Collingwood travel guide
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You're Going to Love Collingwood
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.
Where to Eat in Collingwood
If you’re looking for affordable options, TheSmoke - Collingwood (498 First St) and Bent Taco (48 Pine St) are great picks.
When to visit Collingwood
How to Get to Collingwood
Plane
Although Collingwood doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Toronto Pearson Airport (YYZ), which is located 101 km from Collingwood. The shortest flight to Collingwood from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 19h 56m.
Train
VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Collingwood, followed by UP Express. The train journey from Collingwood to Burlington takes 0h 39m and costs around $27 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $54 for a 2h 12m 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 Hertz, among others, in Toronto.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Collingwood, including Rider Express, Bus and FlixBus. From Kingston, the bus ride to Collingwood takes 241 km and will cost you around $81. From London, the ticket costs about $71 for a journey of 254 km.
Airlines serving Collingwood
Where to stay in Collingwood
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Pleasant Manor Motel and Collingwood Motel.
Where to stay in popular areas of Collingwood
Hiring a car in Collingwood
Expect to pay $2.37 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 $28.38 and $37.83. The most frequently booked car type in Collingwood is Intermediate (Ford Escape or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Luxury car hire (Audi Q3 or similar) is, on average, 38% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.