Ajax

The questions people ask first about Ajax, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

• Cash or card?Currency is the Canadian dollar (CAD, $).Canada-wide
• SIM or eSIMRogers, Bell and Telus plus cheaper brands (Fido, Koodo, Public Mobile); prepaid SIMs in malls and stores.Canada-wide
• Tap waterTap water is drinkable; treat water from lakes and streams (giardia).Canada-wide
• TippingRestaurant: 15–20% of the pre-tax bill.Canada-wide
• Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 120 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Canada-wide
• SafetyA low-crime suburban town; the real issues are winter driving on the 401, unlit trail sections after dark and deer or cyclists on the waterfront path.

Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.

• CoffeeC$2.50–5 (≈ US$2–4)
• Sit-down mealMain course, casual restaurantC$18–30 (≈ US$14–25)
• Street or quick mealBreakfast diner plateC$12–20 (≈ US$9–15)
• BeerDraught beer in a pubC$7–9 (≈ US$6–7)
• Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)5 km (3.1 mi) taxi ride3.1 mi (5 km) taxi rideC$15–22 (≈ US$11–16)
• SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a weekC$15–35 (≈ US$11–30)
• Budget bedHostel or shared bed, a night, per personC$45 (≈ US$35)
• Mid-range bedChain hotel double room, a night, per roomC$170 (≈ US$130)
• High-end bedChain hotel double room, a night, per roomC$260 (≈ US$190)

A day, not counting the bed: Budget C$80 (≈ US$60) · Mid C$150 (≈ US$110) · High C$280 (≈ US$250)

Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

Airports

YYZ Toronto Pearson International (Only major airport for the region; about 45–60 min by car to Ajax outside rush hour, longer in it) · YOO Oshawa Executive Airport (Small airport east of Ajax; scheduled service is limited, check before planning around it)

High / low, both scales · rd = rain days

Budget

C$70–110 (≈ US$55–80) excl. bed

Mid

C$120–200 (≈ US$90–150) excl. bed

High

C$220 (≈ US$160)+ excl. bed

• Suburban spread: sights are 3–6 km (1.9–3.7 mi) apart, so plan on a car, bus or bike, not walking between them.Suburban spread: sights are 1.9–3.7 mi (3–6 km) apart, so plan on a car, bus or bike, not walking between them.
• Ajax GO station parking fills early on weekday mornings; check GO's lot rules before driving in.
• Trail sections along Duffins Creek flood or turn icy after storms; check conditions before a winter walk.
• Sales tax is added at the till in Ontario; the shelf price is not the final price.