The Most Popular Road Trips From Toronto Were Just Revealed & Are Only A Few Hours Away

If you've been itching to travel and get out of Toronto, a road trip to a smaller and perhaps more charming city may be just what you need.

Vrbo just released Toronto's top drive-to destinations for 2022 and small towns seem to be all the rage this year. Luckily, the most popular spots are only a few hours away from the city by car.

The top three destinations from Toronto are Collingwood, Picton, and Hunstville, Ontario. All three places happen to be under a two-and-a-half-hour drive from Toronto, which is good for those who aren't into lengthy road trips.

Vrbo determined the top destinations by looking at vacation rental demand from January 1 to December 31, 2021, according to a press release.

A spokesperson for Vrbo says they "saw families turn to road trips early in the pandemic when air travel was unpredictable," and as the COVID-19 situation continues to evolve, "many families are choosing to drive to their vacation destinations and visit vacation spots that are close to home."

Visiting places that are close to home could also have a financial benefit if you're travelling in Ontario.

Ontario's staycation tax credit allows residents to claim 20% of their eligible accommodation expenses. Individuals can claim up to $1,000, with a maximum claim of $200, and families can claim up to $2,000, with a maximum claim of $400, if they take a trip somewhere in Ontario for less than a month in 2022.

The trip does have to be leisurely, so you can't mix work and pleasure, but if you're going on a road trip and stay in a hotel or other short term accomodation, part of your stay can be put on the government's tab.

Before you get going, check out our Responsible Travel Guide so you can be informed, be safe, be smart, and most of all, be respectful on your adventure.