Whitby 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 Whitby has to offer.
If you’re looking for affordable options, Brothers Ristorante (110 Lupin Dr) and Bella Notte Ristorante (3570 Brock St N) are great picks.
Although Whitby doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Toronto Island (YTZ), which is located 29 miles from Whitby. The shortest flight to Whitby from the United States departs from Nashville and takes around 2h.
VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Whitby, followed by UP Express. The train journey from Whitby to Ottawa takes 4h 04m and costs around $40 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Windsor, expect to pay about $40 for a 4h 09m trip. The train station in Whitby is called Whitby go, and is located 2 miles from the city center.
Another option to get to Whitby is to pick up a car rental from Toronto, which is about 28 miles from Whitby. 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 Whitby, including Rider Express, Bus and Red Arrow. From London, the bus ride to Whitby takes 130 miles and will cost you around $34. From Kingston, the ticket costs about $47 for a journey of 150 miles.
Renting a car in Whitby costs $28 per day, on average, or $84 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 15% cheaper than airport locations in Whitby.
Expect to pay $5.30 per gallon in Whitby (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 Whitby is Mini (Dodge Grand Caravan or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Mazda Mazda2 or similar) are, on average, 69% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.