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, 147 (147 Dunlop St E) and Il Buco (31 Dunlop Street East) are great picks.
When to visit Barrie
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.
How to Get to Barrie
Plane
Although Barrie doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Gravenhurst Muskoka (YQA), which is located 70 km from Barrie. The shortest flight to Barrie from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 20h 10m.
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 Ace and City Car & Truck Rental, among others, in Toronto.
Airlines serving Barrie
Where to stay in Barrie
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express & Suites Barrie By IHG and Super 8 by Wyndham Barrie South.
Where to stay in popular areas of Barrie
Hiring a car in Barrie
Expect to pay $2.64 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 $31.66 and $42.21. The most frequently booked car type in Barrie is Full-size (Dodge Durango or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 70% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.