Sudbury travel guide

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You're Going to Love Sudbury

With a population of 157,857, Sudbury 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 Sudbury has to offer.

Where to Eat in Sudbury

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Keg Steakhouse + Bar - Sudbury (1396 Kingsway) and Fionn MacCool's - Sudbury (1875 Regent St) are great picks.

When to visit Sudbury

Sudbury in June
Estimated hotel price
$110
1 night at 3-star hotel
Sudbury in June
Estimated hotel price
$110
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Sudbury in July, when the average temperature is 66.2 °F, and the highest can go up to 77 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -2.2 °F, with an average temperature of 6.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in September, when precipitation is around 4″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Sudbury, with an average rainfall of 2″.

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How to Get to Sudbury

Plane

When flying to Sudbury, you’ll arrive at Sudbury (YSB), which is located 21 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Sudbury from the United States departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 7h 42m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the only carrier operating train routes to Sudbury. Located 8 km from the city center, Sudbury Junction is the busiest station in Sudbury. Another popular train station is Sudbury Westree, located 112 km from the center.

Car

Another option to get to Sudbury is to pick up a car rental from Markham, which is about 321 km from Sudbury. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Markham.

Bus

Ontario Northland operates bus routes to Sudbury. The most popular bus station is Sudbury Health Sciences North, located 2.5 km from downtown Sudbury. Sudbury Laurentian Uni is also a commonly used station, and is 2.9 km from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Sudbury, you’ll arrive at Sudbury (YSB), which is located 21 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Sudbury from the United States departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 7h 42m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the only carrier operating train routes to Sudbury. Located 8 km from the city center, Sudbury Junction is the busiest station in Sudbury. Another popular train station is Sudbury Westree, located 112 km from the center.

Car

Another option to get to Sudbury is to pick up a car rental from Markham, which is about 321 km from Sudbury. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Markham.

Bus

Ontario Northland operates bus routes to Sudbury. The most popular bus station is Sudbury Health Sciences North, located 2.5 km from downtown Sudbury. Sudbury Laurentian Uni is also a commonly used station, and is 2.9 km from the city center.

Airports near Sudbury

Airlines serving Sudbury

SWISS
Good (919 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,917 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,118 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,669 reviews)
Porter Airlines
Good (151 reviews)

Where to stay in Sudbury

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Clarion Hotel and Super 8 by Wyndham Sudbury ON.

Where to stay in popular areas of Sudbury

Most booked hotels in Sudbury

Northbury Hotel and Conference Centre
3 stars
Excellent (8, 1740 reviews)
$88+
Holiday Inn Sudbury
3 stars
Excellent (8, 474 reviews)
$130+
Radisson Hotel Sudbury
3 stars
Good (7.3, 1767 reviews)
$96+
Rodeway Inn
2 stars
Good (7, 311 reviews)
$64+
Travelodge Hotel by Wyndham Sudbury
2 stars
Good (6.4, 1530 reviews)
$85+

Renting a car in Sudbury

Renting a car in Sudbury costs $48 per day, on average, or $144 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 10% cheaper than airport locations in Sudbury.

Expect to pay $5.30 per gallon in Sudbury (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 Sudbury is Standard (Ford Edge or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Hyundai Accent or similar) are, on average, 51% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Sudbury costs $48 per day, on average, or $144 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 10% cheaper than airport locations in Sudbury.

Expect to pay $5.30 per gallon in Sudbury (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 Sudbury is Standard (Ford Edge or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Hyundai Accent or similar) are, on average, 51% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.