With a population of 50,331, Welland 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 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Welland has to offer.
If you’re looking for affordable options, Taris on the Water (25 West Main St) and M.T. Bellies Tap & Grillhouse (871 Niagara St) are great picks.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Welland in July, when the average temperature is 71.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 80.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 17.6 °F, with an average temperature of 24.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in November, when precipitation is around 3.9″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Welland, with an average rainfall of 2.4″.
Although Welland doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Toronto All airports (YTO), which is located 47 miles from Welland. The shortest flight to Welland from the United States departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 3h 10m.
VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Welland, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Welland to Kingston takes 2h 06m and costs around $35 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Ottawa, expect to pay about $40 for a 4h 05m trip.
Another option to get to Welland is to pick up a car rental from Toronto, which is about 47 miles from Welland. You’ll find branches of Economy Rent a Car and Ace, among others, in Toronto.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Welland, including Rider Express, Bus and FlixBus. From Kingston, the bus ride to Welland takes 120 miles and will cost you around $14. From London, the ticket costs about $17 for a journey of 130 miles. Welland’s bus station is located 0.7 miles from the city center.
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Travelodge by Wyndham Welland and Best Western Plus Rose City Suites.
Renting a car in Welland costs $43 per day, on average, or $128 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 9% cheaper than airport locations in Welland.
Expect to pay $5.15 per gallon in Welland (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $61.78 and $82.37. The most frequently booked car type in Welland is Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Chevrolet Spark or similar) are, on average, 64% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.