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
$191
1 night at 3-star hotel
Barrie in November
Estimated hotel price
$191
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 Gravenhurst Muskoka (YQA), which is located 70 km from Barrie. The shortest flight to Barrie from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 21h 50m.

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 Dollar, among others, in Toronto.

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 21h 50m.

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 Dollar, among others, in Toronto.

Airlines serving Barrie

Lufthansa
Good (8,054 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,527 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,044 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,400 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,409 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,969 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,232 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,602 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,804 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (929 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,726 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,583 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,818 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,161 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,198 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,406 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (411 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,452 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,371 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,274 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 $2.49 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 $29.80 and $39.73. The most frequently booked car type in Barrie is Full-size (Ford Explorer or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Nissan Kicks or similar) is, on average, 46% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $2.49 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 $29.80 and $39.73. The most frequently booked car type in Barrie is Full-size (Ford Explorer or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Nissan Kicks or similar) is, on average, 46% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.