How to Access Hulu in Canada? [2025]

Can I watch Hulu in Canada?

Though Hulu is geo-blocked outside the USA due to content licensing, but you can still access Hulu in Canada with the help of a VPN or Smart DNS.

In this guide, I will share all the step-by-step instructions for accessing Hulu in Canada that I tested and used myself while travelling to Canada.

So, without any further delay, let’s dive in.

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Quick Steps for Accessing Hulu in Canada:

1. Download and subscribe to a reliable streaming VPN – I highly recommend ExpressVPN due to its dedicated servers for streaming, outstanding unblocking capability and comes with a 30-day money-back guarantee.
2. Open the VPN app, sign in and connect to the US server.
3. Visit Hulu, sign in or sign up and start streaming in Canada. Canadians can use US prepaid cards, Hulu gift cards or US app store gift card to pay for Hulu from Canada.

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How can Canadians Get and Access Hulu in Canada? (Detailed Step-by-Step Instructions)

You need the following things to access and watch Hulu in Canada:

1. A reliable VPN that can unblock Hulu.
2. Hulu subscription.
3. Method to download Hulu app to watch on your preferred device.

Best VPNs for Accessing Hulu in Canada

Not all VPNs are created equal, and some are better suited for streaming Hulu than others. I have tested 37 VPNs and found out the following most reliable among all to watch Hulu in Canada:

1. ExpressVPN: Overall best VPN for Hulu in Canada

2. NordVPN: Extensive US servers to Watch Hulu in Canada

3. Surfshark: A budget-friendly Hulu VPN with unlimited connections

Can I use a free VPN to reliably watch Hulu in Canada?

Technically, you can try using a free VPN to watch Hulu in Canada, but in reality — it’s not reliable and comes with serious limitations. Here’s why:

• Hulu actively blocks free VPN IPs
  Hulu is one of the strictest streaming platforms when it comes to VPN detection. Free VPNs often share limited IPs among thousands of users — making it easy for Hulu to block them.
• Slow and overcrowded servers
  Free VPNs have limited bandwidth and overloaded servers, leading to constant buffering, poor video quality, or failed connections.
• No support for Smart TVs or routers
  Most free VPNs don’t offer Smart DNS or router compatibility — which means they won’t work on Samsung, LG, or Apple TV.
• Data caps and throttling
  Free VPNs often limit your usage to 500MB–2GB per month — not even enough for a single movie in HD.
• Privacy and security risks
  Some free VPNs log and sell your data or come bundled with malware and trackers.

Once you picked and sign up for the VPN, now it’s time to find out how to pay for the Hulu subscription.

Since Hulu only accepts payment method that is linked to an American bank and billing address, I found three ways to pay for the subscription.

How can Canadians Pay for Hulu If any American Payment Method is not Available?

This is one of the most crucial steps for accessing Hulu in Canada.

If you don’t have American credit/debit card or US PayPal account like me to pay for Hulu, you can use Hulu gift card, US virtual credit card, or ask your American friend/family member to get Hulu subscription. You can pay them later.

How to Pay for Hulu from Canada using Hulu gift card?

The easiest way to pay for Hulu from Canada is by purchasing a Hulu gift card and redeem it to pay for the subscription.

Here’s how you can pay for Hulu from Canada using Hulu gift card:

1. First, find a reliable online gift supplier store that offers Hulu gift card. I purchased a Hulu gift card from mygiftcardsupply.com. You can use your Canadian credit card to pay for it.
2. Once you purchased a Hulu gift card, you will get the redemption code in your email box. Copy that code for next step.
3. Open the VPN app, sign in and connect to the US server.
4. Now visit “https://secure.hulu.com/start/gifting”, paste the code and click on “redeem” button.
5. Now follow the process by entering all the required details to complete the subscription. You can find US address and postcode easily on Google.
6. Once you complete the subscription, visit Hulu, sign in and start streaming in Canada!

