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Alliston travel guide

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You're Going to Love Alliston

With a population of 18,809, Alliston is a must-see destination in Ontario, Canada. We recommend you stay at least 6 days in order to fully appreciate everything Alliston has to offer.

When to visit Alliston

Alliston in May
Estimated hotel price
$90
1 night at 3-star hotel
Alliston in May
Estimated hotel price
$90
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Alliston

Plane

Although Alliston doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Toronto Pearson Airport (YYZ), which is located 56 km from Alliston. The shortest flight to Alliston from the United States departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 3h 13m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Alliston, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Alliston to London takes 2h 12m and costs around $41 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Ottawa, expect to pay about $44 for a 4h 05m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Alliston is to pick up a car rental from Toronto, which is about 68 km from Alliston. You’ll find branches of Ace and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Alliston, including FlixBus, Rider Express and Bus. From London, the bus ride to Alliston takes 217 km and will cost you around $28. From Buffalo, the ticket costs about $35 for a journey of 266 km.

Plane

Although Alliston doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Toronto Pearson Airport (YYZ), which is located 56 km from Alliston. The shortest flight to Alliston from the United States departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 3h 13m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Alliston, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Alliston to London takes 2h 12m and costs around $41 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Ottawa, expect to pay about $44 for a 4h 05m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Alliston is to pick up a car rental from Toronto, which is about 68 km from Alliston. You’ll find branches of Ace and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Alliston, including FlixBus, Rider Express and Bus. From London, the bus ride to Alliston takes 217 km and will cost you around $28. From Buffalo, the ticket costs about $35 for a journey of 266 km.

Airports near Alliston

YYZToronto Pearson Intl
YTZToronto Island
YHMHamilton

Airlines serving Alliston

KLM
Good (1,430 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,628 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,008 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,575 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,097 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,812 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,092 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,681 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,051 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,442 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,506 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,525 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,332 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,095 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,606 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,336 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,413 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,452 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,147 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Alliston

Most booked hotels in Alliston

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Stevenson Farms-Harvest Spa B & B
3 stars
Excellent (9.3, 168 reviews)
$105+
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Angus Inn Motel
2 stars
Excellent (8, 305 reviews)
$91+
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Hockley Valley Resort
3 stars
Good (7.9, 473 reviews)
$230+
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New Modern cozy room in Innisfil
0 stars
Excellent (8, 13 reviews)
$79+
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Hotel Red Pine Inn in Alliston
2 stars
Good (7.2, 120 reviews)
$142+
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Borden Inn and Suites
2 stars
Good (6.9, 246 reviews)
$82+
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Renting a car in Alliston

Renting a car in Alliston costs $48 per day, on average, or $287 if you want to rent if for 6 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 40% more expensive than at Toronto Pearson Intl.

Expect to pay $4.24 per gallon in Alliston (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $50.88 and $67.83. The most frequently booked car type in Alliston is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Ford Escape or similar) are, on average, 56% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Alliston costs $48 per day, on average, or $287 if you want to rent if for 6 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 40% more expensive than at Toronto Pearson Intl.

Expect to pay $4.24 per gallon in Alliston (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $50.88 and $67.83. The most frequently booked car type in Alliston is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Ford Escape or similar) are, on average, 56% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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