Title: YHA Cairns Central - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # YHA Cairns Central Hostel with an outdoor pool, 10-minute walk to Cairns Esplanade ![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9629300/9629229/d9ad68a0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9629300/9629229/b938fba6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property entrance](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9629300/9629229/d6c1fbf0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Shared kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9629300/9629229/abbece74.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Twin Room with Ensuite | View from room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9629300/9629229/06be6561.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies YHA Cairns Central is steps from Central Shopping Centre. Guests can relax in the garden, browse the library, or use the business center and in-room WiFi. The property is praised for its helpful staff, and convenient bike rentals make exploring easy. 8.4 Very good ## Popular amenities - Breakfast available - Parking available - Kitchen - Air conditioning - Laundry - Pool ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Nov. 19 - Nov. 20](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-19&endDate=2025-11-20&selected=9629229&PinnedHotelID=9629229&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-19&endDate=2025-11-20&selected=9629229&PinnedHotelID=9629229&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Nov. 20 - Nov. 21](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-20&endDate=2025-11-21&selected=9629229&PinnedHotelID=9629229&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-20&endDate=2025-11-21&selected=9629229&PinnedHotelID=9629229&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Nov. 21 - Nov. 23](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-21&endDate=2025-11-23&selected=9629229&PinnedHotelID=9629229&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-21&endDate=2025-11-23&selected=9629229&PinnedHotelID=9629229&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Nov. 28 - 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City view - Sleeps 4 - 2 Twin Bunk Beds and 1 Double Bed ![Free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9629300/9629229/b3c5172f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Bed In 10 Share Female Dormitory - Sleeps 1 ![Free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9629300/9629229/c4de7f25.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Bed In 10 Share Mixed Dormitory - Sleeps 1 ![Free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9629300/9629229/f7a57c69.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Bed In 6 Share Mixed Dormitory - Sleeps 1 ![Free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9629300/9629229/6b3927df.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Bed In 4 Share Female Dormitory With Ensuite - Sleeps 1 ![Free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9629300/9629229/6b3927df.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Bed In 4 Share Male Dormitory With Ensuite - Sleeps 1 ![Free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9629300/9629229/181c0e52.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Twin Room With Ensuite - Sleeps 2 ![Free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9629300/9629229/76e9173d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Queen Room With Ensuite - Sleeps 2 ![Free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9629300/9629229/9de24c18.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Queen and 4 Singles with Ensuite - Sleeps 6 ![Free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9629300/9629229/91df3807.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Double Room with Shared Bathroom - Sleeps 2 ![View from room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9629300/9629229/f98c4921.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Bed in 10 Share Female Dormitory ### Highlights Air conditioning Shared/communal kitchen - 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Sleeps 1 - 1 Twin Bunk Bed ![Free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9629300/9629229/9176846b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Bed in 6 Share Mixed Dormitory with Ensuite ### Highlights Air conditioning Eco-friendly toiletries Private bathroom Shared/communal kitchen - Sleeps 1 - 1 Twin Bunk Bed ![Free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9629300/9629229/2243d500.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Bed in 4 Share Female Dormitory ### Highlights Air conditioning Shared/communal kitchen - Sleeps 1 - 1 Twin Bunk Bed ![Twin Room with Ensuite](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9629300/9629229/5f98896d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Twin Room with Ensuite 8.0 Very good 1 review ### Highlights Air conditioning Eco-friendly toiletries Private bathroom Shared/communal kitchen - Sleeps 2 - 2 Twin Beds ![Queen Plus Four with Ensuite](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9629300/9629229/7d4d0776.