Markham travel guide
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You're Going to Love Markham
With a population of 261,573, Markham is a must-see destination in Ontario, Canada. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Markham deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Activities & attractions in Markham
Food, Drinks, & Nightlife
Where to Eat in Markham
If you’re looking for affordable options, Smash Kitchen & Bar (4261 Hwy #7 East Unit A-18) and Watercolour (166 Main St Unionville) are great picks.
When to visit Markham
How to Get to Markham
Plane
Although Markham doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Toronto Island (YTZ), which is located 25 km from Markham. The shortest domestic flight to Markham departs from Halifax and takes around 2h 24m.
Train
VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Markham, followed by UP Express. The train journey from Markham to Niagara Falls takes 1h 58m and costs around C$ 26 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about C$ 41 for a 2h 30m trip. The train station in Markham is called Markham Centennial, and is located 4 km from the city centre.
Car
Another option to get to Markham is to pick up a car rental from Toronto, which is about 23 km from Markham. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Economy Rent a Car, among others, in Toronto.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Markham, including Rider Express, Bus and OurBus. From London, the bus ride to Markham takes 209 km and will cost you around C$ 23. From Ottawa, the ticket costs about C$ 26 for a journey of 354 km.
Airlines serving Markham
Where to stay in popular areas of Markham
Most booked hotels in Markham
Renting a car in Markham
Renting a car in Markham costs C$ 41 per day, on average, or C$ 82 if you want to rent it for 2 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 6% more expensive than at Toronto Pearson Intl.
Expect to pay C$ 1.96 per litre in Markham (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 23.49 and C$ 31.31. The most frequently booked car type in Markham is Mini (Dodge Grand Caravan or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Toyota Corolla or similar) are, on average, 41% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.
Best car rental deals in Markham
Supplier choice
5 adults, 5 Bags
C$ 28/day
Economy
2 adults, 2 Bags
C$ 28/day