Welland travel guide
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You're Going to Love Welland
With a population of 50,331, Welland is a must-see destination in Ontario, Canada. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Welland has to offer.
Where to Eat in Welland
If you’re looking for affordable options, Taris on the Water (25 West Main St) and M.T. Bellies Tap & Grillhouse (871 Niagara St) are great picks.
When to visit Welland
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Welland 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 17.6 °F, with an average temperature of 24.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in November, when precipitation is around 3.9″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Welland, with an average rainfall of 2.4″.
How to Get to Welland
Plane
Although Welland doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Toronto All airports (YTO), which is located 47 miles from Welland. The shortest flight to Welland from the United States departs from Nashville and takes around 1h 59m.
Train
VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Welland, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Welland 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.
Car
Another option to get to Welland is to pick up a car rental from Toronto, which is about 47 miles from Welland. You’ll find branches of Economy Rent a Car and Hertz, among others, in Toronto.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Welland, including Rider Express, Bus and FlixBus. From London, the bus ride to Welland takes 130 miles and will cost you around $33. From Ottawa, the ticket costs about $37 for a journey of 220 miles. Welland’s bus station is located 0.7 miles from the city center.
Airports near Welland
Airlines serving Welland
Where to stay in Welland
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Travelodge by Wyndham Welland and Best Western Plus Rose City Suites.
Where to stay in popular areas of Welland
Most booked hotels in Welland
Renting a car in Welland
Renting a car in Welland costs $41 per day, on average, or $122 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, 12% more expensive than at Toronto Pearson Intl.
Expect to pay $5.34 per gallon in Welland (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 Welland is Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Chevrolet Spark or similar) are, on average, 66% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.