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

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.

Where to Eat in The Blue Mountains

If you’re looking for affordable options, Oliver & Bonacini Cafe Grill, Blue Mountain (220 Gord Canning Drive (formerly Mountain Drive)) and The Pottery Restaurant (108 Jozo Weider Blvd) are great picks.

When to visit The Blue Mountains

The Blue Mountains in November
Estimated hotel price
$274
1 night at 3-star hotel
The Blue Mountains in November
Estimated hotel price
$274
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 Christchurch and takes around 25h 06m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving The Blue Mountains, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from The Blue Mountains to Windsor takes 4h 35m and costs around $69 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Ottawa, expect to pay about $82 for a 4h 50m 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 GREEN MOTION , among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to The Blue Mountains, including FlixBus, Rider Express and Ontario Northland. From North Bay, the bus ride to The Blue Mountains takes 426 km and will cost you around $93. From Ottawa, the ticket costs about $77 for a journey of 451 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 Christchurch and takes around 25h 06m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving The Blue Mountains, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from The Blue Mountains to Windsor takes 4h 35m and costs around $69 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Ottawa, expect to pay about $82 for a 4h 50m 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 GREEN MOTION , among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to The Blue Mountains, including FlixBus, Rider Express and Ontario Northland. From North Bay, the bus ride to The Blue Mountains takes 426 km and will cost you around $93. From Ottawa, the ticket costs about $77 for a journey of 451 km.

Airports near The Blue Mountains

YYZToronto Pearson Intl
YTZToronto Island
YHMHamilton

Airlines serving The Blue Mountains

KLM
Good (1,434 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,655 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,013 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,617 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,113 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,818 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,058 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,115 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,692 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,444 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,513 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,561 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,337 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (884 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,105 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,625 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,339 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,421 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,534 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,152 reviews)
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Where to stay in The Blue Mountains

Average rates range from around $338 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $339 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 $1.87 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 $22.41 and $29.88.

Expect to pay $1.87 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 $22.41 and $29.88.