Stratford travel guide
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You're Going to Love Stratford
With a population of 30,233, Stratford is a must-see destination in Ontario, Canada. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Stratford deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Stratford
If you’re looking for affordable options, The Prune (151 Albert Street) and Mercer Hall (108 Ontario Street) are great picks.
When to visit Stratford
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Stratford in July, when the average temperature is 68 °F, and the highest can go up to 78.8 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 15.8 °F, with an average temperature of 21.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in November, when precipitation is around 4.1″. In contrast, March is usually the driest month of the year in Stratford, with an average rainfall of 2.6″.
How to Get to Stratford
Plane
Although Stratford doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to London (YXU), which is located 25 miles from Stratford. The shortest flight to Stratford from the United States departs from Nashville and takes around 1h 59m.
Train
VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Stratford, followed by UP Express. The train journey from Stratford 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 Stratford is called Stratford, and is located 1.3 miles from the city center.
Car
Another option to get to Stratford is to pick up a car rental from Toronto, which is about 81 miles from Stratford. 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 Stratford, including Bus, OurBus and Rider Express. From London, the bus ride to Stratford takes 130 miles and will cost you around $33. From Buffalo, the ticket costs about $50 for a journey of 165 miles.
Airlines serving Stratford
Where to stay in Stratford
Average rates range from around $154 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $112 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Stratford
Most booked hotels in Stratford
Renting a car in Stratford
Renting a car in Stratford costs $36 per day, on average, or $73 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, 10% more expensive than at Toronto Pearson Intl.
Expect to pay $5.41 per gallon in Stratford (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 Stratford is Standard (Class Standard Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Kia Soul or similar) are, on average, 42% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.