Cobourg travel guide

Cobourg Tourism | Cobourg Guide

You're Going to Love Cobourg

With a population of 18,099, Cobourg is a must-see destination in Ontario, Canada. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Cobourg deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Cobourg

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Woodlawn Inn (420 Division St) and George & Orange (67 Orange St) are great picks.

When to visit Cobourg

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

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Cobourg in July, when the average temperature is 68 °F, and the highest can go up to 77 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 14 °F, with an average temperature of 21.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in September, when precipitation is around 3.7″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Cobourg, with an average rainfall of 2.1″.

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How to Get to Cobourg

Plane

Although Cobourg doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Toronto All airports (YTO), which is located 64 miles from Cobourg. The shortest flight to Cobourg from the United States departs from Nashville and takes around 1h 59m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Cobourg, followed by UP Express. The train journey from Cobourg to London takes 2h 12m 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. The train station in Cobourg is called Cobourg, and is located 0.6 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Cobourg is to pick up a car rental from Toronto, which is about 64 miles from Cobourg. You’ll find branches of Economy Rent a Car and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Cobourg, including Rider Express, Bus and OurBus. From London, the bus ride to Cobourg takes 130 miles and will cost you around $17. From Ottawa, the ticket costs about $37 for a journey of 220 miles.

Plane

Although Cobourg doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Toronto All airports (YTO), which is located 64 miles from Cobourg. The shortest flight to Cobourg from the United States departs from Nashville and takes around 1h 59m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Cobourg, followed by UP Express. The train journey from Cobourg to London takes 2h 12m 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. The train station in Cobourg is called Cobourg, and is located 0.6 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Cobourg is to pick up a car rental from Toronto, which is about 64 miles from Cobourg. You’ll find branches of Economy Rent a Car and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Cobourg, including Rider Express, Bus and OurBus. From London, the bus ride to Cobourg takes 130 miles and will cost you around $17. From Ottawa, the ticket costs about $37 for a journey of 220 miles.

Airports near Cobourg

Airlines serving Cobourg

Lufthansa
Good (4,672 reviews)
KLM
Good (857 reviews)
SWISS
Good (930 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,503 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,606 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,300 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,563 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (475 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,940 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,131 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,809 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,166 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
LOT
Good (685 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (917 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Cobourg

Most booked hotels in Cobourg

Lotus Motel
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 152 reviews)
$103+
Best Western Plus Cobourg Inn & Convention Centre
2 stars
Excellent (9.2, 7 reviews)
$149+
The King George Inn
4 stars
Good (7.7, 927 reviews)
$135+
Comfort Inn Cobourg
2 stars
Good (7.4, 400 reviews)
$122+
Knights Inn Cobourg
1 star
Good (7, 201 reviews)
$86+

Renting a car in Cobourg

Expect to pay $5.41 per gallon in Cobourg (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $64.96 and $86.61. The most frequently booked car type in Cobourg is Luxury (Cadillac XTS or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Nissan Versa or similar) are, on average, 55% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $5.41 per gallon in Cobourg (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $64.96 and $86.61. The most frequently booked car type in Cobourg is Luxury (Cadillac XTS or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Nissan Versa or similar) are, on average, 55% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.