Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

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. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Barrie has to offer.

Where to Eat in Barrie

If you’re looking for affordable options, 147 (147 Dunlop St E) and Il Buco (31 Dunlop Street East) are great picks.

When to visit Barrie

Barrie in December
Estimated hotel price
₹ 12322
1 night at 3-star hotel
Barrie in December
Estimated hotel price
₹ 12322
1 night at 3-star hotel

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.

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How to Get to Barrie

Plane

Although Barrie doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Gravenhurst Muskoka (YQA), which is located 70 km from Barrie. The shortest flight to Barrie from India departs from Chennai and takes around 20h 55m.

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 Ace and City Car & Truck Rental, among others, in Toronto.

Plane

Although Barrie doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Gravenhurst Muskoka (YQA), which is located 70 km from Barrie. The shortest flight to Barrie from India departs from Chennai and takes around 20h 55m.

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 Ace and City Car & Truck Rental, among others, in Toronto.

Airlines serving Barrie

Lufthansa
Good (8,279 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,591 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,266 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,108 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,456 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,242 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (981 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,651 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,650 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,712 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,018 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,680 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,388 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,192 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,547 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (437 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,418 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,381 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,784 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,522 reviews)
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Where to stay in Barrie

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express & Suites Barrie By IHG and Super 8 by Wyndham Barrie South.

Where to stay in popular areas of Barrie

Most booked hotels in Barrie

Best Western Plus Barrie
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
₹ 8,825+
Monte Carlo Inn - Barrie Suites
3 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
₹ 7,022+
Comfort Inn & Suites Barrie - Highway 400
2 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
₹ 8,256+
Super 8 by Wyndham Barrie South
2 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
₹ 7,022+
Days Inn by Wyndham Barrie
2 stars
Good (6.3, Good reviews)
₹ 7,022+

Hiring a car in Barrie

Expect to pay ₹ 140 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 ₹ 1,674 and ₹ 2,232. Full-size (Toyota Camry or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Barrie, while also 63% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay ₹ 140 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 ₹ 1,674 and ₹ 2,232. Full-size (Toyota Camry or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Barrie, while also 63% cheaper than other types, on average.