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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. 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 Oliver & Bonacini Cafe Grill, Blue Mountain (220 Gord Canning Drive (formerly Mountain Drive)) are great picks.

When to visit The Blue Mountains

The Blue Mountains in April
Estimated hotel price
$219
1 night at 3-star hotel
The Blue Mountains in April
Estimated hotel price
$219
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 Sydney and takes around 29h 08m.

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 32m and costs around $63 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Montreal, expect to pay about $63 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 Ace and City Car & Truck Rental, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to The Blue Mountains, including Red Arrow, Ontario Northland and Rider Express. From Niagara Falls, the bus ride to The Blue Mountains takes 177 km and will cost you around $63. From London, the ticket costs about $44 for a journey of 230 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 Sydney and takes around 29h 08m.

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 32m and costs around $63 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Montreal, expect to pay about $63 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 Ace and City Car & Truck Rental, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to The Blue Mountains, including Red Arrow, Ontario Northland and Rider Express. From Niagara Falls, the bus ride to The Blue Mountains takes 177 km and will cost you around $63. From London, the ticket costs about $44 for a journey of 230 km.

Airports near The Blue Mountains

YYZToronto Pearson Intl
YTZToronto Island
YHMHamilton

Airlines serving The Blue Mountains

Lufthansa
Good (7,045 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,844 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,933 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,791 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,701 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (781 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,216 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,252 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,972 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,852 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
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Where to stay in The Blue Mountains

Average rates range from around $288 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $197 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of The Blue Mountains

Most booked hotels in The Blue Mountains

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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Collingwood
2 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
$199+
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Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Collingwood
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$156+
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Georgian Bay Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$177+
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Living Water Resort And Spa
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$221+
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Comfort Inn & Suites
2 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
$149+
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Living Stone Golf Resort
3 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
$140+
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Hiring a car in The Blue Mountains

Expect to pay $1.94 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 $23.26 and $31.01.

Expect to pay $1.94 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 $23.26 and $31.01.

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