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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.

Activities & attractions in Cambridge

Where to Eat in Cambridge

If you’re looking for affordable options, Cambridge Mill (100 Water Street North) and East Side Mario's - Cambridge (355 Hespeler Rd) 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 8 miles 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 AccesRail. The train journey from Cambridge to Kingston takes 2h 22m and costs around $36 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $31 for a 2h 30m 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 Ace, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Cambridge, including Rider Express, Bus and OurBus. From London, the bus ride to Cambridge takes 130 miles and will cost you around $33. From Kingston, the ticket costs about $28 for a journey of 150 miles.

Plane

When flying to Cambridge, you’ll arrive at Toronto Kitchener-Waterloo (YKF), which is located 8 miles 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 AccesRail. The train journey from Cambridge to Kingston takes 2h 22m and costs around $36 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $31 for a 2h 30m 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 Ace, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Cambridge, including Rider Express, Bus and OurBus. From London, the bus ride to Cambridge takes 130 miles and will cost you around $33. From Kingston, the ticket costs about $28 for a journey of 150 miles.

Airports near Cambridge

Airlines serving Cambridge

Lufthansa
Good (4,697 reviews)
KLM
Good (846 reviews)
SWISS
Good (954 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,586 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,598 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,269 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (491 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,599 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,116 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,957 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,437 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,935 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (224 reviews)
Finnair
Good (863 reviews)
LOT
Good (681 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,170 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (820 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,725 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, 378 reviews)
$99+
Cambridge Hotel and Conference Centre
3 stars
Good (7.9, 437 reviews)
$102+
Four Points by Sheraton Cambridge Kitchener, Ontario
3 stars
Good (7.7, 230 reviews)
$138+
Best Western Plus Cambridge Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.4, 766 reviews)
$113+
Little Paris Bed and Breakfast
3 stars
Poor (0, 0 reviews)
$95+
Comfort Inn Cambridge
2 stars
Good (6.6, 493 reviews)
$87+

Renting a car in Cambridge

Renting a car in Cambridge costs $41 per day, on average, or $83 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 1% cheaper than airport locations in Cambridge.

Expect to pay $5.22 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 $62.69 and $83.58. 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 (Kia Forte or similar) are, on average, 66% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Cambridge costs $41 per day, on average, or $83 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 1% cheaper than airport locations in Cambridge.

Expect to pay $5.22 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 $62.69 and $83.58. 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 (Kia Forte or similar) are, on average, 66% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.