Cornwall travel guide
Cornwall Tourism | Cornwall Guide
You're Going to Love Cornwall
With a population of 48,821, Cornwall is a must-see destination in Ontario, Canada. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Cornwall deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Cornwall
If you’re looking for affordable options, East Side Mario's - Cornwall (1106 Brookdale Ave) and Schnitzels European Flavours (158 Pitt Street) are great picks.
When to visit Cornwall
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Cornwall in July, when the average temperature is 71.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 80.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 8.6 °F, with an average temperature of 17.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 3.9″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Cornwall, with an average rainfall of 2.4″.
How to Get to Cornwall
Plane
Although Cornwall doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Ottawa Airport (YOW), which is located 50 miles from Cornwall. The shortest flight to Cornwall from the United States departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 3h 20m.
Train
VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Cornwall, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Cornwall to Lévis takes 2h 25m and costs around $31 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Ottawa, expect to pay about $31 for a 2h 39m trip. The train station in Cornwall is called Cornwall Train station, and is located 1.8 miles from the city center.
Car
Another option to get to Cornwall is to pick up a car rental from Montreal, which is about 66 miles from Cornwall. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Montreal.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Cornwall, including Trailways, FlixBus and Megabus. From Ottawa, the bus ride to Cornwall takes 120 miles and will cost you around $56. From Toronto, the ticket costs about $110 for a journey of 370 miles.
Airlines serving Cornwall
Where to stay in Cornwall
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Comfort Inn and First Canada Hotel Cornwall Hwy 401 On.
Where to stay in popular areas of Cornwall
Most booked hotels in Cornwall
Renting a car in Cornwall
Renting a car in Cornwall costs $43 per day, on average, or $85 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 32% cheaper than airport locations in Cornwall.
Expect to pay $5.34 per gallon in Cornwall (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $64.05 and $85.40. The most frequently booked car type in Cornwall is Compact (Toyota C-HR or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 58% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.