Oshawa travel guide

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You're Going to Love Oshawa

With a population of 247,989, Oshawa 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 Oshawa has to offer.

Where to Eat in Oshawa

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Keg Steakhouse + Bar - Oshawa (255 Stevenson Rd S) and Berry Hill Food Co (82 King St W) are great picks.

When to visit Oshawa

Oshawa in January
Estimated hotel price
$114
1 night at 3-star hotel
Oshawa in January
Estimated hotel price
$114
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Oshawa in July, when the average temperature is 69.8 °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 17.6 °F, with an average temperature of 23 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in September, when precipitation is around 3.7″. In contrast, March is usually the driest month of the year in Oshawa, with an average rainfall of 2.1″.

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How to Get to Oshawa

Plane

Although Oshawa doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Toronto Island (YTZ), which is located 53 km from Oshawa. The shortest flight to Oshawa from the United States departs from Nashville and takes around 1h 59m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Oshawa, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Oshawa to London takes 2h 09m and costs around $30 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Ottawa, expect to pay about $40 for a 4h 04m trip. The train station in Oshawa is called Oshawa Station, and is located 4 km from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Oshawa is to pick up a car rental from Toronto, which is about 51 km from Oshawa. You’ll find branches of Economy Rent a Car and Ace, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Oshawa, including Rider Express, Bus and OurBus. From London, the bus ride to Oshawa takes 209 km and will cost you around $17. From Ottawa, the ticket costs about $37 for a journey of 354 km.

Plane

Although Oshawa doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Toronto Island (YTZ), which is located 53 km from Oshawa. The shortest flight to Oshawa from the United States departs from Nashville and takes around 1h 59m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Oshawa, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Oshawa to London takes 2h 09m and costs around $30 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Ottawa, expect to pay about $40 for a 4h 04m trip. The train station in Oshawa is called Oshawa Station, and is located 4 km from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Oshawa is to pick up a car rental from Toronto, which is about 51 km from Oshawa. You’ll find branches of Economy Rent a Car and Ace, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Oshawa, including Rider Express, Bus and OurBus. From London, the bus ride to Oshawa takes 209 km and will cost you around $17. From Ottawa, the ticket costs about $37 for a journey of 354 km.

Airports near Oshawa

Airlines serving Oshawa

Lufthansa
Good (4,696 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
SWISS
Good (954 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,591 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,593 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,268 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (491 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,601 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,116 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,963 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,437 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,943 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (227 reviews)
Finnair
Good (863 reviews)
LOT
Good (681 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,172 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (819 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,725 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Oshawa

Most booked hotels in Oshawa

Holiday Inn Express Whitby Oshawa
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 821 reviews)
$132+
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Oshawa Downtown - Toronto Area
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 621 reviews)
$120+
Residence Inn by Marriott Whitby
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 266 reviews)
$125+
Best Western Plus Durham Hotel & Conference Centre
2 stars
Good (7.2, 309 reviews)
$106+
Quality Suites Whitby
2 stars
Good (7.1, 992 reviews)
$104+
Woodycrest Motel
3 stars
Poor (0, 0 reviews)
$63+

Renting a car in Oshawa

Renting a car in Oshawa costs $38 per day, on average, or $115 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 9% cheaper than airport locations in Oshawa.

Expect to pay $5.22 per gallon in Oshawa (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 Oshawa is Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Class Intermediate Car or similar) are, on average, 66% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Oshawa costs $38 per day, on average, or $115 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 9% cheaper than airport locations in Oshawa.

Expect to pay $5.22 per gallon in Oshawa (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 Oshawa is Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Class Intermediate Car or similar) are, on average, 66% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.