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

Owen Sound travel guide

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You're Going to Love Owen Sound

With a population of 22,625, Owen Sound is a must-see destination in Ontario, Canada. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Owen Sound deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Owen Sound

If you’re looking for affordable options, East Side Mario's - Owen Sound (1315-16th St East) and Montana's BBQ & Bar - Owen Sound (1555 18th Ave East) are great picks.

When to visit Owen Sound

Owen Sound in January
Estimated hotel price
$69
1 night at 3-star hotel
Owen Sound in January
Estimated hotel price
$69
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Owen Sound in July, when the average temperature is 68 °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 15.8 °F, with an average temperature of 23 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in December, when precipitation is around 5.1″. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Owen Sound, with an average rainfall of 2.8″.

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How to Get to Owen Sound

Plane

Although Owen Sound doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Toronto Pearson Airport (YYZ), which is located 90 miles from Owen Sound. The shortest flight to Owen Sound from the United States departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 3h 13m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Owen Sound, followed by Lufthansa. The train journey from Owen Sound to Windsor takes 4h 07m and costs around $165 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Ottawa, expect to pay about $210 for a 4h 21m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Owen Sound is to pick up a car rental from Toronto, which is about 100 miles from Owen Sound. You’ll find branches of Fox and Ace, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Owen Sound, including FlixBus, Bus and Red Arrow. From London, the bus ride to Owen Sound takes 125 miles and will cost you around $16. From Ottawa, the ticket costs about $64 for a journey of 270 miles.

Plane

Although Owen Sound doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Toronto Pearson Airport (YYZ), which is located 90 miles from Owen Sound. The shortest flight to Owen Sound from the United States departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 3h 13m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Owen Sound, followed by Lufthansa. The train journey from Owen Sound to Windsor takes 4h 07m and costs around $165 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Ottawa, expect to pay about $210 for a 4h 21m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Owen Sound is to pick up a car rental from Toronto, which is about 100 miles from Owen Sound. You’ll find branches of Fox and Ace, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Owen Sound, including FlixBus, Bus and Red Arrow. From London, the bus ride to Owen Sound takes 125 miles and will cost you around $16. From Ottawa, the ticket costs about $64 for a journey of 270 miles.

Airports near Owen Sound

YYZToronto Pearson Intl
YTZToronto Island
YHMHamilton

Airlines serving Owen Sound

Lufthansa
Good (7,409 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,386 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,367 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,961 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,737 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,966 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,925 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,925 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,339 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,622 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (850 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,156 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,486 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,117 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,251 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,896 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,324 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (998 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (359 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Owen Sound

Most booked hotels in Owen Sound

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The Inn At Cobble Beach
3 stars
Excellent (9.3, 152 reviews)
$263+
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Nights Inn Owen Sound
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 843 reviews)
$93+
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Best Western Inn On The Bay
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 521 reviews)
$161+
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Comfort Inn Owen Sound
2 stars
Good (7.7, 709 reviews)
$110+
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Quality Inn
2 stars
Good (7.1, 775 reviews)
$90+
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Owen Sound Inn
2 stars
Good (6.7, 627 reviews)
$72+
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Renting a car in Owen Sound

Renting a car in Owen Sound costs $38 per day, on average, or $76 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 22% cheaper than airport locations in Owen Sound.

Expect to pay $4.62 per gallon in Owen Sound (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $55.42 and $73.89. The most frequently booked car type in Owen Sound is Intermediate (Ford Escape or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Kia Forte or similar) are, on average, 48% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Owen Sound costs $38 per day, on average, or $76 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 22% cheaper than airport locations in Owen Sound.

Expect to pay $4.62 per gallon in Owen Sound (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $55.42 and $73.89. The most frequently booked car type in Owen Sound is Intermediate (Ford Escape or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Kia Forte or similar) are, on average, 48% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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