Peterborough travel guide
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You're Going to Love Peterborough
With a population of 75,877, Peterborough is a must-see destination in Ontario, Canada. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Peterborough deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Activities & attractions in Peterborough
Where to Eat in Peterborough
If you’re looking for affordable options, Rare Restaurant (166 Brock St) and Hobart's Steakhouse - Peterborough (139 Hunter Street West) are great picks.
When to visit Peterborough
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Peterborough in July, when the average temperature is 68 °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 6.8 °F, with an average temperature of 17.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in November, when precipitation is around 3.4″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Peterborough, with an average rainfall of 2″.
How to Get to Peterborough
Plane
Although Peterborough doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Toronto All airports (YTO), which is located 69 miles from Peterborough. The shortest flight to Peterborough from the United States departs from Nashville and takes around 1h 59m.
Train
VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Peterborough, followed by UP Express. The train journey from Peterborough to London takes 2h 12m 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.
Car
Another option to get to Peterborough is to pick up a car rental from Toronto, which is about 69 miles from Peterborough. 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 Peterborough, including Rider Express, Bus and OurBus. From London, the bus ride to Peterborough takes 130 miles and will cost you around $17. From Ottawa, the ticket costs about $37 for a journey of 220 miles.
Airports near Peterborough
Airlines serving Peterborough
Where to stay in Peterborough
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Super 8 by Wyndham Peterborough and Motel 6 Peterborough On.
Where to stay in popular areas of Peterborough
Most booked hotels in Peterborough
Renting a car in Peterborough
Renting a car in Peterborough costs $41 per day, on average, or $81 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, 16% more expensive than at Toronto Pearson Intl.
Expect to pay $5.41 per gallon in Peterborough (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 Peterborough is Compact (Ford EcoSport or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Honda Fit or similar) are, on average, 68% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.