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
$276
1 night at 3-star hotel
The Blue Mountains in April
Estimated hotel price
$276
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 Gravenhurst Muskoka (YQA), which is located 100 km from The Blue Mountains. The shortest flight to The Blue Mountains from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 21h 50m.

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 4h 15m and costs around $82 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Montreal, expect to pay about $97 for a 5h 09m 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 Ace and City Car & Truck Rental, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to The Blue Mountains, including FlixBus, Ontario Northland and Bus. From London, the bus ride to The Blue Mountains takes 217 km and will cost you around $34. From Ottawa, the ticket costs about $105 for a journey of 443 km.

Plane

Although The Blue Mountains doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Gravenhurst Muskoka (YQA), which is located 100 km from The Blue Mountains. The shortest flight to The Blue Mountains from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 21h 50m.

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 4h 15m and costs around $82 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Montreal, expect to pay about $97 for a 5h 09m 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 Ace and City Car & Truck Rental, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to The Blue Mountains, including FlixBus, Ontario Northland and Bus. From London, the bus ride to The Blue Mountains takes 217 km and will cost you around $34. From Ottawa, the ticket costs about $105 for a journey of 443 km.

Airlines serving The Blue Mountains

Lufthansa
Good (7,972 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,511 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,945 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,460 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,348 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,936 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,208 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,585 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (914 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,683 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,570 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,769 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,725 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,998 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,193 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,392 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (405 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,234 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,433 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,313 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 $338 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $278 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 $2.44 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 $29.18 and $38.90.

Expect to pay $2.44 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 $29.18 and $38.90.