With a population of 25.496, Prince Edward is a must-see destination in Ontario, Canada. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Prince Edward deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
If you’re looking for affordable options, Sand and Pearl Oyster Bar (1705 County Rd 12) and The Royal Hotel (247 Picton Main St) are great picks.
Although Prince Edward doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Kingston (YGK), which is located 58 km from Prince Edward. The shortest flight to Prince Edward from the United States departs from Boston and takes around 15h.
VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Prince Edward, followed by AccesRail.
Another option to get to Prince Edward is to pick up a car rental from Toronto, which is about 175 km from Prince Edward. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Economy Rent a Car, among others, in Toronto.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Prince Edward, including Rider Express, Bus and Red Arrow. From Ottawa, the bus ride to Prince Edward takes 193 km and will cost you around $41. From Toronto, the ticket costs about $19 for a journey of 217 km.
Expect to pay $5.30 per gallon in Prince Edward (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $63.59 and $84.79. The most frequently booked car type in Prince Edward is Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Chevrolet Spark or similar) are, on average, 52% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.