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

St. Catharines travel guide

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You're Going to Love St. Catharines

With a population of 131,989, St. Catharines 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 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything St. Catharines has to offer.

Where to Eat in St. Catharines

If you’re looking for affordable options, Wellington Court Restaurant + Catering (11 Wellington St.) and The Keg Steakhouse + Bar - St. Catharines (344 Glendale Ave) are great picks.

When to visit St. Catharines

St. Catharines in February
Estimated hotel price
$119
1 night at 3-star hotel
St. Catharines in February
Estimated hotel price
$119
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to St. Catharines in July, when the average temperature is 71.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 80.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 19.4 °F, with an average temperature of 24.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in September, when precipitation is around 3.5″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in St. Catharines, with an average rainfall of 1.9″.

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How to Get to St. Catharines

Plane

Although St. Catharines doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Toronto All airports (YTO), which is located 35 miles from St. Catharines. The shortest flight to St. Catharines from the United States departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 3h 10m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving St. Catharines, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from St. Catharines to Ottawa takes 3h 32m 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 St. Catharines is to pick up a car rental from Toronto, which is about 35 miles from St. Catharines. You’ll find branches of Ace and Fox, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to St. Catharines, including Ontario Northland, Red Arrow and OurBus. From Niagara Falls, the bus ride to St. Catharines takes 110 miles and will cost you around $40. From London, the ticket costs about $28 for a journey of 143 miles.

Plane

Although St. Catharines doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Toronto All airports (YTO), which is located 35 miles from St. Catharines. The shortest flight to St. Catharines from the United States departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 3h 10m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving St. Catharines, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from St. Catharines to Ottawa takes 3h 32m 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 St. Catharines is to pick up a car rental from Toronto, which is about 35 miles from St. Catharines. You’ll find branches of Ace and Fox, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to St. Catharines, including Ontario Northland, Red Arrow and OurBus. From Niagara Falls, the bus ride to St. Catharines takes 110 miles and will cost you around $40. From London, the ticket costs about $28 for a journey of 143 miles.

Airports near St. Catharines

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Airlines serving St. Catharines

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KLM
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British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
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Delta
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Turkish Airlines
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Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
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Austrian Airlines
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United Airlines
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Emirates
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Qatar Airways
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Air Canada
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Scandinavian Airlines
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Brussels Airlines
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LOT
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Finnair
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Alaska Airlines
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TAP AIR PORTUGAL
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Where to stay in St. Catharines

Average rates range from around $132 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $158 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of St. Catharines

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Staybridge Suites Niagara-On-The-Lake
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 582 reviews)
$149+
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Capri Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, 958 reviews)
$78+
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Hampton Inn by Hilton St. Catharines Niagara
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 573 reviews)
$133+
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The Inn at Lock Seven
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 415 reviews)
$97+
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Four Points by Sheraton St. Catharines Niagara Suites
3 stars
Good (7.9, 673 reviews)
$112+
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Comfort Inn St. Catharines
2 stars
Good (7.6, 810 reviews)
$88+
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Renting a car in St. Catharines

Renting a car in St. Catharines costs $47 per day, on average, or $188 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 20% more expensive than at Toronto Pearson Intl.

Expect to pay $4.69 per gallon in St. Catharines (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $56.33 and $75.10. The most frequently booked car type in St. Catharines is Intermediate (Ford Escape 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, 35% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in St. Catharines costs $47 per day, on average, or $188 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 20% more expensive than at Toronto Pearson Intl.

Expect to pay $4.69 per gallon in St. Catharines (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $56.33 and $75.10. The most frequently booked car type in St. Catharines is Intermediate (Ford Escape 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, 35% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in St. Catharines

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5 Adults, 5 Bags

$28/day

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Compact SUV

4 Adults, 2 Bags

$29/day

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