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

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

Where to Eat in Peterborough

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Keg Steakhouse + Bar - Peterborough (820 High St) and One Fine Food (800 Erskine Ave) are great picks.

When to visit Peterborough

Peterborough in December
Estimated hotel price
$115
1 night at 3-star hotel
Peterborough in December
Estimated hotel price
$115
1 night at 3-star hotel

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″.

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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 112 km from Peterborough. The shortest flight to Peterborough from the United States departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 3h 09m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Peterborough, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Peterborough to Ottawa takes 4h 05m and costs around $40 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Montreal, expect to pay about $40 for a 4h 50m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Peterborough is to pick up a car rental from Toronto, which is about 112 km from Peterborough. You’ll find branches of Ace and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Peterborough, including FlixBus, Rider Express and Ontario Northland. From Ottawa, the bus ride to Peterborough takes 451 km and will cost you around $38. From Montreal, the ticket costs about $54 for a journey of 595 km.

Plane

Although Peterborough doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Toronto All airports (YTO), which is located 112 km from Peterborough. The shortest flight to Peterborough from the United States departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 3h 09m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Peterborough, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Peterborough to Ottawa takes 4h 05m and costs around $40 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Montreal, expect to pay about $40 for a 4h 50m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Peterborough is to pick up a car rental from Toronto, which is about 112 km from Peterborough. You’ll find branches of Ace and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Peterborough, including FlixBus, Rider Express and Ontario Northland. From Ottawa, the bus ride to Peterborough takes 451 km and will cost you around $38. From Montreal, the ticket costs about $54 for a journey of 595 km.

Airports near Peterborough

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Airlines serving Peterborough

KLM
Good (1,428 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,637 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,010 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,589 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,105 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,817 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,091 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,686 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,054 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,439 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,508 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,544 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,334 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,095 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,611 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,338 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,414 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,481 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,149 reviews)
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Where to stay in Peterborough

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Super 8 by Wyndham Peterborough and Peterborough Inn & Suites Hotel.

Where to stay in popular areas of Peterborough

Most booked hotels in Peterborough

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Best Western Plus Otonabee Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 748 reviews)
$102+
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Comfort Hotel & Suites
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 526 reviews)
$80+
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Super 8 by Wyndham Peterborough
2 stars
Excellent (8, 1512 reviews)
$73+
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Holiday Inn Peterborough-Waterfront By IHG
3 stars
Good (7.8, 977 reviews)
$97+
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Peterborough Inn & Suites Hotel
2 stars
Good (6.8, 290 reviews)
$68+
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Motel 6 Peterborough On
2 stars
Good (6.5, 860 reviews)
$79+
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Renting a car in Peterborough

Expect to pay $4.20 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 $50.42 and $67.23. The most frequently booked car type in Peterborough is Compact (Kia Seltos or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 42% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $4.20 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 $50.42 and $67.23. The most frequently booked car type in Peterborough is Compact (Kia Seltos or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 42% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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