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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 10m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Owen Sound, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Owen Sound to Ottawa takes 4h 25m and costs around $41 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Windsor, expect to pay about $41 for a 4h 35m 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 City Car & Truck Rental and Turo, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Owen Sound, including Red Arrow, FlixBus and Rider Express. From Kingston, the bus ride to Owen Sound takes 145 miles and will cost you around $44. From Buffalo, the ticket costs about $43 for a journey of 165 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 10m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Owen Sound, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Owen Sound to Ottawa takes 4h 25m and costs around $41 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Windsor, expect to pay about $41 for a 4h 35m 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 City Car & Truck Rental and Turo, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Owen Sound, including Red Arrow, FlixBus and Rider Express. From Kingston, the bus ride to Owen Sound takes 145 miles and will cost you around $44. From Buffalo, the ticket costs about $43 for a journey of 165 miles.

Airports near Owen Sound

YYZToronto Pearson Intl
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YHMHamilton

Airlines serving Owen Sound

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Air France
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Where to stay in popular areas of Owen Sound

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The Inn At Cobble Beach
3 stars
Excellent (9.3, 145 reviews)
$293+
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Nights Inn Owen Sound
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 820 reviews)
$110+
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Best Western Inn On The Bay
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 498 reviews)
$171+
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Comfort Inn Owen Sound
2 stars
Good (7.9, 674 reviews)
$115+
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Quality Inn
2 stars
Good (7.6, 711 reviews)
$102+
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Travelodge by Wyndham Owen Sound
2 stars
Good (6.9, 642 reviews)
$95+
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Renting a car in Owen Sound

Renting a car in Owen Sound costs $39 per day, on average, or $77 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 30% cheaper than airport locations in Owen Sound.

Expect to pay $4.58 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 $54.96 and $73.29. The most frequently booked car type in Owen Sound is Full-size (Dodge Durango or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Kia Forte or similar) are, on average, 44% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Owen Sound costs $39 per day, on average, or $77 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 30% cheaper than airport locations in Owen Sound.

Expect to pay $4.58 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 $54.96 and $73.29. The most frequently booked car type in Owen Sound is Full-size (Dodge Durango or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Kia Forte or similar) are, on average, 44% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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