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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Cornwall travel guide

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You're Going to Love Cornwall

With a population of 48,821, Cornwall is a must-see destination in Ontario, Canada. 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 Cornwall has to offer.

Where to Eat in Cornwall

If you’re looking for affordable options, Schnitzels European Flavours (158 Pitt Street) and Kelseys Original Roadhouse - Cornwall (960 Brookdale Ave) are great picks.

When to visit Cornwall

Cornwall in March
Estimated hotel price
$101
1 night at 3-star hotel
Cornwall in March
Estimated hotel price
$101
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Cornwall in July, when the average temperature is 71.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 80.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 8.6 °F, with an average temperature of 17.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 3.9″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Cornwall, with an average rainfall of 2.4″.

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How to Get to Cornwall

Plane

Although Cornwall doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Ottawa Airport (YOW), which is located 50 miles from Cornwall. Ottawa Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Air Canada, Porter Airlines, Air Transat and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest flight to Cornwall from the United States departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 3h 25m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Cornwall, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Cornwall to Ottawa takes 1h 59m and costs around $31 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Lévis, expect to pay about $36 for a 2h 18m trip. The train station in Cornwall is called Cornwall Train station, and is located 1.8 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Cornwall is to pick up a car rental from Montreal, which is about 66 miles from Cornwall. You’ll find branches of Turo and Europcar, among others, in Montreal.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Cornwall, including Trailways, VIA Rail Canada and Greyhound. From Ottawa, the bus ride to Cornwall takes 150 miles and will cost you around $49. From Kingston, the ticket costs about $48 for a journey of 159 miles.

Plane

Although Cornwall doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Ottawa Airport (YOW), which is located 50 miles from Cornwall. Ottawa Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Air Canada, Porter Airlines, Air Transat and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest flight to Cornwall from the United States departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 3h 25m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Cornwall, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Cornwall to Ottawa takes 1h 59m and costs around $31 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Lévis, expect to pay about $36 for a 2h 18m trip. The train station in Cornwall is called Cornwall Train station, and is located 1.8 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Cornwall is to pick up a car rental from Montreal, which is about 66 miles from Cornwall. You’ll find branches of Turo and Europcar, among others, in Montreal.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Cornwall, including Trailways, VIA Rail Canada and Greyhound. From Ottawa, the bus ride to Cornwall takes 150 miles and will cost you around $49. From Kingston, the ticket costs about $48 for a journey of 159 miles.

Airports near Cornwall

YOWOttawa
YHUMontreal St Hubert

Airlines serving Cornwall

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 Cornwall

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include First Canada Hotel Cornwall Hwy 401 On and Super 8 by Wyndham Cornwall ON.

Where to stay in popular areas of Cornwall

Most booked hotels in Cornwall

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Hampton Inn By Hilton Cornwall
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 121 reviews)
$139+
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Best Western Parkway Inn & Conference Centre
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 606 reviews)
$130+
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Super 8 by Wyndham Cornwall ON
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 986 reviews)
$96+
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Century Motel
2 stars
Excellent (8, 1154 reviews)
$73+
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Ramada by Wyndham Cornwall
3 stars
Good (7.8, 924 reviews)
$131+
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First Canada Hotel Cornwall Hwy 401 On
2 stars
Good (6.6, 349 reviews)
$77+
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Renting a car in Cornwall

Renting a car in Cornwall costs $63 per day, on average, or $190 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 31% more expensive than at Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl.

Expect to pay $4.69 per gallon in Cornwall (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $56.33 and $75.10. Compact (Nissan Versa or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Cornwall, while also 28% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Cornwall costs $63 per day, on average, or $190 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 31% more expensive than at Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl.

Expect to pay $4.69 per gallon in Cornwall (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $56.33 and $75.10. Compact (Nissan Versa or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Cornwall, while also 28% cheaper than other types, on average.

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