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 destination for 2022, and small towns seem to be all the rage this year when it comes to popular road trip destinations, and luckily the most popular ones are only a few hours away from the city by car.

The top three destinations from Toronto are Collingwood, Picton, and Hunstville, Ontario. Which all happen to be under a two-and-a-half-hour drive from Toronto, so If you're not a big fan of road trips the drive should be relatively short and painless.

Vrbo compiled its lists by using data from "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 spots close to home also has a financial benefit if you're looking to cash in on your travels in Ontario.

Ontario's staycation tax credit allows people to claim up to 20% of their eligible lodging expenses for up to $1,000 for individuals with a maximum claim of $200 and up to $2,000 for families 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 over in a hotel, part of your stay can be put on the government's tab.