How to Pay for Hulu from Canada using US virtual prepaid card?

US virtual prepaid card is another way to pay for Hulu from Canada. Services like StatesCard and USunlocked offers US prepaid card to pay for the American services that only accept US payment method.

Here’s how you can pay for Hulu from Canada using US prepaid card:

1. Visit StatesCard or USunlocked, and apply for prepaid card.
2. Once you created your prepaid card, add funds using your Canadian payment method by following the steps provided by the service.
3. Now copy your US prepaid card details and save it for next steps.
4. Connect to the US server using a VPN.
5. Visit Hulu, and click on “start your free trial” button and follow the process.
6. Now select credit card as your payment method, and enter your US prepaid card details to complete the subscription process.
7. Once the subscription process is complete, sign in to your Hulu account and start streaming!

How to Pay for Hulu from Canada by asking your Friends/Family Member?

If you find above two methods bit complex, you can also ask your friend or family member who live in the USA to pay and get Hulu subscription for you.

You can even share the Hulu account with your Friends and family member, that’s to make it more budget friendly for you.

Once you get the Hulu account, connect to the US server using a VPN. After establishing the VPN connection, visit Hulu, sign in and start streaming in Canada!

How to Download Hulu App in Canada on My Device?

Though, you can download Hulu app on all major streaming devices in Canada, but it requires changing your device’s app store region or account to the USA from Canada.

In this section, I will provide you step-by-step instructions to download Hulu app in Canada.

How to Download Hulu App on iPhone/iPad in Canada?

To download the Hulu app on your iPad/iPhone in Canada, you need to change the app store region from Canada to the USA.

Here are the steps that I followed to download the Hulu app on my iPhone 16 and iPad Air M1 while travelling to Canada:

1. First go to “Settings” on an iOS device, and click on your profile.
2. Now tap on the “Media & Purchases”, then tap on “View Account”. It will ask for your “Passcode” or “Touch ID” for the verification. Enter your “Passcode” or “Touch ID”.
3. Now tap on “Country/Region” → “Change Country or Region”, then select the United States as your country.
4. Once you select the United States, the “Terms and Conditions” page will open. Select “Agree” to proceed.
5. Now enter all the required details. In the address section, you need to provide a USA address and postal code. You can use this information (Street: 3157 Monroe Avenue, City: Palmetto, State: Florida, Postal Code: 34221, phone number: 904-208-8753).
6. Now enter “Done” and wait for the process.
7. Once the process is complete, now your App Store region is changed to the USA. Go to the App Store and download the Hulu app.
8. After downloading the Hulu app, open the VPN app, connect to the USA server and start watching!

How to Download Hulu App on Android Smartphones & Tablets in Canada?

Since Google restricts the limit to change the region yearly, it’s better to create a separate US Google account and use it to download the Hulu app in Canada.

Here’s how you can download the Hulu app on Android smartphone/tablet (Since I don’t have an Android device, I tested this on my friends Samsung Galaxy S24 FE):

1. Connect to the US server using a VPN.
2. Now go to your Android device settings and tap on Google.
3. Tap in the top-right corner of the screen.
4. Now tap on the “add another account” option on the screen
5. Tap on the “Create account” option on the screen.
6. Create your email address and click next.
7. Now enter your birthdate and gender and click next.
8. Now enter your phone number to verify you are not a robot. You can use your Canadian number.
9. Create your password and click next.
10. Google will ask you to add the number. Skip that part.
11. Once the process is complete, head to the Google Play Store and select the Google account you just created and search for Hulu. Tap on “install”.

How to Download Hulu app on Apple TV in Canada?

Just like iPhone/iPad, you need to change the App Store region to the USA from Canada to download the Hulu app on your Apple TV.

