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
$268
1 night at 3-star hotel
The Blue Mountains in November
Estimated hotel price
$268
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 18h 40m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the only carrier operating train routes to The Blue Mountains. The train journey from The Blue Mountains to Ottawa takes 4h 08m and costs around $67 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Montreal, expect to pay about $67 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 Dollar, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to The Blue Mountains, including FlixBus, Rider Express and Ontario Northland. From Ottawa, the bus ride to The Blue Mountains takes 443 km and will cost you around $101. From Sudbury, the ticket costs about $102 for a journey of 472 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 18h 40m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the only carrier operating train routes to The Blue Mountains. The train journey from The Blue Mountains to Ottawa takes 4h 08m and costs around $67 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Montreal, expect to pay about $67 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 Dollar, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to The Blue Mountains, including FlixBus, Rider Express and Ontario Northland. From Ottawa, the bus ride to The Blue Mountains takes 443 km and will cost you around $101. From Sudbury, the ticket costs about $102 for a journey of 472 km.

Airports near The Blue Mountains

YYZToronto Pearson Intl
YTZToronto Island
YHMHamilton

Airlines serving The Blue Mountains

KLM
Good (1,442 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,748 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,698 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,111 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,206 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,859 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,098 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,198 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,525 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,487 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (894 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,655 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,662 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,375 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,176 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,356 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,144 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,436 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (382 reviews)
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Where to stay in The Blue Mountains

Average rates range from around $357 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $322 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 $1.82 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 $21.78 and $29.04.

Expect to pay $1.82 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 $21.78 and $29.04.