Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Collingwood travel guide

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With a population of 15,809, Collingwood is a must-see destination in Ontario, Canada. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country.

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Where to Eat in Collingwood

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Tremont Cafe (172 Hurontario St) and The Alphorn Restaurant (209881 Highway 26) are great picks.

When to visit Collingwood

Collingwood in November
Estimated hotel price
$219
1 night at 3-star hotel
Collingwood in November
Estimated hotel price
$219
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Collingwood

Plane

Although Collingwood doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Gravenhurst Muskoka (YQA), which is located 90 km from Collingwood. The shortest flight to Collingwood from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 29h 39m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Collingwood, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Collingwood to Ottawa takes 3h 32m and costs around $74 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Windsor, expect to pay about $69 for a 4h 35m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Collingwood is to pick up a car hire from Toronto, which is about 114 km from Collingwood. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Ace, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Collingwood, including Ontario Northland, FlixBus and Rider Express. From North Bay, the bus ride to Collingwood takes 435 km and will cost you around $184. From Ottawa, the ticket costs about $89 for a journey of 443 km.

Plane

Although Collingwood doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Gravenhurst Muskoka (YQA), which is located 90 km from Collingwood. The shortest flight to Collingwood from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 29h 39m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Collingwood, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Collingwood to Ottawa takes 3h 32m and costs around $74 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Windsor, expect to pay about $69 for a 4h 35m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Collingwood is to pick up a car hire from Toronto, which is about 114 km from Collingwood. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Ace, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Collingwood, including Ontario Northland, FlixBus and Rider Express. From North Bay, the bus ride to Collingwood takes 435 km and will cost you around $184. From Ottawa, the ticket costs about $89 for a journey of 443 km.

Airlines serving Collingwood

Lufthansa
Good (8,002 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,517 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,980 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,456 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,367 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,946 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,216 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,589 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (914 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,722 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,572 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,727 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,777 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,042 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,190 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,393 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (408 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,253 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,331 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,439 reviews)
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Where to stay in Collingwood

Average rates range from around $443 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $403 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Comfort Inn & Suites and Mariner Motor.

Where to stay in popular areas of Collingwood

Hiring a car in Collingwood

Expect to pay $2.60 per litre in Collingwood (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $31.19 and $41.58. Compact (Class Compact SUV or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Collingwood, while also 43% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $2.60 per litre in Collingwood (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $31.19 and $41.58. Compact (Class Compact SUV or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Collingwood, while also 43% cheaper than other types, on average.