Whitby travel guide

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You're Going to Love Whitby

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.

Where to Eat in Whitby

If you’re looking for affordable options, Brothers Ristorante (110 Lupin Dr) and Bella Notte Ristorante (3570 Brock St N) are great picks.

When to visit Whitby

Whitby in January
Estimated hotel price
$104
1 night at 3-star hotel
Whitby in January
Estimated hotel price
$104
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Whitby

Plane

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.

Train

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.

Car

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.

Bus

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.

Plane

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.

Train

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.

Car

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.

Bus

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.

Airports near Whitby

Airlines serving Whitby

Lufthansa
Good (4,592 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
SWISS
Good (922 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,426 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,602 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,276 reviews)
Air France
Good (970 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,548 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (479 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,925 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,123 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,484 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,697 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (225 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (834 reviews)
LOT
Good (680 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,163 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (913 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Whitby

Most booked hotels in Whitby

Holiday Inn Express Whitby Oshawa
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 820 reviews)
$136+
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Oshawa Downtown - Toronto Area
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 605 reviews)
$131+
Homewood Suites by Hilton Ajax, Ontario, Canada
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 333 reviews)
$138+
Hilton Garden Inn Toronto/Ajax
3 stars
Excellent (8, 470 reviews)
$131+
Residence Inn by Marriott Whitby
3 stars
Excellent (8, 257 reviews)
$115+
Quality Suites Whitby
2 stars
Good (7.1, 977 reviews)
$98+

Renting a car in Whitby

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.

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.