Oshawa travel guide
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You're Going to Love Oshawa
With a population of 247,989, Oshawa 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 Oshawa has to offer.
Activities & attractions in Oshawa
Where to Eat in Oshawa
If you’re looking for affordable options, The Keg Steakhouse + Bar - Oshawa (255 Stevenson Rd S) and Berry Hill Food Co (82 King St W) are great picks.
When to visit Oshawa
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Oshawa in July, when the average temperature is 69.8 °F, and the highest can go up to 77 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 17.6 °F, with an average temperature of 23 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in September, when precipitation is around 3.7″. In contrast, March is usually the driest month of the year in Oshawa, with an average rainfall of 2.1″.
How to Get to Oshawa
Plane
Although Oshawa doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Toronto Island (YTZ), which is located 33 miles from Oshawa. The shortest flight to Oshawa from the United States departs from Nashville and takes around 1h 59m.
Train
VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Oshawa, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Oshawa to London takes 2h 30m and costs around $30 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Ottawa, expect to pay about $40 for a 4h 04m trip. The train station in Oshawa is called Oshawa Station, and is located 3 miles from the city center.
Car
Another option to get to Oshawa is to pick up a car rental from Toronto, which is about 32 miles from Oshawa. You’ll find branches of Economy Rent a Car and Hertz, among others, in Toronto.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Oshawa, including Rider Express, Bus and OurBus. From London, the bus ride to Oshawa takes 130 miles and will cost you around $33. From Montreal, the ticket costs about $31 for a journey of 135 miles.
Airlines serving Oshawa
Where to stay in Oshawa
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express & Suites Oshawa Downtown - Toronto Area and Residence & Conference Centre - Oshawa.
Where to stay in popular areas of Oshawa
Most booked hotels in Oshawa
Renting a car in Oshawa
Renting a car in Oshawa costs $32 per day, on average, or $96 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 8% cheaper than airport locations in Oshawa.
Expect to pay $5.41 per gallon in Oshawa (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. The most frequently booked car type in Oshawa is Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Toyota Corolla or similar) are, on average, 67% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.