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, The Farmhouse (268 Bradford Street) and The Keg Steakhouse + Bar - Barrie (1 - 110 Concert Way) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Milestones Grill + Bar - Barrie (150 Park Place Blvd) and Beertown Public House - Barrie (12 Fairview Rd Unit 5) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Barrie.

When to visit Barrie

Barrie in December
Estimated hotel price
$176
1 night at 3-star hotel
Barrie in December
Estimated hotel price
$176
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 25h 04m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Barrie, followed by Lufthansa. The train journey from Barrie to Windsor takes 4h 07m and costs around $277 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Ottawa, expect to pay about $352 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 Thrifty and Dollar, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Barrie, including Red Arrow, Bus and Busbud. From Kingston, the bus ride to Barrie takes 233 km and will cost you around $55. From Ottawa, the ticket costs about $55 for a journey of 443 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 25h 04m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Barrie, followed by Lufthansa. The train journey from Barrie to Windsor takes 4h 07m and costs around $277 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Ottawa, expect to pay about $352 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 Thrifty and Dollar, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Barrie, including Red Arrow, Bus and Busbud. From Kingston, the bus ride to Barrie takes 233 km and will cost you around $55. From Ottawa, the ticket costs about $55 for a journey of 443 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 (7,407 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,385 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,361 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,954 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,730 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,968 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,924 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,929 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,469 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,334 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,624 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (850 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,139 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,484 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,114 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,250 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,882 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,323 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (993 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (359 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 and Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Barrie.

Where to stay in popular areas of Barrie

Hiring a car in Barrie

Expect to pay $2.05 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 $24.55 and $32.73. The most frequently booked car type in Barrie is Intermediate (Ford Escape or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size car hire (Volkswagen Jetta or similar) is, on average, 42% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $2.05 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 $24.55 and $32.73. The most frequently booked car type in Barrie is Intermediate (Ford Escape or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size car hire (Volkswagen Jetta or similar) is, on average, 42% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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