Collingwood travel guide
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You're Going to Love Collingwood
With a population of 15,809, Collingwood is a must-see destination in Ontario, Canada. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Collingwood deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Collingwood
If you’re looking for affordable options, The Huron Club (94 Pine St) and Crow Bar and Variety (18 Huron St) are great picks.
When to visit Collingwood
How to Get to Collingwood
Plane
Although Collingwood doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Toronto Pearson Airport (YYZ), which is located 63 miles from Collingwood. The shortest flight to Collingwood from the United States departs from Nashville and takes around 1h 59m.
Train
VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Collingwood, followed by UP Express. The train journey from Collingwood 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 Collingwood is to pick up a car rental from Toronto, which is about 71 miles from Collingwood. 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 Collingwood, including Bus, OurBus and Rider Express. From London, the bus ride to Collingwood takes 130 miles and will cost you around $33. From Buffalo, the ticket costs about $50 for a journey of 165 miles.
Airlines serving Collingwood
Where to stay in Collingwood
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Comfort Inn & Suites and The Mariner Motor Hotel.
Where to stay in popular areas of Collingwood
Most booked hotels in Collingwood
Renting a car in Collingwood
Renting a car in Collingwood costs $47 per day, on average, or $94 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, 30% more expensive than at Toronto Pearson Intl.
Expect to pay $5.41 per gallon in Collingwood (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 Collingwood is Compact (Hyundai Kona or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Chevrolet Spark or similar) are, on average, 28% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.