Oakville travel guide
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You're Going to Love Oakville
With a population of 165,697, Oakville is a must-see destination in Ontario, Canada. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Oakville has to offer.
Where to Eat in Oakville
If you’re looking for affordable options, Oliver & Bonacini Cafe Grill, Oakville Place (240 Leighland Avenue Unit 235) and Plank Restobar (67 Bronte Road) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Beertown Public House - Oakville (271 Cornwall Road) and Montfort Mediterranean Cuisine - Oakville (430 Iroquois Shore Rd.) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Oakville.
When to visit Oakville
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Oakville in July, when the average temperature is 69.8 °F, and the highest can go up to 78.8 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 15.8 °F, with an average temperature of 23 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in November, when precipitation is around 3.1″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Oakville, with an average rainfall of 1.9″.
How to Get to Oakville
Plane
Although Oakville doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Toronto All airports (YTO), which is located 21 miles from Oakville. The shortest flight to Oakville from the United States departs from Nashville and takes around 1h 59m.
Train
VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Oakville, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Oakville to Ottawa takes 4h 04m and costs around $40 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Windsor, expect to pay about $40 for a 4h 09m trip. The train station in Oakville is called Oakville GO, and is located 0.3 miles from the city center.
Car
Another option to get to Oakville is to pick up a car rental from Toronto, which is about 20 miles from Oakville. You’ll find branches of Economy Rent a Car and Hertz, among others, in Toronto.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Oakville, including Rider Express, Bus and FlixBus. From London, the bus ride to Oakville takes 130 miles and will cost you around $33. From Ottawa, the ticket costs about $37 for a journey of 220 miles.
Airports near Oakville
Airlines serving Oakville
Where to stay in Oakville
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Residence & Conference Centre - Oakville and Fairfield Inn by Marriott Toronto Oakville.
Where to stay in popular areas of Oakville
Most booked hotels in Oakville
Renting a car in Oakville
Renting a car in Oakville costs $43 per day, on average, or $130 if you want to rent if for 3 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 18% more expensive than at Toronto Pearson Intl.
Expect to pay $5.34 per gallon in Oakville (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 Oakville is Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Class Intermediate Crossover or similar) are, on average, 70% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.