Canton travel guide

Canton Tourism | Canton Guide

You're Going to Love Canton

With a population of 73,007, Canton is a must-see destination in Ohio, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Canton deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Canton

If you’re looking for affordable options, H2 Huth & Harris Wine Merchants (421 Tuscarawas St E) and Bender's Tavern (137 Court Ave. SW) are great picks.

When to visit Canton

Canton in January
Estimated hotel price
$93
1 night at 3-star hotel
Canton in January
Estimated hotel price
$93
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Canton

Plane

When flying to Canton, you’ll arrive at Akron/Canton (CAK), which is located 9 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Canton include Breeze Airways, Allegiant Air and United Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Canton departs from Orlando and takes around 2h 30m.

Car

Another option to get to Canton is to pick up a car rental from Detroit, which is about 137 miles from Canton. You’ll find branches of Turo and Dollar, among others, in Detroit.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Canton using Greyhound or FlixBus. From Newark, the bus ride to Canton takes 680 miles and will cost you around $53. From Hartford, the ticket costs about $130 for a journey of 945 miles.

Plane

When flying to Canton, you’ll arrive at Akron/Canton (CAK), which is located 9 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Canton include Breeze Airways, Allegiant Air and United Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Canton departs from Orlando and takes around 2h 30m.

Car

Another option to get to Canton is to pick up a car rental from Detroit, which is about 137 miles from Canton. You’ll find branches of Turo and Dollar, among others, in Detroit.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Canton using Greyhound or FlixBus. From Newark, the bus ride to Canton takes 680 miles and will cost you around $53. From Hartford, the ticket costs about $130 for a journey of 945 miles.

Airports near Canton

Airlines serving Canton

Lufthansa
Good (4,684 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
SWISS
Good (945 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,551 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,621 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,301 reviews)
Air France
Good (983 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (489 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,592 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,964 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,121 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,456 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,887 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (230 reviews)
Finnair
Good (872 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (925 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,180 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,683 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (830 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (406 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Canton

Most booked hotels in Canton

Embassy Suites by Hilton Akron Canton Airport
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, 200 reviews)
$140+
Hilton Garden Inn Akron-Canton Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 271 reviews)
$119+
DoubleTree by Hilton Canton Downtown
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 699 reviews)
$125+
Hyatt Place Canton
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 438 reviews)
$124+
Best Western Plus North Canton Inn & Suites
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 648 reviews)
$78+
Staybridge Suites Canton
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 28 reviews)
$125+

Renting a car in Canton

Renting a car in Canton costs $56 per day, on average, or $113 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 1% cheaper than airport locations in Canton.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Canton (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Canton is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 59% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Canton costs $56 per day, on average, or $113 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 1% cheaper than airport locations in Canton.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Canton (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Canton is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 59% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.