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.

Where to Eat in Barrie

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Farmhouse (268 Bradford Street) and Jack Astor's - Barrie (70 Mapleview Dr W) are great picks.

When to visit Barrie

Barrie in November
Estimated hotel price
$172
1 night at 3-star hotel
Barrie in November
Estimated hotel price
$172
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 18h 41m.

Train

UP Express is the most popular train carrier serving Barrie, followed by VIA Rail Canada. The train journey from Barrie to London takes 2h 12m and costs around $54 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Ottawa, expect to pay about $69 for a 4h 02m 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 Thrifty and Hertz, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Barrie, including Rider Express, Bus and FlixBus. From Kingston, the bus ride to Barrie takes 249 km and will cost you around $79. From London, the ticket costs about $71 for a journey of 254 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

Airlines serving Barrie

Lufthansa
Good (3,666 reviews)
KLM
Good (668 reviews)
British Airways
Good (3,406 reviews)
SWISS
Good (805 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,191 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,065 reviews)
Air France
Good (822 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,244 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,189 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (1,802 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,403 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (396 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (3,972 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (196 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (726 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (752 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (994 reviews)
Finnair
Good (960 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (584 reviews)
LOT
Good (639 reviews)
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Where to stay in Barrie

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Barrie and Super 8 by Wyndham Barrie.

Where to stay in popular areas of Barrie

Hiring a car in Barrie

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 20% more expensive than at Toronto Pearson Intl.

Expect to pay $2.37 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 $28.38 and $37.83. The most frequently booked car type in Barrie is Standard (Hyundai Sonata or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Suzuki Swift or similar) is, on average, 57% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.