Sudbury travel guide
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You're Going to Love Sudbury
With a population of 157,857, Sudbury 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 Sudbury has to offer.
Activities & attractions in Sudbury
Where to Eat in Sudbury
If you’re looking for affordable options, The Keg Steakhouse + Bar - Sudbury (1396 Kingsway) and Garden Grille at Hilton Garden Inn Sudbury (475 Barry Downe Rd) are great picks.
When to visit Sudbury
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Sudbury in July, when the average temperature is 66.2 °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 -2.2 °F, with an average temperature of 6.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in September, when precipitation is around 4″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Sudbury, with an average rainfall of 2″.
How to Get to Sudbury
Plane
When flying to Sudbury, you’ll arrive at Sudbury (YSB), which is located 13 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Sudbury from the United States departs from New York and takes around 3h 45m.
Train
VIA Rail Canada is the only carrier operating train routes to Sudbury. Located 5 miles from the city center, Sudbury Junction is the busiest station in Sudbury. Another popular train station is Sudbury Westree, located 69 miles from the center.
Car
Another option to get to Sudbury is to pick up a car rental from Markham, which is about 199 miles from Sudbury. You’ll find branches of Turo and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in Markham.
Bus
You can travel by bus to Sudbury using Ontario Northland or FlixBus. From Toronto, the bus ride to Sudbury takes 296 miles and will cost you around $61. From New York, the ticket costs about $90 for a journey of 1015 miles. The most popular bus station is Sudbury Health Sciences North, located 1.5 miles from downtown Sudbury. Sudbury Laurentian Uni is also a commonly used station, and is 1.8 miles from the city center.
Airlines serving Sudbury
Where to stay in Sudbury
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Clarion Hotel and Hampton Inn Sudbury, Ontario.
Where to stay in popular areas of Sudbury
Most booked hotels in Sudbury
Renting a car in Sudbury
Renting a car in Sudbury costs $47 per day, on average, or $140 if you want to rent if for 3 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 2% more expensive than at Sudbury.
Expect to pay $4.77 per gallon in Sudbury (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $57.24 and $76.31. The most frequently booked car type in Sudbury is Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Hyundai Accent or similar) are, on average, 53% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.