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Muskoka travel guide

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You're Going to Love Muskoka

Muskoka is a must-see destination in Ontario, Canada. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Muskoka to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Muskoka

Muskoka in January
Estimated hotel price
$140
1 night at 3-star hotel
Muskoka in January
Estimated hotel price
$140
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Muskoka

Plane

Although Muskoka doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Toronto Pearson Airport (YYZ), which is located 84 miles from Muskoka. The shortest flight to Muskoka from the United States departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 3h 10m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Muskoka, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Muskoka 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 Muskoka is to pick up a car rental from Toronto, which is about 87 miles from Muskoka. You’ll find branches of Ace and Fox, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

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

Plane

Although Muskoka doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Toronto Pearson Airport (YYZ), which is located 84 miles from Muskoka. The shortest flight to Muskoka from the United States departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 3h 10m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Muskoka, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Muskoka 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 Muskoka is to pick up a car rental from Toronto, which is about 87 miles from Muskoka. You’ll find branches of Ace and Fox, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

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

Airports near Muskoka

YYZToronto Pearson Intl
YTZToronto Island
YHMHamilton

Airlines serving Muskoka

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 popular areas of Muskoka

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Rawley Resort, Spa & Marina
4 stars
Excellent (9, 162 reviews)
$152+
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Residence Inn by Marriott Gravenhurst Muskoka Wharf
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 592 reviews)
$170+
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Sherwood Inn
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 479 reviews)
$132+
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Muskoka Lakes Hotel and Resorts
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 295 reviews)
$150+
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Muskoka Bay Resort
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 118 reviews)
$153+
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Christie's Mill Inn & Spa, BW Premier Collection
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 130 reviews)
$109+
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Renting a car in Muskoka

Expect to pay $4.69 per gallon in Muskoka (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.

Expect to pay $4.69 per gallon in Muskoka (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.

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