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Queen Plus Four with Ensuite ### Highlights Air conditioning Eco-friendly toiletries Private bathroom Shared/communal kitchen - 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[Sign in](https://www.expedia.ca/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FCairns-Hotels-Cairns-Central-YHA-Hostel.h9629229.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.ca/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FCairns-Hotels-Cairns-Central-YHA-Hostel.h9629229.Hotel-Information) ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-16.92510%2C145.77320&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=wdNLNB7nzNxnO63oebM_x09Tp7A=) 20-26 McLeod Street, Cairns, QLD, 4870 #### What's nearby - Cairns Central Shopping Centre - 1 min walk - 0.1 km - Cairns Night Markets - 6 min walk - 0.6 km - Cairns Esplanade - 8 min walk - 0.7 km - Reef Hotel Casino - 10 min walk - 0.9 km - Esplanade Lagoon - 10 min walk - 0.9 km #### Getting around - Cairns Station - 4 min walk - Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) - 7 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk - ‪T2 Tea - ‬1 min walk - ‪Gong Cha - ‬2 min walk - ‪The Grand Hotel - ‬1 min walk - ‪KFC - ‬2 min walk ## About this property ### YHA Cairns Central Hostel near Cairns Esplanade Take advantage of a garden, laundry facilities, and a business center at YHA Cairns Central. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay: - An outdoor pool - Continental breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and express check-out - Express check-in, a billiards/pool table, and a water dispenser - 1 meeting room, a vending machine, and multilingual staff - Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff Room features All 52 rooms offer comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi. 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Pool - Parking included - Free WiFi - Air conditioning 6.4 1,003 reviews CA $65 CA $72 total includes taxes & fees Dec 2 - Dec 3 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-02&endDate=2025-12-03&selected=3688067&PinnedHotelID=3688067&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in all rooms: Free WiFi - Available in some public areas: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Self parking on site (AUD 5 per day) ### Food and drink - Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: AUD 12 for adults and AUD 12 for children ### Things to do - Billiards/pool table - Outdoor pool ### Family friendly - Laundry facilities - Outdoor pool ### Conveniences - Laundry facilities - Limited-hour front desk - Luggage storage - Vending machine - Water dispenser ### Guest services - Multilingual staff - No housekeeping service - Tour and ticket assistance ### Business services - Business center - Meeting room ### Outdoors - Barbecue grill - Garden ### Accessibility - No elevator ### More - Comprehensive food waste policy - Comprehensive recycling policy - Designated smoking areas - Eco-friendly cleaning products used - Locally-owned and organized tours and activities - Water dispenser usage encouraged ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - Hair dryer (on request) - Towels provided ### Food and drink - Shared kitchen access ### More - Air conditioning - Bulk dispensers for toiletries - Energy-saving switches in guestrooms - Recycling - Water-efficient showers - Water-efficient toilets ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM Express check-in available Minimum check-in age: 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 10 AM Express check-out available ### Special check-in instructions The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM Front desk staffed during limited hours If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation ### Access methods Front desk (limited hours), lockbox ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are not available Cribs (infant beds) are not available ### Property payment types ## Important information ### Optional extras - Fee for continental breakfast: approximately AUD 12 for adults and AUD 12 for children - Self parking fee: AUD 5 per day The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### You need to know Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted Cashless transactions are available This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit ### We should mention This property does not have elevators ### Property is also known as Cairns Central YHA Hostel Cairns Central YHA Cairns Central Yha Backpackers Hotel Cairns Cairns Central Yha Backpackers Hotel YHA Cairns Central Cairns Cairns Central YHA Hostel YHA Cairns Central Hostel/Backpacker accommodation YHA Cairns Central Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Cairns ## Frequently asked questions ### Does YHA Cairns Central have a pool? > Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. ### How much does it cost to stay at YHA Cairns Central? > As of Nov 19, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at YHA Cairns Central on Nov 20, 2025 start from CA $86.89, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.ca/Cairns-Hotels-Cairns-Central-YHA-Hostel.h9629229.