I have tested the following steps on my cousin’s Apple TV running on tvOS 17:

1. Subscribe to a reliable VPN. I recommend ExpressVPN and NordVPN. 
2. Now if you have an Apple TV that is running on tvOS 17 or later can directly download the VPN.
3. Go to “Settings” on an Apple TV device, and click on your profile.
4. Now tap on the “Media & Purchases”, then tap on “View Account”. It will ask for your “Passcode” or “Touch ID” for the verification. Enter your “Passcode” or “Touch ID”.
5. Now tap on “Country/Region” → “Change Country or Region”, then select the United States as your country.
6. Once you select the United States, the “Terms and Conditions” page will open. Select “Agree” to proceed.
7. Now enter all the required details. In the address section, you need to provide a USA address and postal code. You can use this information (Street: 3157 Monroe Avenue, City: Palmetto, State: Florida, Postal Code: 34221, phone number: 904-208-8753).
8. Now enter “Done” and wait for the process.
9. Once the process is complete, search for Hulu app on Apple TV app store and download the app.

How to Watch Hulu on a Roku in Canada?

Hulu is not officially available on Roku in Canada, but you can access it using a VPN. Here’s how:

1. Subscribe to a VPN like NordVPN, or ExpressVPN.
2. Configure the VPN on your Wi-Fi router, as Roku devices don’t support VPN apps. You can use a Smart DNS service (offered by some VPNs like ExpressVPN) to unblock Hulu.
3. Connect to a U.S. server (e.g., New York).
4. Now, create a U.S.-based Roku account. Set your region to the U.S. (may require a new account).
5. Download the Hulu app from the Roku Channel Store from the U.S. account.
6. Sign in with a Hulu account (requires U.S. payment method or gift card).
7. Stream Hulu content on your Roku.

How to Download and Watch Hulu in Canada on Smart TV?

Since every smart TV has its own operating system such as Android, Tizen OS (Samsung), WebOS (LG), etc. you need to follow the specific step-by-step instructions to download and watch Hulu from Canada.

Here are the steps to download Hulu app on smart TV:

Samsung Smart TV with Tizen OS

Samsung TVs don’t support VPN apps directly, so you’ll need to use Smart DNS or configure VPN via router.

Option A: Use Smart DNS (MediaStreamer from ExpressVPN)

1. Sign in to your ExpressVPN account and register your IP for MediaStreamer.
2. Go to your Samsung TV’s Settings > General > Network > Network Status > IP Settings > DNS Settings.
3. Choose Enter Manually and enter the Smart DNS IP address from your VPN dashboard.
4. Restart your TV.
5. Download Hulu app by switching region to US (via Samsung account or using a US Samsung account).
6. Log in to Hulu and start streaming.

Option B: VPN via Router

1. Set up ExpressVPN on your Wi-Fi router.
2. Connect your Samsung TV to that Wi-Fi.
3. Change your Samsung TV region to US via Settings > Support > About This TV.
4. Install Hulu and stream.

LG Smart TV with WebOS

Like Samsung, LG doesn’t support VPN apps, so Smart DNS or router VPN is needed.

Use Smart DNS

1. Get your Smart DNS IP from ExpressVPN.
2. Go to Settings > All Settings > Network > Wi-Fi Connection > Advanced Settings.
3. Manually input the DNS address.
4. Change your LG region to the US: Settings > General > Location.
5. Restart your TV.
6. Download the Hulu app from the LG Content Store and log in.

Optional: Use a Streaming Device

If DNS doesn’t work, plug in a Roku, Fire TV Stick, or Apple TV, and run the VPN there for easier Hulu access.

Android Smart TV (TCL, Sony, Hisense, Sharp)

Compare to Samsung and LG smart TV, getting Hulu app in Canada on Android Smart TV is much easier since it allows to download the VPN app directly.

1. Here’s how to download Hulu app in Canada on Android smart TV:
2. Open the Google Play Store on your Android TV.
3. Install the ExpressVPN app and sign in.
4. Connect to a US server.
5. Change your Google Play Store region to the US if needed.
6. Search for and install the Hulu app.
7. Launch Hulu and log in to start streaming.

