bus (Rider Express, FlixBus) or car.
• Some downtown bars and the warehouse district get loud late on weekends; keep to lit streets and use a taxi after midnight.