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.
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 Nashville and takes around 1h 59m.
Train
VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Orillia, followed by UP Express. The train journey from Orillia to Niagara Falls takes 1h 58m and costs around $19 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $30 for a 2h 30m 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 Economy Rent a Car and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Toronto.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Orillia, including Rider Express, Bus and OurBus. From London, the bus ride to Orillia takes 130 miles and will cost you around $33. From Ottawa, the ticket costs about $19 for a journey of 220 miles.
Airlines serving Orillia
Where to stay in Orillia
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott 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 $41 per day, on average, or $82 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, 20% more expensive than at Toronto Pearson Intl.
Expect to pay $5.41 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 $64.96 and $86.61. Intermediate (Mazda CX-5 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Orillia, while also 41% cheaper than other types, on average.