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 one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in The Blue Mountains to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in The Blue Mountains

If you’re looking for affordable options, Bruce Wine Bar (8 Bruce Street) and Summitview Pavilion (115 Swiss Meadows Blvd.) are great picks.

When to visit The Blue Mountains

The Blue Mountains in November
Estimated hotel price
$214
1 night at 3-star hotel
The Blue Mountains in November
Estimated hotel price
$214
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 Australia departs from Brisbane and takes around 25h 16m.

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 $45 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Ottawa, expect to pay about $61 for a 4h 04m 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 Routes Car & Truck Rentals and NextCar, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to The Blue Mountains, including Rider Express, Bus and OurBus. From London, the bus ride to The Blue Mountains takes 209 km and will cost you around $26. From Ottawa, the ticket costs about $56 for a journey of 354 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 Australia departs from Brisbane and takes around 25h 16m.

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 $45 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Ottawa, expect to pay about $61 for a 4h 04m 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 Routes Car & Truck Rentals and NextCar, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to The Blue Mountains, including Rider Express, Bus and OurBus. From London, the bus ride to The Blue Mountains takes 209 km and will cost you around $26. From Ottawa, the ticket costs about $56 for a journey of 354 km.

Airports near The Blue Mountains

Airlines serving The Blue Mountains

Lufthansa
Good (4,671 reviews)
KLM
Good (858 reviews)
SWISS
Good (929 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,500 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,609 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,303 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,561 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,939 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,127 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,481 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,802 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (879 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,166 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (831 reviews)
LOT
Good (684 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (917 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
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Where to stay in The Blue Mountains

Average rates range from around $266 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $169 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of The Blue Mountains

Most booked hotels in The Blue Mountains

Georgian Bay Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$182+
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Collingwood
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$190+
Living Water Resort And Spa
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
$235+
Living Stone Golf Resort
3 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
$136+
Comfort Inn & Suites
2 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
$166+

Hiring a car in The Blue Mountains

Expect to pay $2.17 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 $25.98 and $34.63.

Expect to pay $2.17 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 $25.98 and $34.63.