With a population of 30,178, Orillia is a must-see destination in Ontario, Canada. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Orillia deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
If you’re looking for affordable options, The Common Stove (27 Mississaga St W) and PICNIC (140 Mississaga St E) are great picks.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Orillia 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 8.6 °F, with an average temperature of 17.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in November, when precipitation is around 4.4″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Orillia, with an average rainfall of 2.6″.
Although Orillia doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Toronto Pearson Airport (YYZ), which is located 65 miles from Orillia. The shortest flight to Orillia from the United States departs from Nashville and takes around 1h 59m.
VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Orillia, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Orillia 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.
Another option to get to Orillia is to pick up a car rental from Toronto, which is about 66 miles from Orillia. You’ll find branches of Economy Rent a Car and Hertz, among others, in Toronto.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Orillia, including Rider Express, Bus and FlixBus. From London, the bus ride to Orillia takes 130 miles and will cost you around $33. From Ottawa, the ticket costs about $37 for a journey of 220 miles.
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Orillia and Lakeside Inn.
Renting a car in Orillia costs $41 per day, on average, or $81 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 12% more expensive than at Toronto Pearson Intl.
Expect to pay $5.34 per gallon in Orillia (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 Orillia is Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Mazda CX-5 or similar) are, on average, 47% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.