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 April
Estimated hotel price
$287
1 night at 3-star hotel
The Blue Mountains in April
Estimated hotel price
$287
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 32h 56m.

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 Ottawa takes 3h 53m and costs around $70 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Montreal, expect to pay about $66 for a 4h 58m 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 Dollar and Avis, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to The Blue Mountains, including FlixBus, Rider Express and VIA Rail Canada. From Ottawa, the bus ride to The Blue Mountains takes 451 km and will cost you around $94. From Montreal, the ticket costs about $66 for a journey of 480 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 32h 56m.

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 Ottawa takes 3h 53m and costs around $70 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Montreal, expect to pay about $66 for a 4h 58m 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 Dollar and Avis, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to The Blue Mountains, including FlixBus, Rider Express and VIA Rail Canada. From Ottawa, the bus ride to The Blue Mountains takes 451 km and will cost you around $94. From Montreal, the ticket costs about $66 for a journey of 480 km.

Airports near The Blue Mountains

YYZToronto Pearson Intl
YTZToronto Island
YHMHamilton

Airlines serving The Blue Mountains

Lufthansa
Good (7,948 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,508 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,912 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,330 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,459 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,926 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,196 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,579 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (906 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,651 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,761 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,562 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,727 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,966 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,189 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,391 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (404 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,222 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,435 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,301 reviews)
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Where to stay in The Blue Mountains

From 5-star hotels such as the Penny's Motel to great affordable options like the Hilton Grand Vacations Club Blue Mountain Canada, The Blue Mountains offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $334 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $250 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 $2.54 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 $30.40 and $40.53.

Expect to pay $2.54 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 $30.40 and $40.53.