Canton travel guide

Canton Tourism | Canton Guide

You're Going to Love Canton

With a population of 86,825, Canton is a must-see destination in Michigan, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Canton deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Canton

If you’re looking for affordable options, bd's Mongolian Grill - Canton (42089 Ford Rd) and Buffalo Wild Wings - Canton (41980 Ford Rd) are great picks.

When to visit Canton

Canton in March
Estimated hotel price
$92
1 night at 3-star hotel
Canton in March
Estimated hotel price
$92
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Canton

Plane

When flying to Canton, you’ll arrive at Detroit Metro Airport (DTW), which is located 9 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Canton departs from Philadelphia and takes around 1h 40m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Canton, followed by Lufthansa. The train journey from Canton to Toronto takes 4h 21m and costs around $226 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Chicago, expect to pay about $37 for a 5h 20m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Canton is to pick up a car rental from Detroit, which is about 22 miles from Canton. You’ll find branches of Turo and Dollar, among others, in Detroit.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Canton, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Bus. From Toronto, the bus ride to Canton takes 350 miles and will cost you around $43. From Chicago, the ticket costs about $75 for a journey of 505 miles.

Plane

When flying to Canton, you’ll arrive at Detroit Metro Airport (DTW), which is located 9 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Canton departs from Philadelphia and takes around 1h 40m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Canton, followed by Lufthansa. The train journey from Canton to Toronto takes 4h 21m and costs around $226 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Chicago, expect to pay about $37 for a 5h 20m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Canton is to pick up a car rental from Detroit, which is about 22 miles from Canton. You’ll find branches of Turo and Dollar, among others, in Detroit.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Canton, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Bus. From Toronto, the bus ride to Canton takes 350 miles and will cost you around $43. From Chicago, the ticket costs about $75 for a journey of 505 miles.

Airports near Canton

Airlines serving Canton

Lufthansa
Good (4,696 reviews)
KLM
Good (846 reviews)
SWISS
Good (955 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,593 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,260 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,587 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (488 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,600 reviews)
Air France
Good (980 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,110 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,431 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,969 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,964 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (227 reviews)
Finnair
Good (856 reviews)
LOT
Good (677 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,166 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (834 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,725 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (519 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Canton

Most booked hotels in Canton

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Detroit Metro Airport
3 stars
Good (7.6, 712 reviews)
$99+
Hampton Inn & Suites Detroit-Canton
2 stars
Good (7.5, 325 reviews)
$134+
Comfort Inn Metro Airport
3 stars
Good (7.2, 906 reviews)
$97+
Baymont by Wyndham Detroit Airport/Romulus
2 stars
Good (7.1, 1194 reviews)
$69+
La Quinta Inn By Wyndham Detroit Canton
2 stars
Good (6.9, 1025 reviews)
$72+
Comfort Suites Canton
3 stars
Good (6.7, 334 reviews)
$95+

Renting a car in Canton

Renting a car in Canton costs $69 per day, on average, or $138 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 6% cheaper than airport locations in Canton.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Canton (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Canton is Economy (Jeep Wrangler or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Toyota Prius c or similar) are, on average, 58% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Canton costs $69 per day, on average, or $138 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 6% cheaper than airport locations in Canton.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Canton (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Canton is Economy (Jeep Wrangler or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Toyota Prius c or similar) are, on average, 58% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.