Orillia travel guide
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You're Going to Love Orillia
With a population of 30,178, Orillia is a must-see destination in Ontario, Canada. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Orillia deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Activities & attractions in Orillia
Where to Eat in Orillia
If you’re looking for affordable options, The Common Stove (27 Mississaga St W) and PICNIC (140 Mississaga St E) are great picks.
When to visit Orillia
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Orillia 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 8.6 °F, with an average temperature of 17.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in November, when precipitation is around 4.4″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Orillia, with an average rainfall of 2.6″.
How to Get to Orillia
Plane
Although Orillia doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Toronto Pearson Airport (YYZ), which is located 65 miles from Orillia. The shortest flight to Orillia from the United States departs from Orlando and takes around 2h 44m.
Train
VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Orillia, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Orillia to Burlington takes 0h 39m and costs around $15 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $31 for a 3h 44m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Orillia is to pick up a car rental from Toronto, which is about 66 miles from Orillia. You’ll find branches of Ace and Hertz, among others, in Toronto.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Orillia, including OurBus, Bus and Megabus. From London, the bus ride to Orillia takes 140 miles and will cost you around $28. From Buffalo, the ticket costs about $20 for a journey of 165 miles.
Airlines serving Orillia
Where to stay in Orillia
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Comfort Inn Orillia and Lakeside Inn.
Where to stay in popular areas of Orillia
Most booked hotels in Orillia
Renting a car in Orillia
Renting a car in Orillia costs $52 per day, on average, or $103 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 36% more expensive than at Toronto Pearson Intl.
Expect to pay $4.73 per gallon in Orillia (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $56.78 and $75.71. The most frequently booked car type in Orillia is Full-size (Dodge Durango or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Mazda CX-5 or similar) are, on average, 54% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.