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
$215
1 night at 3-star hotel
Collingwood in November
Estimated hotel price
$215
1 night at 3-star hotel

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 25h 29m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Collingwood, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Collingwood to Ottawa takes 4h 14m and costs around $68 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Montreal, expect to pay about $68 for a 4h 50m 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 FlixBus, Ontario Northland and Rider Express. From London, the bus ride to Collingwood takes 140 miles and will cost you around $28. From Buffalo, the ticket costs about $65 for a journey of 165 miles.

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 25h 29m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Collingwood, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Collingwood to Ottawa takes 4h 14m and costs around $68 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Montreal, expect to pay about $68 for a 4h 50m 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 FlixBus, Ontario Northland and Rider Express. From London, the bus ride to Collingwood takes 140 miles and will cost you around $28. From Buffalo, the ticket costs about $65 for a journey of 165 miles.

Airports near Collingwood

YYZToronto Pearson Intl
YTZToronto Island
YHMHamilton

Airlines serving Collingwood

KLM
Good (1,448 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,759 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,716 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,146 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,210 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,864 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,104 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,236 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,731 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,532 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,503 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (896 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,677 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,688 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,179 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,380 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,357 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,159 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (384 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,839 reviews)
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Where to stay in Collingwood

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Collingwood Motel and Comfort Inn & Suites.

Where to stay in popular areas of Collingwood

Hiring a car in Collingwood

Expect to pay $1.88 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 $22.46 and $29.95. Compact (Hyundai Venue or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Collingwood, while also 42% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $1.88 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 $22.46 and $29.95. Compact (Hyundai Venue or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Collingwood, while also 42% cheaper than other types, on average.