Collingwood travel guide
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You're Going to Love Collingwood
With a population of 15,809, Collingwood is a must-see destination in Ontario, Canada. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Collingwood deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Collingwood
If you’re looking for affordable options, The Huron Club (94 Pine St) and Crow Bar and Variety (18 Huron St) are great picks.
When to visit Collingwood
How to Get to Collingwood
Plane
Although Collingwood doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Toronto Pearson Airport (YYZ), which is located 63 miles from Collingwood. The shortest flight to Collingwood from the United Kingdom departs from Manchester and takes around 14h 30m.
Train
UP Express is the most popular train carrier serving Collingwood, followed by VIA Rail Canada. The train journey from Collingwood to London takes 2h 10m and costs around £24 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Windsor, expect to pay about £32 for a 4h 07m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Collingwood is to pick up a car hire from Toronto, which is about 71 miles from Collingwood. You’ll find branches of Avis and Thrifty, among others, in Toronto.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Collingwood, including Bus, Rider Express and Red Arrow. From London, the bus ride to Collingwood takes 130 miles and will cost you around £26. From Kingston, the ticket costs about £42 for a journey of 150 miles.
Airlines serving Collingwood
Where to stay in Collingwood
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Comfort Inn & Suites and The Mariner Motor Hotel.
Where to stay in popular areas of Collingwood
Most booked hotels in Collingwood
Hiring a car in Collingwood
Expect to pay £1.11 per litre in Collingwood (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £13.26 and £17.67. The most frequently booked car type in Collingwood is Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Mazda Mazda2 or similar) is, on average, 49% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.