Introduction
What to do
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Canton travel guide

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You're Going to Love Canton

With a population of 86,825, Canton is a must-see destination in Michigan, United States. 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 Canton has to offer.

Where to Eat in Canton

If you’re looking for affordable options, bd's Mongolian Grill - Canton (42089 Ford Rd) and Buffalo Wild Wings - Canton (41980 Ford Rd) are great picks.

When to visit Canton

Canton in February
Estimated hotel price
$76
1 night at 3-star hotel
Canton in February
Estimated hotel price
$76
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Canton

Plane

When flying to Canton, you’ll arrive at Detroit Metro Airport (DTW), which is located 9 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Canton include American Airlines, Air France and Aeromexico. The shortest domestic flight to Canton departs from Atlanta and takes around 1h 50m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Canton. The train journey from Canton to Kalamazoo takes 3h 12m and costs around $39 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Chicago, expect to pay about $39 for a 5h 20m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Canton is to pick up a car rental from Detroit, which is about 22 miles from Canton. You’ll find branches of Turo and Dollar, among others, in Detroit.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Canton, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Tornado Bus. From Chicago, the bus ride to Canton takes 365 miles and will cost you around $70. From Nashville, the ticket costs about $160 for a journey of 545 miles.

Plane

When flying to Canton, you’ll arrive at Detroit Metro Airport (DTW), which is located 9 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Canton include American Airlines, Air France and Aeromexico. The shortest domestic flight to Canton departs from Atlanta and takes around 1h 50m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Canton. The train journey from Canton to Kalamazoo takes 3h 12m and costs around $39 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Chicago, expect to pay about $39 for a 5h 20m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Canton is to pick up a car rental from Detroit, which is about 22 miles from Canton. You’ll find branches of Turo and Dollar, among others, in Detroit.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Canton, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Tornado Bus. From Chicago, the bus ride to Canton takes 365 miles and will cost you around $70. From Nashville, the ticket costs about $160 for a journey of 545 miles.

Airports near Canton

LANLansing Capital City
FNTFlint Bishop

Airlines serving Canton

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 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 (9,243 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 (9,967 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 Canton

Most booked hotels in Canton

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Saint John's Resort
4 stars
Excellent (9, 105 reviews)
$204+
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Detroit Metro Airport
3 stars
Good (7.8, 1066 reviews)
$102+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Canton
2 stars
Good (7.7, 254 reviews)
$120+
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Extended Stay America Suites - Detroit - Canton
2 stars
Good (7.2, 454 reviews)
$81+
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Comfort Inn Metro Airport
3 stars
Good (7.1, 1353 reviews)
$95+
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Super 8 by Wyndham Canton/Livonia Area
2 stars
Good (6.4, 457 reviews)
$56+
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Renting a car in Canton

Renting a car in Canton costs $57 per day, on average, or $171 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 16% cheaper than airport locations in Canton.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Canton (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Canton is Full-size (GMC Yukon or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Chevrolet Captiva or similar) are, on average, 56% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Canton costs $57 per day, on average, or $171 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 16% cheaper than airport locations in Canton.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Canton (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Canton is Full-size (GMC Yukon or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Chevrolet Captiva or similar) are, on average, 56% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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