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Ajax travel guide

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You're Going to Love Ajax

With a population of 90,167, Ajax is a must-see destination in Ontario, Canada. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Ajax has to offer.

Where to Eat in Ajax

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Keg Steakhouse + Bar - Ajax (190 Kingston Rd. E) and Kelsey's Original Roadhouse - Ajax (10 Kingston Rd W) are great picks.

When to visit Ajax

Ajax in December
Estimated hotel price
$101
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ajax in December
Estimated hotel price
$101
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Ajax

Plane

Although Ajax doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Toronto Island (YTZ), which is located 24 miles from Ajax. The shortest flight to Ajax from the United States departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 3h 10m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Ajax, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Ajax to Ottawa takes 3h 32m and costs around $40 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Montreal, expect to pay about $40 for a 4h 50m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Ajax is to pick up a car rental from Toronto, which is about 22 miles from Ajax. You’ll find branches of Ace and Fox, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ajax, including Ontario Northland, Red Arrow and OurBus. From Niagara Falls, the bus ride to Ajax takes 110 miles and will cost you around $40. From London, the ticket costs about $28 for a journey of 143 miles.

Plane

Although Ajax doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Toronto Island (YTZ), which is located 24 miles from Ajax. The shortest flight to Ajax from the United States departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 3h 10m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Ajax, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Ajax to Ottawa takes 3h 32m and costs around $40 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Montreal, expect to pay about $40 for a 4h 50m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Ajax is to pick up a car rental from Toronto, which is about 22 miles from Ajax. You’ll find branches of Ace and Fox, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ajax, including Ontario Northland, Red Arrow and OurBus. From Niagara Falls, the bus ride to Ajax takes 110 miles and will cost you around $40. From London, the ticket costs about $28 for a journey of 143 miles.

Airports near Ajax

YYZToronto Pearson Intl
YTZToronto Island
YHMHamilton

Airlines serving Ajax

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,968 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Ajax

Most booked hotels in Ajax

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Pickering Casino Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 324 reviews)
$105+
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Holiday Inn Express Whitby Oshawa
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 661 reviews)
$126+
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Residence Inn by Marriott Whitby
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 388 reviews)
$126+
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Hilton Garden Inn Toronto/Ajax
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 548 reviews)
$130+
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Homewood Suites by Hilton Ajax, Ontario, Canada
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 543 reviews)
$141+
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Quality Suites Whitby
2 stars
Good (7.6, 1030 reviews)
$93+
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Renting a car in Ajax

Renting a car in Ajax costs $34 per day, on average, or $102 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 10% cheaper than airport locations in Ajax.

Expect to pay $4.69 per gallon in Ajax (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $56.33 and $75.10. The most frequently booked car type in Ajax is Full-size (Ford Expedition or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Toyota RAV4 or similar) are, on average, 75% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Ajax costs $34 per day, on average, or $102 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 10% cheaper than airport locations in Ajax.

Expect to pay $4.69 per gallon in Ajax (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $56.33 and $75.10. The most frequently booked car type in Ajax is Full-size (Ford Expedition or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Toyota RAV4 or similar) are, on average, 75% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Ajax

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5 Adults, 5 Bags

$29/day

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4 Adults, 2 Bags

$30/day

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