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

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. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Orillia has to offer.

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

Orillia in March
Estimated hotel price
$105
1 night at 3-star hotel
Orillia in March
Estimated hotel price
$105
1 night at 3-star hotel

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″.

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How to Get to Orillia

Plane

Although Orillia doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Gravenhurst Muskoka (YQA), which is located 42 km from Orillia. The shortest flight to Orillia from the United States departs from Nashville and takes around 2h 05m.

Car

Another option to get to Orillia is to pick up a car rental from Toronto, which is about 106 km from Orillia. You’ll find branches of Ace and City Car & Truck Rental, among others, in Toronto.

Plane

Although Orillia doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Gravenhurst Muskoka (YQA), which is located 42 km from Orillia. The shortest flight to Orillia from the United States departs from Nashville and takes around 2h 05m.

Car

Another option to get to Orillia is to pick up a car rental from Toronto, which is about 106 km from Orillia. You’ll find branches of Ace and City Car & Truck Rental, among others, in Toronto.

Airlines serving Orillia

Lufthansa
Good (8,217 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,565 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,188 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,479 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,053 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,529 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,258 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,647 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,733 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,656 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (951 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,120 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,961 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,211 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,530 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,513 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,430 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,460 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (431 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,585 reviews)
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Where to stay in Orillia

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Lakeside Inn and Days Inn by Wyndham Orillia.

Where to stay in popular areas of Orillia

Most booked hotels in Orillia

Days Inn by Wyndham Orillia
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1585 reviews)
$102+
Best Western Plus Orillia Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.9, 543 reviews)
$99+
The Champlain Waterfront Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel
2 stars
Good (7.6, 1054 reviews)
$84+
Stone Gate Inn
3 stars
Good (7.4, 1238 reviews)
$72+
Quality Inn & Conference Centre
3 stars
Good (6.8, 1008 reviews)
$94+
Econo Lodge
2 stars
Okay (5.2, 1209 reviews)
$71+

Renting a car in Orillia

Renting a car in Orillia costs $53 per day, on average, or $158 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 1% cheaper than airport locations in Orillia.

Expect to pay $5.49 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 $65.87 and $87.82. The most frequently booked car type in Orillia is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Toyota RAV4 or similar) are, on average, 40% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Orillia costs $53 per day, on average, or $158 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 1% cheaper than airport locations in Orillia.

Expect to pay $5.49 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 $65.87 and $87.82. The most frequently booked car type in Orillia is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Toyota RAV4 or similar) are, on average, 40% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.