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What to do
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Whitby travel guide

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You're Going to Love Whitby

Whitby is a must-see destination in Ontario, Canada. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Whitby has to offer.

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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. For delicious green meals, Beertown Public House - Whitby (75 Consumers Dr) and Milestones Grill + Bar - Whitby (75 Consumers Dr, Bldg T) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Whitby.

When to visit Whitby

Whitby in December
Estimated hotel price
$115
1 night at 3-star hotel
Whitby in December
Estimated hotel price
$115
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 Fort Lauderdale and takes around 3h 10m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Whitby, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Whitby to Ottawa takes 3h 32m and costs around $40 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Montreal, expect to pay about $40 for a 4h 50m 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 Ace and Fox, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Whitby, including Ontario Northland, Red Arrow and OurBus. From Niagara Falls, the bus ride to Whitby takes 110 miles and will cost you around $40. From London, the ticket costs about $28 for a journey of 143 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 Fort Lauderdale and takes around 3h 10m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Whitby, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Whitby to Ottawa takes 3h 32m and costs around $40 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Montreal, expect to pay about $40 for a 4h 50m 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 Ace and Fox, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Whitby, including Ontario Northland, Red Arrow and OurBus. From Niagara Falls, the bus ride to Whitby takes 110 miles and will cost you around $40. From London, the ticket costs about $28 for a journey of 143 miles.

Airports near Whitby

YYZToronto Pearson Intl
YTZToronto Island
YHMHamilton

Airlines serving Whitby

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,243 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,967 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
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Where to stay in Whitby

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express Whitby Oshawa and Quality Suites Whitby.

Where to stay in popular areas of Whitby

Most booked hotels in Whitby

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Holiday Inn Express Whitby Oshawa
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 661 reviews)
$126+
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Residence Inn by Marriott Whitby
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 388 reviews)
$126+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Oshawa Downtown - Toronto Area
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 704 reviews)
$114+
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Hilton Garden Inn Toronto/Ajax
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 548 reviews)
$130+
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Quality Suites Whitby
2 stars
Good (7.6, 1030 reviews)
$93+
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Spark by Hilton Oshawa
2 stars
Good (7.3, 669 reviews)
$99+
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Renting a car in Whitby

Renting a car in Whitby costs $29 per day, on average, or $117 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 28% cheaper than airport locations in Whitby.

Expect to pay $4.69 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 $56.33 and $75.10. The most frequently booked car type in Whitby is Compact (Jeep Compass or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Hyundai Elantra or similar) are, on average, 53% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Whitby costs $29 per day, on average, or $117 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 28% cheaper than airport locations in Whitby.

Expect to pay $4.69 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 $56.33 and $75.10. The most frequently booked car type in Whitby is Compact (Jeep Compass or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Hyundai Elantra or similar) are, on average, 53% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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