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 March
Estimated hotel price
$92
1 night at 3-star hotel
Canton in March
Estimated hotel price
$92
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 Philadelphia and takes around 1h 45m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Canton.

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 Turo and Dollar, among others, in Detroit.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Canton, including Tornado Bus, Greyhound and FlixBus. From Chicago, the bus ride to Canton takes 385 miles and will cost you around $40. From Nashville, the ticket costs about $160 for a journey of 647 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 Philadelphia and takes around 1h 45m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Canton.

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 Turo and Dollar, among others, in Detroit.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Canton, including Tornado Bus, Greyhound and FlixBus. From Chicago, the bus ride to Canton takes 385 miles and will cost you around $40. From Nashville, the ticket costs about $160 for a journey of 647 miles.

Airports near Canton

Airlines serving Canton

Lufthansa
Good (4,675 reviews)
KLM
Good (842 reviews)
SWISS
Good (950 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,643 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,243 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,575 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (487 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,595 reviews)
Air France
Good (982 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,107 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,424 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,988 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (6,010 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (855 reviews)
LOT
Good (677 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,169 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (838 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,756 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (532 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Canton

Most booked hotels in Canton

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Detroit Metro Airport
3 stars
Good (7.6, 703 reviews)
$99+
Hampton Inn & Suites Detroit-Canton
2 stars
Good (7.5, 323 reviews)
$135+
Comfort Inn Metro Airport
3 stars
Good (7.2, 905 reviews)
$98+
Baymont by Wyndham Detroit Airport/Romulus
2 stars
Good (7.1, 1182 reviews)
$69+
La Quinta Inn By Wyndham Detroit Canton
2 stars
Good (6.8, 1024 reviews)
$72+
Comfort Suites Canton
3 stars
Good (6.7, 324 reviews)
$99+

Renting a car in Canton

Renting a car in Canton costs $66 per day, on average, or $131 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 12% cheaper than airport locations in Canton.

Expect to pay $3.90 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 $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Canton is Economy (Jeep Wrangler or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Toyota Prius c or similar) are, on average, 58% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Canton costs $66 per day, on average, or $131 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 12% cheaper than airport locations in Canton.

Expect to pay $3.90 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 $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Canton is Economy (Jeep Wrangler or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Toyota Prius c or similar) are, on average, 58% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.