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, 147 (147 Dunlop St E) and Il Buco (31 Dunlop Street East) are great picks.

When to visit Barrie

Barrie in November
Estimated hotel price
$194
1 night at 3-star hotel
Barrie in November
Estimated hotel price
$194
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 50 miles from Barrie. The shortest flight to Barrie from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 25h 10m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Barrie, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Barrie to Ottawa takes 4h 08m and costs around $70 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Montreal, expect to pay about $67 for a 4h 58m trip. The train station in Barrie is called Barrie South, and is located 4 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Barrie is to pick up a car hire from Toronto, which is about 54 miles from Barrie. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and City Car & Truck Rental, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Barrie, including FlixBus, Ontario Northland and Bus. From Ottawa, the bus ride to Barrie takes 275 miles and will cost you around $91. From Montreal, the ticket costs about $68 for a journey of 298 miles. The most popular bus station is Barrie Downtown Barrie Terminal, located 1.5 miles from the city centre of Barrie. Barrie Allandale Waterfront Go is also a commonly used station, and is 2 miles from the city centre.

Plane

Although Barrie doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Toronto Pearson Airport (YYZ), which is located 50 miles from Barrie. The shortest flight to Barrie from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 25h 10m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Barrie, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Barrie to Ottawa takes 4h 08m and costs around $70 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Montreal, expect to pay about $67 for a 4h 58m trip. The train station in Barrie is called Barrie South, and is located 4 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Barrie is to pick up a car hire from Toronto, which is about 54 miles from Barrie. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and City Car & Truck Rental, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Barrie, including FlixBus, Ontario Northland and Bus. From Ottawa, the bus ride to Barrie takes 275 miles and will cost you around $91. From Montreal, the ticket costs about $68 for a journey of 298 miles. The most popular bus station is Barrie Downtown Barrie Terminal, located 1.5 miles from the city centre of Barrie. Barrie Allandale Waterfront Go is also a commonly used station, and is 2 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Barrie

YYZToronto Pearson Intl
YTZToronto Island
YHMHamilton

Airlines serving Barrie

KLM
Good (1,487 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,892 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,853 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,298 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,384 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,913 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,163 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,563 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (905 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,545 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,742 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,556 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,894 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,182 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,378 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (397 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,189 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,429 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,242 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 Super 8 by Wyndham Barrie South.

Where to stay in popular areas of Barrie

Hiring a car in Barrie

Expect to pay $2.55 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 $30.52 and $40.69. The most frequently booked car type in Barrie is Economy (Kia Forte or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Toyota RAV4 or similar) is, on average, 45% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $2.55 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 $30.52 and $40.69. The most frequently booked car type in Barrie is Economy (Kia Forte or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Toyota RAV4 or similar) is, on average, 45% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.