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

Collingwood travel guide

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You're Going to Love Collingwood

With a population of 15,809, Collingwood is a must-see destination in Ontario, Canada. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Collingwood deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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Where to Eat in Collingwood

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Tremont Cafe (172 Hurontario St) and The Alphorn Restaurant (209881 Highway 26) are great picks.

When to visit Collingwood

Collingwood in November
Estimated hotel price
$125
1 night at 3-star hotel
Collingwood in November
Estimated hotel price
$125
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Collingwood

Plane

Although Collingwood doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Toronto Pearson Airport (YYZ), which is located 101 km from Collingwood. The shortest flight to Collingwood from the United States departs from Orlando and takes around 2h 52m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Collingwood, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Collingwood to Ottawa takes 4h 05m and costs around $41 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Montreal, expect to pay about $41 for a 4h 50m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Collingwood is to pick up a car rental from Toronto, which is about 114 km from Collingwood. You’ll find branches of Ace and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Collingwood, including FlixBus, Ontario Northland and Bus. From London, the bus ride to Collingwood takes 314 km and will cost you around $25. From Ottawa, the ticket costs about $56 for a journey of 443 km.

Plane

Although Collingwood doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Toronto Pearson Airport (YYZ), which is located 101 km from Collingwood. The shortest flight to Collingwood from the United States departs from Orlando and takes around 2h 52m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Collingwood, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Collingwood to Ottawa takes 4h 05m and costs around $41 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Montreal, expect to pay about $41 for a 4h 50m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Collingwood is to pick up a car rental from Toronto, which is about 114 km from Collingwood. You’ll find branches of Ace and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Collingwood, including FlixBus, Ontario Northland and Bus. From London, the bus ride to Collingwood takes 314 km and will cost you around $25. From Ottawa, the ticket costs about $56 for a journey of 443 km.

Airports near Collingwood

YYZToronto Pearson Intl
YTZToronto Island
YHMHamilton

Airlines serving Collingwood

KLM
Good (1,457 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,794 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,756 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,228 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,224 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,878 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,118 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,335 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,533 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,738 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,524 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (899 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,692 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,734 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,181 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,406 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,365 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,174 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (387 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,918 reviews)
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Where to stay in Collingwood

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Collingwood Motel and Comfort Inn & Suites.

Where to stay in popular areas of Collingwood

Most booked hotels in Collingwood

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Gables Bed & Breakfast
4 stars
Excellent (9.3, 510 reviews)
$144+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Collingwood By IHG
2 stars
Excellent (8.9, 905 reviews)
$141+
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Georgian Bay Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1944 reviews)
$114+
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Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Collingwood
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1565 reviews)
$122+
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Living Water Resort & Spa
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1507 reviews)
$169+
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Comfort Inn & Suites
2 stars
Good (7.7, 1305 reviews)
$117+
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Renting a car in Collingwood

Expect to pay $4.39 per gallon in Collingwood (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $52.69 and $70.26. The most frequently booked car type in Collingwood is Standard (Ford Edge or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Hyundai Venue or similar) are, on average, 35% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $4.39 per gallon in Collingwood (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $52.69 and $70.26. The most frequently booked car type in Collingwood is Standard (Ford Edge or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Hyundai Venue or similar) are, on average, 35% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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