Whitby travel guide

Whitby Tourism | Whitby Guide

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.

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

Whitby in January
Estimated hotel price
$104
1 night at 3-star hotel
Whitby in January
Estimated hotel price
$104
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Whitby

Plane

Although Whitby doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Toronto Island (YTZ), which is located 47 km from Whitby. The shortest flight to Whitby from the United States departs from Nashville and takes around 1h 59m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Whitby, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Whitby to Kingston takes 2h 22m and costs around $36 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $31 for a 2h 30m trip. The train station in Whitby is called Whitby go, and is located 4 km from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Whitby is to pick up a car rental from Toronto, which is about 45 km 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 OurBus. From London, the bus ride to Whitby takes 209 km and will cost you around $33. From Kingston, the ticket costs about $28 for a journey of 241 km.

Plane

Although Whitby doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Toronto Island (YTZ), which is located 47 km from Whitby. The shortest flight to Whitby from the United States departs from Nashville and takes around 1h 59m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Whitby, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Whitby to Kingston takes 2h 22m and costs around $36 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $31 for a 2h 30m trip. The train station in Whitby is called Whitby go, and is located 4 km from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Whitby is to pick up a car rental from Toronto, which is about 45 km 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 OurBus. From London, the bus ride to Whitby takes 209 km and will cost you around $33. From Kingston, the ticket costs about $28 for a journey of 241 km.

Airports near Whitby

Airlines serving Whitby

Lufthansa
Good (4,697 reviews)
KLM
Good (846 reviews)
SWISS
Good (954 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,586 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,598 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,269 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (491 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,599 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,116 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,957 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,437 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,935 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (224 reviews)
Finnair
Good (863 reviews)
LOT
Good (681 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,170 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (820 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,725 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Whitby

Most booked hotels in Whitby

Homewood Suites by Hilton Ajax, Ontario, Canada
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 335 reviews)
$133+
Holiday Inn Express Whitby Oshawa
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 820 reviews)
$131+
Residence Inn by Marriott Whitby
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 266 reviews)
$123+
Hilton Garden Inn Toronto/Ajax
3 stars
Excellent (8, 469 reviews)
$127+
Quality Suites Whitby
2 stars
Good (7.1, 992 reviews)
$103+
Woodycrest Motel
3 stars
Poor (0, 0 reviews)
$63+

Renting a car in Whitby

Renting a car in Whitby costs $39 per day, on average, or $117 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 7% cheaper than airport locations in Whitby.

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 Economy rental cars (Mazda Mazda2 or similar) are, on average, 58% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Whitby costs $39 per day, on average, or $117 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 7% cheaper than airport locations in Whitby.

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 Economy rental cars (Mazda Mazda2 or similar) are, on average, 58% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.