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### Is YHA Cairns Central pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much is parking? > Self parking is available for AUD 5 per day. ### What time is check-in at YHA Cairns Central? > Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at YHA Cairns Central? > Check-out is at 10 AM. ### Where is YHA Cairns Central located? > Located in Cairns Central Business District, this hostel is within a 10-minute walk of Cairns Central Shopping Centre and Cairns Esplanade. The Cairns Museum and Cairns Historical Society Museum are also within 10 minutes. Cairns Station is only a 4-minute walk. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## YHA Cairns Central Reviews 8.4 ### Very good All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 8.4 Cleanliness ### 8.2 Location ### 8.8 Staff & service ### 8.4 Eco-friendliness ### 8.2 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 78 8 - Good 96 6 - Okay 21 4 - Poor 7 2 - Terrible 4 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ryoichi Oct 24, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Had a great stay, thanks! ##### Ryoichi Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Johnny Aug 27, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Clean, nice green area to share and good parking. ##### Johnny Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### KYLE Oct 22, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities This was my first stay at a hostel. It was great. The folks at the front desk were very friendly and helpful. The kitchen facilities were great. The pool looked nice just didn’t get a chance to use it. All of the people staying there were friendly. Only complaint was there was only one dryer operational in the laundry room. I would highly recommend staying here if you are traveling to Cairns. ##### KYLE Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ed May 15, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Very friendly and comfortable! ##### Ed Stayed 1 night in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brian Jul 27, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities As a first time backpacker, I couldn't fault this establishment. It was impeccably clean, staff were friendly, bedding and beds impeccably clean and comfortable. Sheets even had iron marks on them. I would go there again. ##### Brian Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Samuel Sep 16, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Good ##### Samuel Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Susan Aug 31, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Staff lovely, areas clean, quiet. ##### Susan Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### ?? Apr 4, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Absolutely graetest hottel Ive ever stayed. ##### ?? Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sarah Sep 29, 2024 Liked: Property conditions & facilities Great property would recommend ##### Sarah Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Matt Jan 11, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Nice hostel, quiet area, easy street parking ##### Matt Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Barbara Aug 7, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Everything in rooms clean.& in good condition. Amazing kitchen ! Toilet and shower block new and clean. Pool clean and inviting . Cairns mall just across the street with huge food court plus many shops. Room mates were lovely considerate Asian girls. All in all a wonderful stay ##### Barbara Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### Owal Sep 7, 2025 Liked: Staff & service Functional room for my stay, rather basic but suited me fine. Small car park was also used, nearly full on arrival but managed to secure a spot. Noise from other guests speaking loudly in common outside areas by the pool in the early morning having breakfast and in the evening having dinner (surprisingly quiet during the day). Noise from a neighbouring bar when I stayed which stopped at 11pm. ##### Owal Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Emily Oct 25, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities This was a great place to stay in Cairns! 10-15 minutes walk to the wharf and great shopping and dining. Large kitchen and shared area in the hostel and I loved that they advertised local events and activities happening. ##### Emily Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### HERMANN Sep 9, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities easy to get to places ##### HERMANN Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Janford Jan 5, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Would definitely choose and recommend YHA to a friend the next time. 