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Elmira travel guide

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Elmira is a must-see destination in Ontario, Canada. Consider staying at least one whole day in Elmira to see all of its attractions.

How to Get to Elmira

Plane

When flying to Elmira, you’ll arrive at Toronto Region of Waterloo Intl (YKF), which is located 13 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Elmira from the United States departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 3h 10m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Elmira, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Elmira to Ottawa takes 3h 32m and costs around $40 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Montreal, expect to pay about $40 for a 4h 50m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Elmira is to pick up a car rental from Toronto, which is about 59 miles from Elmira. You’ll find branches of Ace and Fox, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Elmira, including Ontario Northland, Red Arrow and OurBus. From Niagara Falls, the bus ride to Elmira takes 110 miles and will cost you around $40. From London, the ticket costs about $28 for a journey of 143 miles.

Plane

When flying to Elmira, you’ll arrive at Toronto Region of Waterloo Intl (YKF), which is located 13 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Elmira from the United States departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 3h 10m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Elmira, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Elmira to Ottawa takes 3h 32m and costs around $40 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Montreal, expect to pay about $40 for a 4h 50m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Elmira is to pick up a car rental from Toronto, which is about 59 miles from Elmira. You’ll find branches of Ace and Fox, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Elmira, including Ontario Northland, Red Arrow and OurBus. From Niagara Falls, the bus ride to Elmira takes 110 miles and will cost you around $40. From London, the ticket costs about $28 for a journey of 143 miles.

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Airlines serving Elmira

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Austrian Airlines
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Air Canada
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LOT
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Alaska Airlines
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Where to stay in popular areas of Elmira

Most booked hotels in Elmira

Homewood Suites By Hilton Waterloo/St. Jacobs
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 597 reviews)
$127+
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Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Waterloo St. Jacobs
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 837 reviews)
$122+
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Courtyard by Marriott Waterloo St. Jacobs
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 442 reviews)
$131+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Waterloo - St. Jacobs Area
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 921 reviews)
$128+
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Crowne Plaza Kitchener-Waterloo
3 stars
Good (7.9, 961 reviews)
$132+
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Quality Inn
2 stars
Good (7.5, 1476 reviews)
$91+
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Renting a car in Elmira

Expect to pay $4.69 per gallon in Elmira (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 (Toyota RAV4 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Elmira, while also 35% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $4.69 per gallon in Elmira (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 (Toyota RAV4 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Elmira, while also 35% cheaper than other types, on average.

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