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What to do
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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
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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 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Guelph has to offer.

Where to Eat in Guelph

If you’re looking for affordable options, PJ's Restaurant in the Atrium (School Of Hospitality and Tourism Management, University of Guelph) and The Fixed Gear Brewing Canteen (5 Edinburgh Road South) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Beertown Public House - Guelph (433 Stone Rd W Unit 8) and Milestones Grill + Bar - Guelph (185 Stone Rd W) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Guelph.

When to visit Guelph

Guelph in July
Estimated hotel price
$141
1 night at 3-star hotel
Guelph in July
Estimated hotel price
$141
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 9 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Guelph from the United States departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 3h 10m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Guelph, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Guelph 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. The train station in Guelph is called Guelph Central Station, and is located 0.5 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Guelph is to pick up a car rental from Toronto, which is about 44 miles from Guelph. You’ll find branches of Ace and Fox, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Guelph, including Ontario Northland, Red Arrow and OurBus. From Niagara Falls, the bus ride to Guelph 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 Guelph, you’ll arrive at Toronto Region of Waterloo Intl (YKF), which is located 9 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Guelph from the United States departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 3h 10m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Guelph, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Guelph 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. The train station in Guelph is called Guelph Central Station, and is located 0.5 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Guelph is to pick up a car rental from Toronto, which is about 44 miles from Guelph. You’ll find branches of Ace and Fox, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Guelph, including Ontario Northland, Red Arrow and OurBus. From Niagara Falls, the bus ride to Guelph 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 Guelph

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Where to stay in Guelph

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Guelph and Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Guelph.

Where to stay in popular areas of Guelph

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Staybridge Suites Guelph
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 533 reviews)
$135+
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Delta Hotels by Marriott Guelph Conference Centre
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 302 reviews)
$196+
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Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Guelph
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 263 reviews)
$166+
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Comfort Inn Guelph
2 stars
Good (7.3, 655 reviews)
$112+
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Super 8 by Wyndham Guelph
2 stars
Good (7, 382 reviews)
$89+
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Royal Inn and Suites
2 stars
Good (6.2, 532 reviews)
$75+
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Renting a car in Guelph

Renting a car in Guelph costs $31 per day, on average, or $123 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 22% cheaper than airport locations in Guelph.

Expect to pay $4.69 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 $56.33 and $75.10. Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Guelph, while also 65% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Guelph costs $31 per day, on average, or $123 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 22% cheaper than airport locations in Guelph.

Expect to pay $4.69 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 $56.33 and $75.10. Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Guelph, while also 65% cheaper than other types, on average.

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Compact SUV

4 Adults, 2 Bags

$36/day

Compact SUV

Compact

4 Adults, 2 Bags

$37/day

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