👍 ##### Janford ### 2/10 Terrible #### Elizah Aug 16, 2025 Alright ##### Elizah Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shinji May 15, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities The staff is very kind. ##### Shinji Stayed 2 nights in May 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Asher Sep 10, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Good, cheap accommodation in central Cairns ##### Asher Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Steven Oct 25, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Cairns Dive trip Great facilities, great staff and a great experience all round. Will definately recommend and use again ##### Steven Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### HIKARU Jul 2, 2024 Great kitchen ##### HIKARU Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Jordan Jun 13, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Good experience all around. ##### Jordan Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### Rhiannon Aug 29, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service Was great to meet some lovely ladies during my 2 night stay. Staff was excellent and accommodating. The bed was uncomfortable. Convenient location. ##### Rhiannon Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Oct 15, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Comfortable and good value Nice hostel with friendly and helpful staff. Private room is very comfortable and good value for money. Hostel itself is quite social through the events they put on every night but relaxed in the day which makes a good mix. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### owen Aug 2, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Easy for when in transit ##### owen Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### SHINJI Aug 31, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Great. ##### SHINJI Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Hotel Riu Santa Fe - All Inclusive](https://www.expedia.ca/Los-Cabos-Hotels-Riu-Santa-Fe-All-Inclusive.h1775300.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in Clearwater](https://www.expedia.ca/Clearwater-Hotels.d6139224.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Brisbane Skytower by CLLIX](https://www.expedia.ca/Brisbane-Hotels-Arise-Brisbane-Skytower.h19178209.Hotel-Information) > > [Days Inn & Conference Center by Wyndham Bridgewater](https://www.expedia.ca/Lunenburg-Hotels-Days-Inn-Conference-Center-By-Wyndham-Bridgewater.h62699.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in Whistler](https://www.expedia.ca/Whistler-Hotels.d4115.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Chipman Hill Suites - Pratt House](https://www.expedia.ca/Saint-John-Hotels-Chipman-Hill-Suites-Pratt-House.h14833467.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels near Seattle Premium Outlets](https://www.expedia.ca/Seattle-Premium-Outlets-Hotels.0-l6161597-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Hilton Surfers Paradise Hotel & Residences](https://www.expedia.ca/Gold-Coast-Hotels-Hilton-Surfers-Paradise-Hotel-And-Residences.h4238660.Hotel-Information) > > [Hampton Inn by Hilton Chilliwack](https://www.expedia.ca/Chilliwack-Hotels-Hampton-Inn-By-Hilton-Chilliwack-BC.h6106963.Hotel-Information) > > [Q1 Resort & Spa](https://www.expedia.ca/Gold-Coast-Hotels-Q1-Resort-Spa.h1859086.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in West Hawk Lake](https://www.expedia.ca/West-Hawk-Lake-Hotels.d181810.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Tangalooma Island Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Brisbane-Hotels-Tangalooma-Island-Resort.h2254989.Hotel-Information) > > [Sea World Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Gold-Coast-Hotels-Sea-World-Resort.h871443.Hotel-Information) > > [Peppers Soul Surfers Paradise](https://www.expedia.ca/Gold-Coast-Hotels-Peppers-Soul-Surfers-Paradise.h4619963.Hotel-Information) > > [Burleigh Surf Apartments](https://www.expedia.ca/Gold-Coast-Hotels-Burleigh-Surf-Apartments.h4593274.Hotel-Information) > > [Casino Hotels in Kamloops](https://www.expedia.ca/Kamloops-Hotels-Casino-Hotel.0-0-d3979-tCasinoHotel.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Belise Apartments](https://www.expedia.ca/Brisbane-Hotels-Belise-Apartments.h16643532.Hotel-Information) > > [Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Gold Coast](https://www.expedia.ca/Gold-Coast-Hotels-Sheraton-Grand-Mirage-Resort.h11768.Hotel-Information) ### Flights > [Flights from Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Toronto (YYZ)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/fll/yyz/fort-lauderdale-to-toronto) > > [Air Canada London (LHR) to Calgary (YYC) flights](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flight-routes/air-canada-from-heathrow-to-calgary-intl/ac/lhr/yyc) > > [Flights from Dieppe (YQM) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yqm/fll/moncton-to-fort-lauderdale) > > [Flights from Vancouver (YVR) to San José del Cabo (SJD)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yvr/sjd/vancouver-to-san-jose-del-cabo) > > [Flights from Hamilton (YHM) to Calgary (YYC)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yhm/yyc/hamilton-to-calgary) > > [Flights from Vancouver (YVR) to Rome (FCO)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yvr/fco/vancouver-to-rome) > > [WestJet Goffs (YHZ) to Calgary (YYC) flights](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flight-routes/westjet-from-stanfield-intl-to-calgary-intl/ws/yhz/yyc) ### Cars > [Enterprise Car Rentals In Port Elgin](https://www.expedia.ca/Enterprise-Car-Rentals-In-Port-Elgin.d181899-c15.Car-Rental-Guide-Suppliers) > > [Enterprise Destinations In Canada](https://www.expedia.ca/Enterprise-Destinations-In-Canada.d31-c15.Car-Rental-Destination-Suppliers) > > [Car rentals in Honolulu](https://www.expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Honolulu.d1488.Car-Rental-Guide)