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. Peterborough deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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 February
Estimated hotel price
$108
1 night at 3-star hotel
Peterborough in February
Estimated hotel price
$108
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 69 miles from Peterborough. The shortest flight to Peterborough from the United States departs from New York and takes around 1h 36m.

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 Ace and City Car & Truck Rental, among others, in Toronto.

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 New York and takes around 1h 36m.

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 Ace and City Car & Truck Rental, among others, in Toronto.

Airports near Peterborough

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Airlines serving Peterborough

Lufthansa
Good (8,191 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,558 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,158 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,477 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,035 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,502 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,257 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,642 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (948 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,739 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,108 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,655 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,950 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,214 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,471 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,505 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (430 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,426 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,451 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,368 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, 801 reviews)
$129+
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Super 8 by Wyndham Peterborough
2 stars
Excellent (8, 1579 reviews)
$87+
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Quality Inn
2 stars
Good (7.7, 850 reviews)
$86+
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Holiday Inn Peterborough-Waterfront By IHG
3 stars
Good (7.6, 1008 reviews)
$124+
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Peterborough Inn & Suites Hotel
2 stars
Good (6.8, 283 reviews)
$62+
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Motel 6 Peterborough On
2 stars
Good (6.7, 900 reviews)
$82+
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Renting a car in Peterborough

Renting a car in Peterborough costs $50 per day, on average, or $100 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 2% cheaper than airport locations in Peterborough.

Expect to pay $5.45 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 $65.41 and $87.22. The most frequently booked car type in Peterborough is Intermediate (Ford Escape or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Class Compact SUV or similar) are, on average, 31% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Peterborough costs $50 per day, on average, or $100 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 2% cheaper than airport locations in Peterborough.

Expect to pay $5.45 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 $65.41 and $87.22. The most frequently booked car type in Peterborough is Intermediate (Ford Escape or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Class Compact SUV or similar) are, on average, 31% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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