Pro Tip: If you already have a streaming stick (Roku, Fire TV, Chromecast, Apple TV), it’s often easier to use that with a VPN instead of trying to configure the Smart TV directly.

What is the Cheapest Way to Watch Hulu in Canada?

It totally depends on you which Hulu plan you subscribe to stream your favourite shows and movies.

And since VPN is the most reliable option and basic need to access Hulu streaming service in Canada, we also need to add the VPN cost to find the cheapest option.

If you want seamless Hulu streaming experience in Canada, I would highly recommend for ExpressVPN.

For your ease, I have created the following table with all the Hulu plans and VPN discounted deals, so you can find the cheapest option for yourself.

Plan Combo	VPN Plan	Monthly VPN Price	Hulu Plan	Total Monthly (USD)	Total Monthly (CAD)	Recommendation
ExpressVPN (61% off 12+12 mo)	Bi-Annual (61% off)	$4.99 USD ≈ $6.89 CAD	Hulu With Ads ($9.99)	$14.98 USD	$20.25 CAD	⭐ Best Value + Most Reliable
Surfshark (2-yr)	Starter Plan	$2.19 USD ≈ $3.02 CAD	Hulu With Ads ($9.99)	$12.18 USD	$16.82 CAD	Budget-friendly but slower
NordVPN (2-yr Basic)	Standard Plan	$3.39 USD ≈ $4.68 CAD	Hulu With Ads ($9.99)	$13.38 USD	$18.35 CAD	Balanced value
ExpressVPN Monthly	Monthly Plan	$12.95 USD ≈ $17.85 CAD	Hulu With Ads ($9.99)	$22.94 USD	$31.61 CAD	Premium pricing
ExpressVPN (61% off)	Bi-Annual	$4.99 USD ≈ $6.89 CAD	Hulu No Ads ($18.99)	$23.98 USD	$32.93 CAD	⚡ Smoothest Ad-Free Experience
NordVPN	2-yr Basic	$3.39 USD ≈ $4.68 CAD	Hulu No Ads ($18.99)	$22.38 USD	$30.88 CAD	Good performance
Surfshark	2-yr Starter	$2.19 USD ≈ $3.02 CAD	Hulu No Ads ($18.99)	$21.18 USD	$29.23 CAD	Cheapest overall
ExpressVPN (61% off)	Bi-Annual	$4.99 USD ≈ $6.89 CAD	Hulu + Live TV ($82.99)	$87.98 USD	$120.95 CAD	🏆 For Live Sports & Channels

What are the Alternatives to Hulu in Canada with similar content without a VPN or Smart DNS?

There are plenty of Canadian streaming services where you can shows and movies that are available on Hulu without using a VPN or smart DNS.

But keep this in mind though, the following streaming services offer the same shows and movies that are available on Hulu, but does not offer the complete Hulu library.

Here are some top alternatives to Hulu in Canada that offers some TV shows and movies:

1. Disney Plus: Though you can’t watch Hulu directly, but you can watch some Hulu shows and movies available through the “Star” category on Disney+ Canada.
2. Crave: Crave is a Canadian streaming service that offers a great variety of popular shows, including Hulu originals such as The Handmaid’s Tale, RuPaul’s Drag Race and more.
3. FX Canada: If you have Cable TV like Rogers and Bell, you can watch FX originals on FX channel including, The Bear, Alien Earth, It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia etc.

Hulu vs. Netflix Canada 2025: Which is Better?

