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.
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 101 km from Collingwood. The shortest flight to Collingwood from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 20h 19m.
Train
VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Collingwood, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Collingwood to Ottawa takes 4h 04m and costs around $65 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Windsor, expect to pay about $65 for a 4h 09m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Collingwood is to pick up a car hire from Toronto, which is about 114 km from Collingwood. You’ll find branches of Avis and Thrifty, among others, in Toronto.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Collingwood, including Rider Express, Bus and OurBus. From London, the bus ride to Collingwood takes 209 km and will cost you around $54. From Buffalo, the ticket costs about $33 for a journey of 266 km.
Airlines serving Collingwood
Where to stay in Collingwood
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Pleasant Manor Motel and Collingwood Motel.
Where to stay in popular areas of Collingwood
Hiring a car in Collingwood
Expect to pay $2.31 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 $27.64 and $36.86. The most frequently booked car type in Collingwood is Compact (Hyundai Accent or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Mazda Mazda2 or similar) is, on average, 32% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.