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

Owen Sound travel guide

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You're Going to Love Owen Sound

With a population of 22,625, Owen Sound is a must-see destination in Ontario, Canada. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Owen Sound deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Owen Sound

If you’re looking for affordable options, East Side Mario's - Owen Sound (1315-16th St East) and Montana's BBQ & Bar - Owen Sound (1555 18th Ave East) are great picks.

When to visit Owen Sound

Owen Sound in December
Estimated hotel price
C$ 108
1 night at 3-star hotel
Owen Sound in December
Estimated hotel price
C$ 108
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Owen Sound in July, when the average temperature is 20 °C, and the highest can go up to 25 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -9 °C, with an average temperature of -5 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in December, when precipitation is around 130 mm. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Owen Sound, with an average rainfall of 70 mm.

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How to Get to Owen Sound

Plane

Although Owen Sound doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Gravenhurst Muskoka (YQA), which is located 85 miles from Owen Sound. The shortest domestic flight to Owen Sound departs from Winnipeg and takes around 2h 14m.

Car

Another option to get to Owen Sound is to pick up a car rental from Toronto, which is about 100 miles from Owen Sound. You’ll find branches of Ace and Zoom Rent A Car, among others, in Toronto.

Plane

Although Owen Sound doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Gravenhurst Muskoka (YQA), which is located 85 miles from Owen Sound. The shortest domestic flight to Owen Sound departs from Winnipeg and takes around 2h 14m.

Car

Another option to get to Owen Sound is to pick up a car rental from Toronto, which is about 100 miles from Owen Sound. You’ll find branches of Ace and Zoom Rent A Car, among others, in Toronto.

Airlines serving Owen Sound

Lufthansa
Good (8,226 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,571 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,198 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,060 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,481 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,551 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,248 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,645 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,729 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,655 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,160 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (949 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,977 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,205 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,573 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,531 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,467 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,429 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (430 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,593 reviews)
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Where to stay in Owen Sound

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Travelodge by Wyndham Owen Sound and Comfort Inn.

Where to stay in popular areas of Owen Sound

Most booked hotels in Owen Sound

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Best Western Inn On The Bay
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 199+
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Nights Inn Owen Sound
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 132+
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Comfort Inn
2 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
C$ 178+
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Owen Sound Inn
2 stars
Good (6.8, Good reviews)
C$ 108+
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Travelodge by Wyndham Owen Sound
2 stars
Good (6.7, Good reviews)
C$ 114+
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The Spark by Hilton Owen Sound
2 stars
Good (6.6, Good reviews)
C$ 194+
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Renting a car in Owen Sound

Renting a car in Owen Sound costs C$ 54 per day, on average, or C$ 108 if you want to rent it for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 21% cheaper than airport locations in Owen Sound.

Expect to pay C$ 2.02 per litre in Owen Sound (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 24.17 and C$ 32.22. The most frequently booked car type in Owen Sound is Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Kia Rio or similar) are, on average, 47% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Owen Sound costs C$ 54 per day, on average, or C$ 108 if you want to rent it for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 21% cheaper than airport locations in Owen Sound.

Expect to pay C$ 2.02 per litre in Owen Sound (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 24.17 and C$ 32.22. The most frequently booked car type in Owen Sound is Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Kia Rio or similar) are, on average, 47% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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