The comparison can be drawn on the following preferences: pricing, availability, content, and features. Here is a quick rundown of the features: 

• Availability: Hulu is not available in Canada. You would need a VPN. whereas, Netflix Canada is easily accessible. 
• Pricing: Hulu with Ads is 9.99 USD (13.6 CAD) a month. Netflix Canada is available at 7.99 CAD a month. These are prices for the basic plans of both services. 
• Content: If you are a fan of series like The Bear, The Handmaid’s Tale, Deli Boys, Shogun – Hulu is your cup of tea. But if you are keen on series like Heartstopper, Ginny & Georgia, Squid Games, the Diplomat – Netflix Canada is the right choice for you.   
• Features: Hulu has live TV option, ad-free and ad-supported tiers, Disney+ bundles, and limited 4K content. On the other hand, Netflix Canada has superior 4K support, an option to create “My List’” and ad-free plans.    

Verdict: For me, I am always torn between the two depending on the quarterly releases. The video quality of Netflix Canada is undeniably better. Similarly, the out-of-box content is Hulu’s thing.    

Crave vs Hulu: Content Comparison

Crave offers legal Canadian access with HBO and STARZ content, while Hulu requires a VPN but provides a larger library of U.S. network shows and originals.

These channels are vastly different and address the requirements of different audiences. Carve is available in Canada meanwhile, you would need vpn to get Hulu in Canada 2025. Here is a quick comparison of the two services: 

Hulu

• Library: 2,500 movies and 40,000 TV episodes, including next-day U.S. network shows (ABC, NBC, Fox), Hulu Original, and live TV with 90+ channels.
• Exclusives: Strong U.S.-centric originals, live sports, and news via Hulu + Live TV.
• Kids: Limited kids’ content compared to competitors, but includes some DreamWorks titles (How to Train Your Dragon)

Crave 

• Library: Focuses on HBO, Max, and STARZ content, and Canadian series. Smaller library than Hulu but curated for premium content.
• Exclusives: HBO originals, Canadian shows (Letterkenny), and movies from STARZ and Max.
• Kids: Decent kids’ section with family-friendly movies and shows, but less extensive than Netflix or Disney+.

Verdict: It boils down to two factors: 

Are you a Max content fan or Hulu content fan? 

Are you going to go extra lengths, get a VPN subscription to access Hulu in Canada? 

Troubleshooting Hulu Streaming Issues in Canada

Having trouble streaming Hulu in Canada with a VPN? Check out the most common Hulu errors and how to fix them.

Geo-Restriction Errors:

• Issue: Hulu detects your VPN and blocks access.
• Solution: Switch to a different U.S. server (e.g., New York or Los Angeles). Use premium VPNs like NordVPN or ExpressVPN, which have advanced unblocking tech. Clear browser cache or app data.

Troubleshooting Hulu buffering issues in Canada using a VPN

• Issue: Slow VPN servers or poor internet connection.
• Solution: Test your internet speed (Hulu recommends 3 Mbps for SD, 8 Mbps for HD, 16 Mbps for 4K). Connect to a faster U.S. server. Lower video quality in Hulu settings if needed.

Hulu App Not Available:

• Issue: Hulu app not found in Canadian App Store/Google Play.
• Solution: Change your device’s region to the U.S. by creating a new Apple ID/Google account with a U.S. address. Use a VPN to download the app.

What should I do if my VPN is not working with Hulu?

While using a VPN to watch Hulu in Canada is generally straightforward, you may encounter some issues.

Here are common problems and how to solve them:

1. VPN Not Working: If Hulu detects your VPN, try switching to a different server or contact your VPN’s customer support. Also keep your VPN app up to date to avoid this kind of issues.
2. Streaming Quality Problems: If you experience buffering or poor quality, switch to a faster server or upgrade your internet plan.
3. Hulu Location Error: This usually happens when your device location is on, even after connecting to a VPN. Make sure your device location is off, specially on your mobile devices.

Also Read: How to Fix Hulu Error Codes (Guide)

Conclusion

Watching Hulu in Canada is entirely possible with the right tools and methods. By using a reliable VPN, setting up a U.S. payment method, and following the steps outlined in this guide, you can enjoy Hulu’s extensive library of content from the comfort of your home in Canada. Happy streaming!