Grimsby travel guide

Grimsby Tourism | Grimsby Guide

You're Going to Love Grimsby

Grimsby 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 Grimsby has to offer.

When to visit Grimsby

Grimsby in February
Estimated hotel price
$87
1 night at 3-star hotel
Grimsby in February
Estimated hotel price
$87
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Grimsby

Plane

Although Grimsby doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Toronto All airports (YTO), which is located 33 miles from Grimsby. The shortest flight to Grimsby from the United States departs from New York and takes around 1h 43m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Grimsby, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Grimsby to Ottawa takes 4h 05m and costs around $44 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Windsor, expect to pay about $40 for a 4h 10m trip. The train station in Grimsby is called Grimsby, and is located 0.5 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Grimsby is to pick up a car rental from Toronto, which is about 32 miles from Grimsby. You’ll find branches of Fox and Ace, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Grimsby, including Ontario Northland, FlixBus and Red Arrow. From London, the bus ride to Grimsby takes 143 miles and will cost you around $28. From Ottawa, the ticket costs about $49 for a journey of 280 miles.

Plane

Although Grimsby doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Toronto All airports (YTO), which is located 33 miles from Grimsby. The shortest flight to Grimsby from the United States departs from New York and takes around 1h 43m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Grimsby, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Grimsby to Ottawa takes 4h 05m and costs around $44 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Windsor, expect to pay about $40 for a 4h 10m trip. The train station in Grimsby is called Grimsby, and is located 0.5 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Grimsby is to pick up a car rental from Toronto, which is about 32 miles from Grimsby. You’ll find branches of Fox and Ace, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Grimsby, including Ontario Northland, FlixBus and Red Arrow. From London, the bus ride to Grimsby takes 143 miles and will cost you around $28. From Ottawa, the ticket costs about $49 for a journey of 280 miles.

Airports near Grimsby

Airlines serving Grimsby

Lufthansa
Good (7,054 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,337 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,862 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,941 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,589 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,791 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,704 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,448 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (781 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,701 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,224 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,567 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,268 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,351 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,071 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,986 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,859 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,205 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Grimsby

Most booked hotels in Grimsby

Inn On The Twenty
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, 137 reviews)
$212+
Orchard Croft Boutique Country Retreat
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 37 reviews)
$149+
Jordan House Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 154 reviews)
$195+
Quality Inn and Suites
2 stars
Good (7.8, 213 reviews)
$106+
Casablanca Winery Inn
3 stars
Good (7.1, 585 reviews)
$94+
Bonnybank Bed and Breakfast
2 stars
Poor (0, 0 reviews)
$99+

Renting a car in Grimsby

Renting a car in Grimsby costs $40 per day, on average, or $121 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, 6% more expensive than at Toronto Pearson Intl.

Expect to pay $4.69 per gallon in Grimsby (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. The most frequently booked car type in Grimsby is Full-size (Ford Expedition or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Class Economy Car or similar) are, on average, 55% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Grimsby costs $40 per day, on average, or $121 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, 6% more expensive than at Toronto Pearson Intl.

Expect to pay $4.69 per gallon in Grimsby (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. The most frequently booked car type in Grimsby is Full-size (Ford Expedition or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Class Economy Car or similar) are, on average, 55% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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