Muskoka travel guide

Muskoka Tourism | Muskoka Guide

You're Going to Love Muskoka

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

When to visit Muskoka

Muskoka in November
Estimated hotel price
$117
1 night at 3-star hotel
Muskoka in November
Estimated hotel price
$117
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Muskoka

Plane

Although Muskoka doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Toronto Pearson Airport (YYZ), which is located 136 km from Muskoka. The shortest flight to Muskoka from the United States departs from Nashville and takes around 1h 59m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Muskoka, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Muskoka to London takes 2h 09m and costs around $30 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Ottawa, expect to pay about $40 for a 4h 04m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Muskoka is to pick up a car rental from Toronto, which is about 140 km from Muskoka. You’ll find branches of Economy Rent a Car and Ace, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Muskoka, including Rider Express, Bus and OurBus. From London, the bus ride to Muskoka takes 209 km and will cost you around $17. From Ottawa, the ticket costs about $37 for a journey of 354 km.

Plane

Although Muskoka doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Toronto Pearson Airport (YYZ), which is located 136 km from Muskoka. The shortest flight to Muskoka from the United States departs from Nashville and takes around 1h 59m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Muskoka, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Muskoka to London takes 2h 09m and costs around $30 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Ottawa, expect to pay about $40 for a 4h 04m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Muskoka is to pick up a car rental from Toronto, which is about 140 km from Muskoka. You’ll find branches of Economy Rent a Car and Ace, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Muskoka, including Rider Express, Bus and OurBus. From London, the bus ride to Muskoka takes 209 km and will cost you around $17. From Ottawa, the ticket costs about $37 for a journey of 354 km.

Airports near Muskoka

Airlines serving Muskoka

Lufthansa
Good (4,696 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
SWISS
Good (954 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,591 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,593 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,268 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (491 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,601 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,116 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,963 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,437 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,943 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (227 reviews)
Finnair
Good (863 reviews)
LOT
Good (681 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,172 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (819 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,725 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Muskoka

Most booked hotels in Muskoka

Taboo Muskoka
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 409 reviews)
$279+
Residence Inn by Marriott Gravenhurst Muskoka Wharf
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 310 reviews)
$228+
Sherwood Inn
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 348 reviews)
$164+
Christie's Mill Inn & Spa, BW Premier Collection
3 stars
Good (6.9, 33 reviews)
$121+

Renting a car in Muskoka

Expect to pay $5.22 per gallon in Muskoka (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.

Expect to pay $5.22 per gallon in Muskoka (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.