Introduction
What to do
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

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.

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. For delicious green meals, Milestones Grill + Bar - Barrie (150 Park Place Blvd) and Beertown Public House - Barrie (12 Fairview Rd Unit 5) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Barrie.

When to visit Barrie

Barrie in December
Estimated hotel price
C$ 131
1 night at 3-star hotel
Barrie in December
Estimated hotel price
C$ 131
1 night at 3-star hotel

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.

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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 80 km from Barrie. The shortest domestic flight to Barrie departs from Thunder Bay and takes around 1h 45m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Barrie, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Barrie to London takes 2h 12m and costs around C$ 49 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Windsor, expect to pay about C$ 56 for a 4h 10m trip. The train station in Barrie is called Barrie South, and is located 6 km from the city centre.

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 Turo and Fox, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Barrie, including Red Arrow, Rider Express and FlixBus. From Buffalo, the bus ride to Barrie takes 274 km and will cost you around C$ 54. From Ottawa, the ticket costs about C$ 55 for a journey of 443 km. The most popular bus station is Barrie Downtown Barrie Terminal, located 2.4 km from downtown Barrie. Barrie Allandale Waterfront Go is also a commonly used station, and is 3 km from the city centre.

Plane

Although Barrie doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Toronto Pearson Airport (YYZ), which is located 80 km from Barrie. The shortest domestic flight to Barrie departs from Thunder Bay and takes around 1h 45m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Barrie, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Barrie to London takes 2h 12m and costs around C$ 49 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Windsor, expect to pay about C$ 56 for a 4h 10m trip. The train station in Barrie is called Barrie South, and is located 6 km from the city centre.

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 Turo and Fox, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Barrie, including Red Arrow, Rider Express and FlixBus. From Buffalo, the bus ride to Barrie takes 274 km and will cost you around C$ 54. From Ottawa, the ticket costs about C$ 55 for a journey of 443 km. The most popular bus station is Barrie Downtown Barrie Terminal, located 2.4 km from downtown Barrie. Barrie Allandale Waterfront Go is also a commonly used station, and is 3 km from the city centre.

Airports near Barrie

YYZToronto Pearson Intl
YTZToronto Island
YHMHamilton

Airlines serving Barrie

Lufthansa
Good (7,265 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,383 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,208 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,683 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,976 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,923 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,858 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,893 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,465 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (821 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,295 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,609 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,819 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,448 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,105 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (350 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,227 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,535 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,316 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,929 reviews)
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Where to stay in Barrie

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express & Suites Barrie and Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Barrie.

Where to stay in popular areas of Barrie

Most booked hotels in Barrie

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Carriage Ridge Resort, Ascend Hotel Collection
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 154+
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Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Barrie
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
C$ 213+
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Monte Carlo Inn Barrie Suites
3 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
C$ 123+
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Quality Inn
2 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
C$ 144+
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Travelodge by Wyndham Barrie
2 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
C$ 101+
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Super 8 by Wyndham Barrie South
2 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
C$ 113+
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Renting a car in Barrie

Renting a car in Barrie costs C$ 94 per day, on average, or C$ 187 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, 25% more expensive than at Toronto Pearson Intl.

Expect to pay C$ 1.64 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$ 19.59 and C$ 26.12. The most frequently booked car type in Barrie is Full-size (Ford Expedition or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Chevrolet Cruze or similar) are, on average, 38% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Barrie costs C$ 94 per day, on average, or C$ 187 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, 25% more expensive than at Toronto Pearson Intl.

Expect to pay C$ 1.64 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$ 19.59 and C$ 26.12. The most frequently booked car type in Barrie is Full-size (Ford Expedition or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Chevrolet Cruze or similar) are, on average, 38% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Barrie

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5 adults, 5 Bags

C$ 58/day

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Compact SUV

4 adults, 2 Bags

C$ 58/day

Compact SUV
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