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. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Barrie has to offer.
Activities & attractions in Barrie
Activities
Where to Eat in Barrie
If you’re looking for affordable options, 147 (147 Dunlop St E) and Il Buco (31 Dunlop Street East) 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 Gravenhurst Muskoka (YQA), which is located 70 km from Barrie. The shortest domestic flight to Barrie departs from Winnipeg and takes around 1h 30m.
Car
Another option to get to Barrie is to pick up a car rental from Toronto, which is about 86 km from Barrie. You’ll find branches of Ace and Zoom Rent A Car, among others, in Toronto.
Airlines serving Barrie
Where to stay in Barrie
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express & Suites Barrie By IHG and Super 8 by Wyndham Barrie South.
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$ 85 per day, on average, or C$ 254 if you want to rent it for 3 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 47% more expensive than at Toronto Pearson Intl.
Expect to pay C$ 2.10 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$ 25.13 and C$ 33.50. The most frequently booked car type in Barrie is Intermediate (GMC Terrain or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Toyota Camry or similar) are, on average, 44% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.