Muskoka travel guide

Muskoka Tourism | Muskoka Guide

You're Going to Love Muskoka

Muskoka is a must-see destination in Ontario, Canada. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Muskoka deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Muskoka

Muskoka in November
Estimated hotel price
$117
1 night at 3-star hotel
Muskoka in November
Estimated hotel price
$117
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Muskoka

Plane

Although Muskoka doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Toronto Pearson Airport (YYZ), which is located 84 miles from Muskoka. The shortest flight to Muskoka from the United States departs from New York and takes around 1h 45m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Muskoka, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Muskoka 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 Muskoka is to pick up a car rental from Toronto, which is about 87 miles from Muskoka. You’ll find branches of Economy Rent a Car and Ace, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Muskoka, including Rider Express, Bus and FlixBus. From London, the bus ride to Muskoka takes 130 miles and will cost you around $17. From Ottawa, the ticket costs about $19 for a journey of 220 miles.

Plane

Although Muskoka doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Toronto Pearson Airport (YYZ), which is located 84 miles from Muskoka. The shortest flight to Muskoka from the United States departs from New York and takes around 1h 45m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Muskoka, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Muskoka 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 Muskoka is to pick up a car rental from Toronto, which is about 87 miles from Muskoka. You’ll find branches of Economy Rent a Car and Ace, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Muskoka, including Rider Express, Bus and FlixBus. From London, the bus ride to Muskoka takes 130 miles and will cost you around $17. From Ottawa, the ticket costs about $19 for a journey of 220 miles.

Airports near Muskoka

Airlines serving Muskoka

Lufthansa
Good (4,673 reviews)
KLM
Good (842 reviews)
SWISS
Good (950 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,643 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,245 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,575 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (487 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,595 reviews)
Air France
Good (982 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,107 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,424 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,988 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (6,010 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (855 reviews)
LOT
Good (677 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (810 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (935 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,168 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (838 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Muskoka

Most booked hotels in Muskoka

Taboo Muskoka
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 412 reviews)
$280+
Residence Inn by Marriott Gravenhurst Muskoka Wharf
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 309 reviews)
$256+
Sherwood Inn
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 347 reviews)
$179+
Christie's Mill Inn & Spa, BW Premier Collection
3 stars
Good (6.9, 33 reviews)
$129+

Renting a car in Muskoka

Expect to pay $5.22 per gallon in Muskoka (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.

Expect to pay $5.22 per gallon in Muskoka (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.