Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Barrie travel guide

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You're Going to Love Barrie

With a population of 182,041, Barrie is a must-see destination in Ontario, Canada. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Barrie to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Barrie

If you’re looking for affordable options, Barnstormer Brewing Company (384 Yonge St) and Inn Steakhouse at Horseshoe (1101 Horseshoe Valley Road West) are great picks.

When to visit Barrie

Barrie in December
Estimated hotel price
$203
1 night at 3-star hotel
Barrie in December
Estimated hotel price
$203
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Barrie in July, when the average temperature is 21 °C, and the highest can go up to 26 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -12 °C, with an average temperature of -8 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in September, when precipitation is around 94 mm. In contrast, March is usually the driest month of the year in Barrie, with an average rainfall of 58 mm.

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How to Get to Barrie

Plane

Although Barrie doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Toronto Pearson Airport (YYZ), which is located 80 km from Barrie. The shortest flight to Barrie from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 22h 30m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Barrie. The train journey from Barrie to Windsor takes 4h 07m and costs around $284 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Ottawa, expect to pay about $366 for a 4h 21m trip. The train station in Barrie is called Barrie South, and is located 6 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Barrie is to pick up a car hire from Toronto, which is about 86 km from Barrie. You’ll find branches of National and Alamo, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Barrie, including FlixBus, VIA Rail Canada and Ontario Northland. From Ottawa, the bus ride to Barrie takes 435 km and will cost you around $87. From Rochester, the ticket costs about $99 for a journey of 459 km. The most popular bus station is Barrie Downtown Barrie Terminal, located 2.4 km from the city centre of Barrie. Barrie Allandale Waterfront Go is also a commonly used station, and is 3 km from the city centre.

Plane

Although Barrie doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Toronto Pearson Airport (YYZ), which is located 80 km from Barrie. The shortest flight to Barrie from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 22h 30m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Barrie. The train journey from Barrie to Windsor takes 4h 07m and costs around $284 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Ottawa, expect to pay about $366 for a 4h 21m trip. The train station in Barrie is called Barrie South, and is located 6 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Barrie is to pick up a car hire from Toronto, which is about 86 km from Barrie. You’ll find branches of National and Alamo, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Barrie, including FlixBus, VIA Rail Canada and Ontario Northland. From Ottawa, the bus ride to Barrie takes 435 km and will cost you around $87. From Rochester, the ticket costs about $99 for a journey of 459 km. The most popular bus station is Barrie Downtown Barrie Terminal, located 2.4 km from the city centre of Barrie. Barrie Allandale Waterfront Go is also a commonly used station, and is 3 km from the city centre.

Airports near Barrie

YYZToronto Pearson Intl
YTZToronto Island
YHMHamilton

Airlines serving Barrie

Lufthansa
Good (7,497 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,404 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,457 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,981 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,772 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,009 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,992 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,982 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,476 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,375 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,652 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (855 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,306 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,533 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,280 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,133 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,028 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,332 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,098 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,382 reviews)
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Where to stay in Barrie

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express & Suites Barrie By IHG and Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Barrie.

Where to stay in popular areas of Barrie

Hiring a car in Barrie

Expect to pay $2.03 per litre in Barrie (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $24.28 and $32.37. The most frequently booked car type in Barrie is Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Class Economy Car or similar) is, on average, 53% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $2.03 per litre in Barrie (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $24.28 and $32.37. The most frequently booked car type in Barrie is Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Class Economy Car or similar) is, on average, 53% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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