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

Oakville travel guide

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You're Going to Love Oakville

With a population of 165,697, Oakville 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 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Oakville has to offer.

Where to Eat in Oakville

If you’re looking for affordable options, Oliver & Bonacini Cafe Grill, Oakville Place (240 Leighland Avenue Unit 235) and Plank Restobar (67 Bronte Road) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Beertown Public House - Oakville (271 Cornwall Road) and Montfort Mediterranean Cuisine - Oakville (430 Iroquois Shore Rd.) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Oakville.

When to visit Oakville

Oakville in January
Estimated hotel price
$101
1 night at 3-star hotel
Oakville in January
Estimated hotel price
$101
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Oakville in July, when the average temperature is 69.8 °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 15.8 °F, with an average temperature of 23 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in November, when precipitation is around 3.1″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Oakville, with an average rainfall of 1.9″.

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How to Get to Oakville

Plane

Although Oakville doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Toronto All airports (YTO), which is located 21 miles from Oakville. The shortest flight to Oakville from the United States departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 3h 10m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Oakville, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Oakville 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 Oakville is called Oakville GO, and is located 0.3 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Oakville is to pick up a car rental from Toronto, which is about 20 miles from Oakville. You’ll find branches of Ace and Fox, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

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

Plane

Although Oakville doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Toronto All airports (YTO), which is located 21 miles from Oakville. The shortest flight to Oakville from the United States departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 3h 10m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Oakville, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Oakville 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 Oakville is called Oakville GO, and is located 0.3 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Oakville is to pick up a car rental from Toronto, which is about 20 miles from Oakville. You’ll find branches of Ace and Fox, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

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

Airports near Oakville

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Airlines serving Oakville

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British Airways
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SWISS
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Delta
Excellent (7,934 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 (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
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Finnair
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Alaska Airlines
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Etihad Airways
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Where to stay in popular areas of Oakville

Most booked hotels in Oakville

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Holiday Inn Oakville At Bronte
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 528 reviews)
$114+
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Best Western Plus Burlington Inn & Suites
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 911 reviews)
$101+
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Hilton Garden Inn Toronto/Oakville
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 656 reviews)
$142+
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Waterfront Hotel Downtown Burlington
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1965 reviews)
$125+
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Sandman Hotel Oakville
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1058 reviews)
$112+
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Holiday Inn Oakville Centre, An IHG Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.9, 549 reviews)
$136+
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Renting a car in Oakville

Renting a car in Oakville costs $24 per day, on average, or $73 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 55% cheaper than airport locations in Oakville.

Expect to pay $4.69 per gallon in Oakville (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 Oakville is Full-size (Ford Expedition or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Kia Sportage or similar) are, on average, 83% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Oakville costs $24 per day, on average, or $73 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 55% cheaper than airport locations in Oakville.

Expect to pay $4.69 per gallon in Oakville (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 Oakville is Full-size (Ford Expedition or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Kia Sportage or similar) are, on average, 83% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Oakville

Compact SUV

4 Adults, 2 Bags

$27/day

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5 Adults, 3 Bags

$29/day

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