The Blue Mountains travel guide

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You're Going to Love The Blue Mountains

The Blue Mountains is a must-see destination in Ontario, Canada. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country.

Where to Eat in The Blue Mountains

If you’re looking for affordable options, Bruce Wine Bar (8 Bruce Street) and Jozos (110 Jozo Weider Blvd) are great picks.

When to visit The Blue Mountains

The Blue Mountains in November
Estimated hotel price
$236
1 night at 3-star hotel
The Blue Mountains in November
Estimated hotel price
$236
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to The Blue Mountains

Plane

Although The Blue Mountains doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Toronto Pearson Airport (YYZ), which is located 114 km from The Blue Mountains. The shortest flight to The Blue Mountains from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 24h 59m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving The Blue Mountains, followed by UP Express. The train journey from The Blue Mountains to London takes 2h 12m and costs around $50 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Ottawa, expect to pay about $67 for a 3h 49m trip.

Car

Another option to get to The Blue Mountains is to pick up a car hire from Toronto, which is about 128 km from The Blue Mountains. You’ll find branches of Avis and Thrifty, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to The Blue Mountains, including Bus, OurBus and Rider Express. From London, the bus ride to The Blue Mountains takes 209 km and will cost you around $55. From Kingston, the ticket costs about $82 for a journey of 241 km.

Plane

Although The Blue Mountains doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Toronto Pearson Airport (YYZ), which is located 114 km from The Blue Mountains. The shortest flight to The Blue Mountains from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 24h 59m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving The Blue Mountains, followed by UP Express. The train journey from The Blue Mountains to London takes 2h 12m and costs around $50 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Ottawa, expect to pay about $67 for a 3h 49m trip.

Car

Another option to get to The Blue Mountains is to pick up a car hire from Toronto, which is about 128 km from The Blue Mountains. You’ll find branches of Avis and Thrifty, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to The Blue Mountains, including Bus, OurBus and Rider Express. From London, the bus ride to The Blue Mountains takes 209 km and will cost you around $55. From Kingston, the ticket costs about $82 for a journey of 241 km.

Airports near The Blue Mountains

Airlines serving The Blue Mountains

Lufthansa
Good (4,650 reviews)
KLM
Good (852 reviews)
SWISS
Good (923 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,478 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,599 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,300 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,555 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,938 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,479 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,775 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (834 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,164 reviews)
LOT
Good (682 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (915 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (834 reviews)
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Where to stay in The Blue Mountains

Average rates range from around $272 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $186 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of The Blue Mountains

Hiring a car in The Blue Mountains

Expect to pay $2.39 per litre in The Blue Mountains (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $28.63 and $38.18.

Expect to pay $2.39 per litre in The Blue Mountains (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $28.63 and $38.18.