Thunder Bay travel guide
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You're Going to Love Thunder Bay
With a population of 99,334, Thunder Bay 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 Thunder Bay has to offer.
Where to Eat in Thunder Bay
If you’re looking for affordable options, The Keg Steakhouse + Bar - Thunder Bay (735 Hewiston St) and Caribou Restaurant + Wine Bar (727 Hewitson St) are great picks.
When to visit Thunder Bay
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Thunder Bay in July, when the average temperature is 62.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 73.4 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -4 °F, with an average temperature of 6.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 3.5″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Thunder Bay, with an average rainfall of 0.4″.
How to Get to Thunder Bay
Plane
When flying to Thunder Bay, you’ll arrive at Thunder Bay (YQT), which is located 3 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Thunder Bay from the United States departs from Seattle and takes around 8h 19m.
Bus
Ontario Northland operates bus routes to Thunder Bay. From Sault Ste Marie, the bus ride to Thunder Bay takes 540 miles and will cost you around $86. From Sault Ste Marie, the ticket costs about $202 for a journey of 573 miles. The most popular bus station is Thunder Bay 1010 Dawson Rd, located 5 miles from downtown Thunder Bay. Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre is also a commonly used station, and is 3 miles from the city center.
Airports near Thunder Bay
Airlines serving Thunder Bay
Where to stay in Thunder Bay
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Thunder Bay and Best Western Thunder Bay Crossroads.
Where to stay in popular areas of Thunder Bay
Most booked hotels in Thunder Bay
Renting a car in Thunder Bay
Renting a car in Thunder Bay costs $41 per day, on average, or $123 if you want to rent if for 3 days. Budget, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and National are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Thunder Bay is the Enterprise Rent-A-Car branch at 100 Princess St., which is 3 miles from the city center.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 15% cheaper than airport locations in Thunder Bay.
Expect to pay $4.69 per gallon in Thunder Bay (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 Thunder Bay 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, 46% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.
Best car rental deals in Thunder Bay
Supplier choice
5 Adults, 5 Bags
$17/day
Compact SUV
4 Adults, 2 Bags
$36/day
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