The Blue Mountains travel guide

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You're Going to Love The Blue Mountains

The Blue Mountains is a must-see destination in Ontario, Canada. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in The Blue Mountains to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in The Blue Mountains

If you’re looking for affordable options, Bruce Wine Bar (8 Bruce Street) and Summitview Pavilion (115 Swiss Meadows Blvd.) are great picks.

When to visit The Blue Mountains

The Blue Mountains in April
Estimated hotel price
$164
1 night at 3-star hotel
The Blue Mountains in April
Estimated hotel price
$164
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to The Blue Mountains

Plane

Although The Blue Mountains doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Toronto Pearson Airport (YYZ), which is located 71 miles from The Blue Mountains. The shortest flight to The Blue Mountains from the United States departs from Nashville and takes around 1h 59m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving The Blue Mountains, followed by UP Express. The train journey from The Blue Mountains to London takes 2h 09m and costs around $30 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Ottawa, expect to pay about $40 for a 3h 49m trip.

Car

Another option to get to The Blue Mountains is to pick up a car rental from Toronto, which is about 80 miles from The Blue Mountains. You’ll find branches of Economy Rent a Car and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to The Blue Mountains, including Bus, Rider Express and OurBus. From London, the bus ride to The Blue Mountains takes 130 miles and will cost you around $33. From Kingston, the ticket costs about $49 for a journey of 150 miles.

Plane

Although The Blue Mountains doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Toronto Pearson Airport (YYZ), which is located 71 miles from The Blue Mountains. The shortest flight to The Blue Mountains from the United States departs from Nashville and takes around 1h 59m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving The Blue Mountains, followed by UP Express. The train journey from The Blue Mountains to London takes 2h 09m and costs around $30 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Ottawa, expect to pay about $40 for a 3h 49m trip.

Car

Another option to get to The Blue Mountains is to pick up a car rental from Toronto, which is about 80 miles from The Blue Mountains. You’ll find branches of Economy Rent a Car and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to The Blue Mountains, including Bus, Rider Express and OurBus. From London, the bus ride to The Blue Mountains takes 130 miles and will cost you around $33. From Kingston, the ticket costs about $49 for a journey of 150 miles.

Airports near The Blue Mountains

Airlines serving The Blue Mountains

Lufthansa
Good (4,650 reviews)
KLM
Good (852 reviews)
SWISS
Good (923 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,478 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,599 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,300 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,555 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,938 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,479 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,775 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (834 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,164 reviews)
LOT
Good (682 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (915 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (834 reviews)
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Where to stay in The Blue Mountains

Average rates range from around $163 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $111 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of The Blue Mountains

Most booked hotels in The Blue Mountains

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Collingwood
2 stars
Excellent (8.9, 1429 reviews)
$125+
Hilton Grand Vacations Club Blue Mountain Canada
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 178 reviews)
$156+
Blue Mountain Resort Village Suites
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 2496 reviews)
$125+
The Westin Trillium House, Blue Mountain
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 757 reviews)
$214+
Georgian Bay Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1702 reviews)
$117+
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Collingwood
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1304 reviews)
$123+

Renting a car in The Blue Mountains

Expect to pay $5.41 per gallon in The Blue Mountains (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $64.96 and $86.61.

Expect to pay $5.41 per gallon in The Blue Mountains (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $64.96 and $86.61.