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.
If you’re looking for affordable options, The Huron Club (94 Pine St) and Crow Bar and Variety (18 Huron St) are great picks.
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 Nashville and takes around 1h 59m.
VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Collingwood, followed by UP Express. The train journey from Collingwood 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.
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 Economy Rent a Car and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Toronto.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Collingwood, including Rider Express, Bus and OurBus. From London, the bus ride to Collingwood takes 209 km and will cost you around $33. From Ottawa, the ticket costs about $43 for a journey of 386 km.
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Comfort Inn & Suites and The Mariner Motor Hotel.
Renting a car in Collingwood costs $43 per day, on average, or $87 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 21% more expensive than at Toronto Pearson Intl.
Expect to pay $5.41 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 $64.96 and $86.61. The most frequently booked car type in Collingwood is Compact (Hyundai Kona or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Chevrolet Spark or similar) are, on average, 28% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.