Cobourg travel guide
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You're Going to Love Cobourg
With a population of 18,099, Cobourg is a must-see destination in Ontario, Canada. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Cobourg deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Cobourg
If you’re looking for affordable options, The Woodlawn Inn (420 Division St) and Taps & Corks on King () are great picks.
When to visit Cobourg
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Cobourg in July, when the average temperature is 68 °F, and the highest can go up to 77 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 14 °F, with an average temperature of 21.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in September, when precipitation is around 3.7″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Cobourg, with an average rainfall of 2.1″.
How to Get to Cobourg
Plane
Although Cobourg doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Toronto All airports (YTO), which is located 64 miles from Cobourg. The shortest flight to Cobourg from the United States departs from New York and takes around 1h 45m.
Train
VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Cobourg, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Cobourg 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. The train station in Cobourg is called Cobourg, and is located 0.6 miles from the city center.
Car
Another option to get to Cobourg is to pick up a car rental from Toronto, which is about 64 miles from Cobourg. You’ll find branches of Economy Rent a Car and Ace, among others, in Toronto.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Cobourg, including Rider Express, Bus and FlixBus. From London, the bus ride to Cobourg takes 130 miles and will cost you around $17. From Ottawa, the ticket costs about $19 for a journey of 220 miles.
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Where to stay in popular areas of Cobourg
Most booked hotels in Cobourg
Renting a car in Cobourg
Renting a car in Cobourg costs $58 per day, on average, or $116 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, 20% more expensive than at Toronto Pearson Intl.
Expect to pay $5.22 per gallon in Cobourg (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 Cobourg is Compact (Toyota C-HR or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Nissan Versa or similar) are, on average, 54% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.