Sudbury travel guide

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You're Going to Love Sudbury

With a population of 157,857, Sudbury is a must-see destination in Ontario, Canada. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Sudbury has to offer.

Where to Eat in Sudbury

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Keg Steakhouse + Bar - Sudbury (1396 Kingsway) and Fionn MacCool's - Sudbury (1875 Regent St) are great picks.

When to visit Sudbury

Sudbury in June
Estimated hotel price
$110
1 night at 3-star hotel
Sudbury in June
Estimated hotel price
$110
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Sudbury in July, when the average temperature is 66.2 °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 -2.2 °F, with an average temperature of 6.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in September, when precipitation is around 4″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Sudbury, with an average rainfall of 2″.

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How to Get to Sudbury

Plane

When flying to Sudbury, you’ll arrive at Sudbury (YSB), which is located 13 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Sudbury from the United States departs from New York and takes around 4h 05m.

Train

Located 5 miles from the city center, Sudbury Junction is the busiest station in Sudbury. Another popular train station is Sudbury Westree, located 69 miles from the center.

Car

Another option to get to Sudbury is to pick up a car rental from Markham, which is about 199 miles from Sudbury. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Markham.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Sudbury Health Sciences North, located 1.5 miles from downtown Sudbury. Sudbury Laurentian Uni is also a commonly used station, and is 1.8 miles from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Sudbury, you’ll arrive at Sudbury (YSB), which is located 13 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Sudbury from the United States departs from New York and takes around 4h 05m.

Train

Located 5 miles from the city center, Sudbury Junction is the busiest station in Sudbury. Another popular train station is Sudbury Westree, located 69 miles from the center.

Car

Another option to get to Sudbury is to pick up a car rental from Markham, which is about 199 miles from Sudbury. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Markham.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Sudbury Health Sciences North, located 1.5 miles from downtown Sudbury. Sudbury Laurentian Uni is also a commonly used station, and is 1.8 miles from the city center.

Airports near Sudbury

Airlines serving Sudbury

SWISS
Good (929 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,930 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,124 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,717 reviews)
Porter Airlines
Good (156 reviews)

Where to stay in Sudbury

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Clarion Hotel and Hampton Inn Sudbury, Ontario.

Where to stay in popular areas of Sudbury

Most booked hotels in Sudbury

Holiday Inn Sudbury
3 stars
Excellent (8, 476 reviews)
$130+
Radisson Hotel Sudbury
3 stars
Good (7.3, 1779 reviews)
$100+
Rodeway Inn
2 stars
Good (7, 312 reviews)
$62+
Northbury Hotel and Conference Centre
3 stars
Good (6.8, 9 reviews)
$95+
Travelodge Hotel by Wyndham Sudbury
2 stars
Good (6.4, 1531 reviews)
$83+

Renting a car in Sudbury

Renting a car in Sudbury costs $47 per day, on average, or $140 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 28% cheaper than airport locations in Sudbury.

Expect to pay $5.22 per gallon in Sudbury (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $62.69 and $83.58. The most frequently booked car type in Sudbury is Standard (Ford Edge or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Hyundai Accent or similar) are, on average, 51% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Sudbury costs $47 per day, on average, or $140 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 28% cheaper than airport locations in Sudbury.

Expect to pay $5.22 per gallon in Sudbury (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $62.69 and $83.58. The most frequently booked car type in Sudbury is Standard (Ford Edge or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Hyundai Accent or similar) are, on average, 51% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.