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 February
Estimated hotel price
$231
1 night at 3-star hotel
Barrie in February
Estimated hotel price
$231
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 Christchurch and takes around 34h 55m.

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 Alamo, 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 Christchurch and takes around 34h 55m.

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 Alamo, among others, in Toronto.

Airlines serving Barrie

Lufthansa
Good (8,297 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,595 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,275 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,114 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,461 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,242 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (984 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,691 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,653 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,715 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,687 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,031 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,452 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,190 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,549 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,417 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (438 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,831 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,533 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,388 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 $2.56 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 $30.66 and $40.88. Full-size (Toyota Camry or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Barrie, while also 63% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $2.56 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 $30.66 and $40.88. Full-size (Toyota Camry or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Barrie, while also 63% cheaper than other types, on average.