Cobourg travel guide

Cobourg Tourism | Cobourg Guide

You're Going to Love Cobourg

With a population of 18,099, Cobourg is a must-see destination in Ontario, Canada. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Cobourg deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Cobourg

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Woodlawn Inn (420 Division St) and Taps & Corks on King () are great picks.

When to visit Cobourg

Cobourg in February
Estimated hotel price
$76
1 night at 3-star hotel
Cobourg in February
Estimated hotel price
$76
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Cobourg in July, when the average temperature is 68 °F, and the highest can go up to 77 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 14 °F, with an average temperature of 21.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in September, when precipitation is around 3.7″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Cobourg, with an average rainfall of 2.1″.

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How to Get to Cobourg

Plane

Although Cobourg doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Toronto All airports (YTO), which is located 64 miles from Cobourg. The shortest flight to Cobourg from the United States departs from Nashville and takes around 1h 59m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Cobourg, followed by UP Express. The train journey from Cobourg 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. The train station in Cobourg is called Cobourg, and is located 0.6 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Cobourg is to pick up a car rental from Toronto, which is about 64 miles from Cobourg. 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 Cobourg, including Bus, OurBus and Rider Express. From London, the bus ride to Cobourg takes 130 miles and will cost you around $33. From Buffalo, the ticket costs about $50 for a journey of 165 miles.

Plane

Although Cobourg doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Toronto All airports (YTO), which is located 64 miles from Cobourg. The shortest flight to Cobourg from the United States departs from Nashville and takes around 1h 59m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Cobourg, followed by UP Express. The train journey from Cobourg 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. The train station in Cobourg is called Cobourg, and is located 0.6 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Cobourg is to pick up a car rental from Toronto, which is about 64 miles from Cobourg. 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 Cobourg, including Bus, OurBus and Rider Express. From London, the bus ride to Cobourg takes 130 miles and will cost you around $33. From Buffalo, the ticket costs about $50 for a journey of 165 miles.

Airports near Cobourg

Airlines serving Cobourg

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 Cobourg

Most booked hotels in Cobourg

Lotus Motel
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 151 reviews)
$86+
Best Western Plus Cobourg Inn & Convention Centre
2 stars
Excellent (9.2, 7 reviews)
$148+
The King George Inn
4 stars
Good (7.7, 925 reviews)
$132+
Comfort Inn Cobourg
2 stars
Good (7.4, 399 reviews)
$119+
Knights Inn Cobourg
1 star
Good (7, 201 reviews)
$74+

Renting a car in Cobourg

Renting a car in Cobourg costs $23 per day, on average, or $46 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 43% cheaper than airport locations in Cobourg.

Expect to pay $5.41 per gallon in Cobourg (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 Cobourg is Luxury (Cadillac XTS or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Nissan Versa or similar) are, on average, 55% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Cobourg costs $23 per day, on average, or $46 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 43% cheaper than airport locations in Cobourg.

Expect to pay $5.41 per gallon in Cobourg (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 Cobourg is Luxury (Cadillac XTS or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Nissan Versa or similar) are, on average, 55% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.