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Port Elgin travel guide

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You're Going to Love Port Elgin

Port Elgin is a must-see destination in Ontario, Canada. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Port Elgin deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Port Elgin

Port Elgin in February
Estimated hotel price
$107
1 night at 3-star hotel
Port Elgin in February
Estimated hotel price
$107
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Port Elgin

Plane

Although Port Elgin doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Toronto Region of Waterloo Intl (YKF), which is located 84 miles from Port Elgin. The shortest flight to Port Elgin from the United States departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 3h 09m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Port Elgin, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Port Elgin to London takes 2h 12m and costs around $41 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Ottawa, expect to pay about $44 for a 4h 05m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Port Elgin is to pick up a car rental from Toronto, which is about 113 miles from Port Elgin. You’ll find branches of Ace and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Port Elgin, including FlixBus, Rider Express and Bus. From London, the bus ride to Port Elgin takes 217 km and will cost you around $28. From Buffalo, the ticket costs about $35 for a journey of 165 miles.

Plane

Although Port Elgin doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Toronto Region of Waterloo Intl (YKF), which is located 84 miles from Port Elgin. The shortest flight to Port Elgin from the United States departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 3h 09m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Port Elgin, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Port Elgin to London takes 2h 12m and costs around $41 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Ottawa, expect to pay about $44 for a 4h 05m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Port Elgin is to pick up a car rental from Toronto, which is about 113 miles from Port Elgin. You’ll find branches of Ace and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Port Elgin, including FlixBus, Rider Express and Bus. From London, the bus ride to Port Elgin takes 217 km and will cost you around $28. From Buffalo, the ticket costs about $35 for a journey of 165 miles.

Airports near Port Elgin

YKFToronto Region of Waterloo Intl
YXULondon

Airlines serving Port Elgin

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Delta
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British Airways
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Turkish Airlines
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Iberia
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Emirates
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Air Canada
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Austrian Airlines
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Cathay Pacific
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Scandinavian Airlines
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Alaska Airlines
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Where to stay in popular areas of Port Elgin

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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Port Elgin By IHG
2 stars
Excellent (9.2, 202 reviews)
$89+
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Staybridge Suites Port Elgin By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (9.4, 42 reviews)
$119+
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Quality Inn
2 stars
Good (7.9, 413 reviews)
$100+
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Stop 21 Motel
2 stars
Good (7.6, 241 reviews)
$72+
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Super 8 by Wyndham Port Elgin
2 stars
Good (7.5, 469 reviews)
$76+
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Travelodge by Wyndham Port Elgin
2 stars
Good (7.1, 643 reviews)
$71+
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Renting a car in Port Elgin

Expect to pay $4.20 per gallon in Port Elgin (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.

Expect to pay $4.20 per gallon in Port Elgin (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.