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.
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.
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″.
Although Oshawa doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Toronto Island (YTZ), which is located 33 miles from Oshawa. The shortest flight to Oshawa from the United States departs from New York and takes around 1h 45m.
VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Oshawa, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Oshawa to Kingston takes 2h 12m and costs around $35 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $30 for a 2h 30m trip. The train station in Oshawa is called Oshawa Station, and is located 3 miles from the city center.
Another option to get to Oshawa is to pick up a car rental from Toronto, which is about 32 miles from Oshawa. You’ll find branches of Economy Rent a Car and Ace, among others, in Toronto.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Oshawa, including Rider Express, Bus and FlixBus. From Kingston, the bus ride to Oshawa takes 120 miles and will cost you around $14. From London, the ticket costs about $17 for a journey of 130 miles.
Renting a car in Oshawa costs $42 per day, on average, or $125 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 12% cheaper than airport locations in Oshawa.
Expect to pay $5.15 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 $61.78 and $82.37. 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.