Canton travel guide

Canton Tourism | Canton Guide

You're Going to Love Canton

With a population of 86,825, Canton is a must-see destination in Michigan, 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, bd's Mongolian Grill - Canton (42089 Ford Rd) and Buffalo Wild Wings - Canton (41980 Ford Rd) are great picks.

When to visit Canton

Canton in October
Estimated hotel price
$88
1 night at 3-star hotel
Canton in October
Estimated hotel price
$88
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Canton

Plane

When flying to Canton, you’ll arrive at Detroit Metro Airport (DTW), which is located 9 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Canton departs from Phoenix and takes around 3h 41m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Canton. The train journey from Canton to Kalamazoo takes 3h 11m and costs around $32 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Chicago, expect to pay about $37 for a 5h 20m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Canton is to pick up a car rental from Detroit, which is about 22 miles from Canton. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Turo, among others, in Detroit.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Canton, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Bus. From Chicago, the bus ride to Canton takes 310 miles and will cost you around $72. From Toronto, the ticket costs about $72 for a journey of 315 miles.

Plane

When flying to Canton, you’ll arrive at Detroit Metro Airport (DTW), which is located 9 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Canton departs from Phoenix and takes around 3h 41m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Canton. The train journey from Canton to Kalamazoo takes 3h 11m and costs around $32 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Chicago, expect to pay about $37 for a 5h 20m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Canton is to pick up a car rental from Detroit, which is about 22 miles from Canton. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Turo, among others, in Detroit.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Canton, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Bus. From Chicago, the bus ride to Canton takes 310 miles and will cost you around $72. From Toronto, the ticket costs about $72 for a journey of 315 miles.

Airports near Canton

Airlines serving Canton

Lufthansa
Good (7,180 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,352 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,843 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,644 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (8,835 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,873 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,551 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,670 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,531 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (831 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,900 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,235 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (8,095 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,318 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (381 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,420 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,237 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,300 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (877 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,906 reviews)
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Where to stay in Canton

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express & Suites Canton and Hampton Inn & Suites Detroit-Canton.

Where to stay in popular areas of Canton

Most booked hotels in Canton

Hampton Inn & Suites Detroit-Canton
2 stars
Good (7.7, 312 reviews)
$112+
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Detroit Metro Airport
3 stars
Good (7.6, 775 reviews)
$94+
Baymont by Wyndham Detroit Airport/Romulus
2 stars
Good (7.2, 1275 reviews)
$66+
Comfort Inn Metro Airport
3 stars
Good (7.2, 1134 reviews)
$87+
La Quinta Inn By Wyndham Detroit Canton
2 stars
Good (6.8, 1202 reviews)
$59+
Comfort Suites Canton
3 stars
Good (6.5, 401 reviews)
$84+

Renting a car in Canton

Renting a car in Canton costs $52 per day, on average, or $104 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 26% cheaper than airport locations in Canton.

Expect to pay $3.71 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 $44.52 and $59.36. The most frequently booked car type in Canton is Standard (Ford Edge or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Leaf or similar) are, on average, 60% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Canton costs $52 per day, on average, or $104 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 26% cheaper than airport locations in Canton.

Expect to pay $3.71 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 $44.52 and $59.36. The most frequently booked car type in Canton is Standard (Ford Edge or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Leaf or similar) are, on average, 60% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.