Barrie travel guide
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You're Going to Love Barrie
With a population of 182,041, Barrie is a must-see destination in Ontario, Canada. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Barrie deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Activities & attractions in Barrie
Where to Eat in Barrie
If you’re looking for affordable options, The Farmhouse (268 Bradford Street) and The Keg Steakhouse + Bar - Barrie (1 - 110 Concert Way) are great picks.
When to visit Barrie
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Barrie in July, when the average temperature is 21 °C, and the highest can go up to 26 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -12 °C, with an average temperature of -8 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in September, when precipitation is around 94 mm. In contrast, March is usually the driest month of the year in Barrie, with an average rainfall of 58 mm.
How to Get to Barrie
Plane
Although Barrie doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Toronto Pearson Airport (YYZ), which is located 50 miles from Barrie. The shortest domestic flight to Barrie departs from Halifax and takes around 2h 24m.
Train
VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Barrie, followed by UP Express. The train journey from Barrie to London takes 2h 12m and costs around C$ 41 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Ottawa, expect to pay about C$ 55 for a 4h 04m trip. The train station in Barrie is called Barrie South, and is located 4 miles from the city centre.
Car
Another option to get to Barrie is to pick up a car rental from Toronto, which is about 54 miles from Barrie. You’ll find branches of Economy Rent a Car and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Toronto.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Barrie, including Rider Express, Bus and OurBus. From London, the bus ride to Barrie takes 130 miles and will cost you around C$ 45. From Ottawa, the ticket costs about C$ 59 for a journey of 240 miles. The most popular bus station is Barrie Downtown Barrie Terminal, located 1.5 miles from downtown Barrie. Barrie Allandale Waterfront Go is also a commonly used station, and is 2 miles from the city centre.
Airlines serving Barrie
Where to stay in Barrie
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Barrie, An IHG Hotel and Super 8 by Wyndham Barrie.
Where to stay in popular areas of Barrie
Most booked hotels in Barrie
Renting a car in Barrie
Renting a car in Barrie costs C$ 65 per day, on average, or C$ 130 if you want to rent it for 2 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 39% more expensive than at Toronto Pearson Intl.
Expect to pay C$ 1.97 per litre in Barrie (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 23.58 and C$ 31.44. The most frequently booked car type in Barrie is Full-size (Ford Super Duty or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Scion xB or similar) are, on average, 59% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.