Collingwood travel guide
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You're Going to Love Collingwood
With a population of 15,809, Collingwood is a must-see destination in Ontario, Canada. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Collingwood to see all of its attractions.
Activities & attractions in Collingwood
Tours
Where to Eat in Collingwood
If you’re looking for affordable options, The Huron Club (94 Pine St) and Crow Bar and Variety (18 Huron St) are great picks.
When to visit Collingwood
How to Get to Collingwood
Plane
Although Collingwood doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Toronto Pearson Airport (YYZ), which is located 63 miles from Collingwood. The shortest domestic flight to Collingwood departs from Halifax and takes around 2h 24m.
Train
VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Collingwood, followed by UP Express. The train journey from Collingwood 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.
Car
Another option to get to Collingwood is to pick up a car rental from Toronto, which is about 71 miles from Collingwood. 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 Collingwood, including Rider Express, Bus and OurBus. From London, the bus ride to Collingwood takes 130 miles and will cost you around C$ 45. From Ottawa, the ticket costs about C$ 59 for a journey of 240 miles.
Airlines serving Collingwood
Where to stay in Collingwood
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Pleasant Manor Motel and Collingwood Motel.
Where to stay in popular areas of Collingwood
Most booked hotels in Collingwood
Renting a car in Collingwood
Renting a car in Collingwood costs C$ 53 per day, on average.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 24% more expensive than at Toronto Pearson Intl.
Expect to pay C$ 1.97 per litre in Collingwood (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 Collingwood is Compact (Hyundai Kona or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Mazda Mazda2 or similar) are, on average, 50% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.