Whitby travel guide
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You're Going to Love Whitby
Whitby is a must-see destination in Ontario, Canada. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Whitby has to offer.
Activities & attractions in Whitby
Where to Eat in Whitby
If you’re looking for affordable options, Brothers Ristorante (110 Lupin Dr) and Bella Notte Ristorante (3570 Brock St N) are great picks.
When to visit Whitby
How to Get to Whitby
Plane
Although Whitby doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Toronto Island (YTZ), which is located 29 miles from Whitby. The shortest flight to Whitby from the United States departs from New York and takes around 1h 45m.
Train
VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Whitby, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Whitby 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 Whitby is called Whitby go, and is located 2 miles from the city center.
Car
Another option to get to Whitby is to pick up a car rental from Toronto, which is about 28 miles from Whitby. You’ll find branches of Economy Rent a Car and Ace, among others, in Toronto.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Whitby, including Rider Express, Bus and FlixBus. From London, the bus ride to Whitby takes 130 miles and will cost you around $17. From Ottawa, the ticket costs about $19 for a journey of 220 miles.
Airlines serving Whitby
Where to stay in popular areas of Whitby
Most booked hotels in Whitby
Renting a car in Whitby
Renting a car in Whitby costs $49 per day, on average, or $147 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, 4% more expensive than at Toronto Pearson Intl.
Expect to pay $5.22 per gallon in Whitby (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 Whitby is Mini (Dodge Grand Caravan or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Hyundai Sonata or similar) are, on average, 62% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.