With a population of 48,821, Cornwall is a must-see destination in Ontario, Canada. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Cornwall deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
If you’re looking for affordable options, East Side Mario's - Cornwall (1106 Brookdale Ave) and Birchwood Restaurant & Bar (119 Sydney St) are great picks.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Cornwall in July, when the average temperature is 71.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 80.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 8.6 °F, with an average temperature of 17.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 3.9″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Cornwall, with an average rainfall of 2.4″.
Although Cornwall doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Ottawa Airport (YOW), which is located 50 miles from Cornwall. Ottawa Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Air Canada, Porter Airlines, Air Transat and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest flight to Cornwall from the United States departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 3h 20m.
VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Cornwall, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Cornwall to Lévis takes 2h 18m and costs around $31 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Ottawa, expect to pay about $30 for a 2h 42m trip. The train station in Cornwall is called Cornwall Train station, and is located 1.8 miles from the city center.
Another option to get to Cornwall is to pick up a car rental from Montreal, which is about 66 miles from Cornwall. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Montreal.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Cornwall, including Trailways, Megabus and Greyhound. From Ottawa, the bus ride to Cornwall takes 120 miles and will cost you around $48. From Québec City, the ticket costs about $50 for a journey of 140 miles.
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Comfort Inn and First Canada Hotel Cornwall Hwy 401 On.
Renting a car in Cornwall costs $48 per day, on average, or $97 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 28% cheaper than airport locations in Cornwall.
Expect to pay $5.15 per gallon in Cornwall (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $61.78 and $82.37. The most frequently booked car type in Cornwall is Compact (Hyundai Kona or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Volkswagen Jetta or similar) are, on average, 48% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.