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

Guelph travel guide

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You're Going to Love Guelph

With a population of 115.760, Guelph is a must-see destination in Ontario, Canada. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Guelph has to offer.

Where to Eat in Guelph

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Keg Steakhouse + Bar - Guelph (49 Clair Rd E) and Bardo Guelph (105 Gordon Street) are great picks.

When to visit Guelph

Guelph in February
Estimated hotel price
$135
1 night at 3-star hotel
Guelph in February
Estimated hotel price
$135
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Guelph in July, when the average temperature is 68 °F, and the highest can go up to 78.8 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 12.2 °F, with an average temperature of 19.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 3.8″. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Guelph, with an average rainfall of 2″.

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How to Get to Guelph

Plane

When flying to Guelph, you’ll arrive at Toronto Region of Waterloo Intl (YKF), which is located 14 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Guelph from the United States departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 3h 09m.

Car

Another option to get to Guelph is to pick up a car rental from Toronto, which is about 71 km from Guelph. You’ll find branches of Ace and City Car & Truck Rental, among others, in Toronto.

Plane

When flying to Guelph, you’ll arrive at Toronto Region of Waterloo Intl (YKF), which is located 14 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Guelph from the United States departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 3h 09m.

Car

Another option to get to Guelph is to pick up a car rental from Toronto, which is about 71 km from Guelph. You’ll find branches of Ace and City Car & Truck Rental, among others, in Toronto.

Airports near Guelph

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Airlines serving Guelph

Lufthansa
Good (8,116 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,534 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,095 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,437 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,989 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,452 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,247 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,620 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (939 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,940 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,742 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,607 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,868 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,209 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,308 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,419 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (420 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,476 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,317 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,403 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Guelph

Most booked hotels in Guelph

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Staybridge Suites Guelph By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (9, 679 reviews)
$123+
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Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Guelph
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 314 reviews)
$154+
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Delta Hotels by Marriott Guelph Conference Centre
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 337 reviews)
$160+
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Comfort Inn
2 stars
Good (7.5, 708 reviews)
$109+
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Super 8 by Wyndham Guelph
2 stars
Good (6.4, 471 reviews)
$93+
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Royal Inn and Suites at Guelph
2 stars
Okay (5.8, 670 reviews)
$66+
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Renting a car in Guelph

Renting a car in Guelph costs $43 per day, on average, or $213 if you want to rent if for 5 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 6% cheaper than airport locations in Guelph.

Expect to pay $4.96 per gallon in Guelph (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $59.51 and $79.34. The most frequently booked car type in Guelph is Intermediate (Ford Escape or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Hyundai Sonata or similar) are, on average, 70% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Guelph costs $43 per day, on average, or $213 if you want to rent if for 5 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 6% cheaper than airport locations in Guelph.

Expect to pay $4.96 per gallon in Guelph (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $59.51 and $79.34. The most frequently booked car type in Guelph is Intermediate (Ford Escape or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Hyundai Sonata or similar) are, on average, 70% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Guelph

Intermediate

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$31/day

Intermediate

Full-size

5 Adults, 2 Bags

$35/day

Full-size
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