Cambridge travel guide
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You're Going to Love Cambridge
With a population of 120,372, Cambridge is a must-see destination in Ontario, Canada. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Cambridge deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Activities & attractions in Cambridge
Where to Eat in Cambridge
If you’re looking for affordable options, Cambridge Mill (100 Water Street North) and East Side Mario's - Cambridge (355 Hespeler Rd) are great picks.
When to visit Cambridge
How to Get to Cambridge
Plane
When flying to Cambridge, you’ll arrive at Toronto Kitchener-Waterloo (YKF), which is located 8 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Cambridge from the United States departs from New York and takes around 1h 45m.
Train
VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Cambridge, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Cambridge to Ottawa takes 3h 49m and costs around $40 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Windsor, expect to pay about $40 for a 4h 10m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Cambridge is to pick up a car rental from Toronto, which is about 51 miles from Cambridge. You’ll find branches of Economy Rent a Car and Ace, among others, in Toronto.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Cambridge, including Rider Express, Bus and FlixBus. From London, the bus ride to Cambridge takes 130 miles and will cost you around $17. From Ottawa, the ticket costs about $19 for a journey of 220 miles.
Airports near Cambridge
Airlines serving Cambridge
Where to stay in popular areas of Cambridge
Most booked hotels in Cambridge
Renting a car in Cambridge
Renting a car in Cambridge 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 10% cheaper than airport locations in Cambridge.
Expect to pay $5.22 per gallon in Cambridge (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $62.69 and $83.58. The most frequently booked car type in Cambridge is Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Kia Forte or similar) are, on average, 66% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.