Barrie travel guide
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You're Going to Love Barrie
With a population of 182,041, Barrie is a must-see destination in Ontario, Canada. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Barrie to see all of its attractions.
Where to Eat in Barrie
If you’re looking for affordable options, The Farmhouse (268 Bradford Street) and The Keg Steakhouse + Bar - Barrie (1 - 110 Concert Way) are great picks.
When to visit Barrie
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Barrie in July, when the average temperature is 21 °C, and the highest can go up to 26 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -12 °C, with an average temperature of -8 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in September, when precipitation is around 94 mm. In contrast, March is usually the driest month of the year in Barrie, with an average rainfall of 58 mm.
How to Get to Barrie
Plane
Although Barrie doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Toronto Pearson Airport (YYZ), which is located 80 km from Barrie. The shortest flight to Barrie from the United Kingdom departs from Birmingham and takes around 10h 29m.
Train
VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Barrie, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Barrie to London takes 2h 12m and costs around £24 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Ottawa, expect to pay about £31 for a 4h 10m trip. The train station in Barrie is called Barrie South, and is located 6 km from the city centre.
Car
Another option to get to Barrie is to pick up a car hire from Toronto, which is about 86 km from Barrie. You’ll find branches of Avis and Thrifty, among others, in Toronto.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Barrie, including Rider Express, Bus and OurBus. From London, the bus ride to Barrie takes 209 km and will cost you around £27. From Kingston, the ticket costs about £11 for a journey of 241 km. The most popular bus station is Barrie Downtown Barrie Terminal, located 2.4 km from the city centre of Barrie. Barrie Allandale Waterfront Go is also a commonly used station, and is 3 km from the city centre.
Airlines serving Barrie
Where to stay in Barrie
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express & Suites Barrie and Super 8 by Wyndham Barrie South.
Where to stay in popular areas of Barrie
Most booked hotels in Barrie
Hiring a car in Barrie
Hiring a car in Barrie costs £35 per day, on average.
It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 26% cheaper than airport locations in Barrie.
Expect to pay £1.09 per litre in Barrie (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £13.00 and £17.33. The most frequently booked car type in Barrie is Standard (Ford Edge or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Nissan Versa or similar) is, on average, 46% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.