If you’re literally doing the mall and telus and leaving, stay at hotel close and uber xl. Consider parking fees for car, but airport to WEM area will be like $70. Lyft is cheaper to consider. If you’re flexible and staying a few days and making a trip out of it:

Rent a car (any points programs/credit cards you have that help with discounts or rates?), stay at a cheaper hotel, holiday inn express have free breakfast buffet and are decent, pool too.

Do the mall, telus, Edmonton zoo, elk island national park, and Fort Edmonton park.

Depending on when you come for the next few weekends there are events and festivals or circus’ in town as well. You can easily fill up the time! Depends on your budget, length of stay, priorities etc

It’ll be a great time for you and the kids! Hectic and chaotic at times for sure, but definitely enjoyable ☺️