Cambridge travel guide

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You're Going to Love Cambridge

With a population of 120,372, Cambridge is a must-see destination in Ontario, Canada. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Cambridge deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Cambridge

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Keg Steakhouse + Bar - Cambridge (44 Pinebush Rd) and Foundry Tavern (74 Grand Ave S) are great picks.

When to visit Cambridge

Cambridge in January
Estimated hotel price
$89
1 night at 3-star hotel
Cambridge in January
Estimated hotel price
$89
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Cambridge

Plane

When flying to Cambridge, you’ll arrive at Toronto Kitchener-Waterloo (YKF), which is located 12 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Cambridge from the United States departs from Nashville and takes around 1h 59m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Cambridge, followed by UP Express. The train journey from Cambridge to Ottawa takes 4h 04m and costs around $40 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Windsor, expect to pay about $40 for a 4h 09m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Cambridge is to pick up a car rental from Toronto, which is about 51 miles from Cambridge. 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 Cambridge, including Bus, OurBus and Rider Express. From London, the bus ride to Cambridge takes 209 km and will cost you around $33. From Buffalo, the ticket costs about $50 for a journey of 266 km.

Plane

When flying to Cambridge, you’ll arrive at Toronto Kitchener-Waterloo (YKF), which is located 12 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Cambridge from the United States departs from Nashville and takes around 1h 59m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Cambridge, followed by UP Express. The train journey from Cambridge to Ottawa takes 4h 04m and costs around $40 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Windsor, expect to pay about $40 for a 4h 09m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Cambridge is to pick up a car rental from Toronto, which is about 51 miles from Cambridge. 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 Cambridge, including Bus, OurBus and Rider Express. From London, the bus ride to Cambridge takes 209 km and will cost you around $33. From Buffalo, the ticket costs about $50 for a journey of 266 km.

Airports near Cambridge

Airlines serving Cambridge

Lufthansa
Good (4,640 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
SWISS
Good (925 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,473 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,601 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,298 reviews)
Air France
Good (982 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,557 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (477 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,937 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,126 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,481 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,770 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Finnair
Good (879 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,165 reviews)
LOT
Good (682 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (913 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Cambridge

Most booked hotels in Cambridge

The Arlington Hotel, BW Signature Collection
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 373 reviews)
$99+
Cambridge Hotel and Conference Centre
3 stars
Excellent (8, 440 reviews)
$93+
Four Points by Sheraton Cambridge Kitchener, Ontario
3 stars
Good (7.7, 232 reviews)
$137+
Best Western Plus Cambridge Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.4, 755 reviews)
$111+
Little Paris Bed and Breakfast
3 stars
Poor (0, 0 reviews)
$95+
Comfort Inn Cambridge
2 stars
Good (6.6, 481 reviews)
$89+

Renting a car in Cambridge

Renting a car in Cambridge costs $38 per day, on average, or $75 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 12% more expensive than at Toronto Pearson Intl.

Expect to pay $5.41 per gallon in Cambridge (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $64.96 and $86.61. The most frequently booked car type in Cambridge is Mini (Dodge Grand Caravan or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Chevrolet Spark or similar) are, on average, 36% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Cambridge costs $38 per day, on average, or $75 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 12% more expensive than at Toronto Pearson Intl.

Expect to pay $5.41 per gallon in Cambridge (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $64.96 and $86.61. The most frequently booked car type in Cambridge is Mini (Dodge Grand Caravan or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Chevrolet Spark or similar) are, on average, 36% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.