Introduction
What to do
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Hamilton travel guide

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You're Going to Love Hamilton

With a population of 519,949, Hamilton is a must-see destination in Ontario, Canada. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Hamilton has to offer.

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Where to Eat in Hamilton

If you’re looking for affordable options, Tin Cup Sports Grill Ancaster (103 Portia Dr) and Ancaster Mill (548 Old Dundas Road) are great picks. For delicious green meals, The Standard (12 James St N) and Pinbones Fish Market (65 King St W) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Hamilton.

When to visit Hamilton

Hamilton in July
Estimated package price
C$ 243
2 travellers
Flight to Hamilton
3 nights at hotel
Hamilton in July
Estimated package price
C$ 243
2 travellers
Flight to Hamilton
3 nights at hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Hamilton in July, when the average temperature is 21 °C, and the highest can go up to 27 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -9 °C, with an average temperature of -5 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 101 mm. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Hamilton, with an average rainfall of 58 mm.

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How to Get to Hamilton

Plane

When flying to Hamilton, you’ll arrive at Hamilton (YHM), which is located 7 miles from the city centre The shortest domestic flight to Hamilton departs from Thunder Bay and takes around 1h 40m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Hamilton, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Hamilton to Ottawa takes 4h 15m and costs around C$ 65 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Montreal, expect to pay about C$ 78 for a 5h 09m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Hamilton is to pick up a car rental from Toronto, which is about 36 miles from Hamilton. You’ll find branches of Ace and Turo, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hamilton, including FlixBus, Ontario Northland and Bus. From London, the bus ride to Hamilton takes 135 miles and will cost you around C$ 27. From Ottawa, the ticket costs about C$ 84 for a journey of 275 miles. Hamilton’s bus station is located 3 miles from the downtown.

Plane

When flying to Hamilton, you’ll arrive at Hamilton (YHM), which is located 7 miles from the city centre The shortest domestic flight to Hamilton departs from Thunder Bay and takes around 1h 40m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Hamilton, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Hamilton to Ottawa takes 4h 15m and costs around C$ 65 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Montreal, expect to pay about C$ 78 for a 5h 09m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Hamilton is to pick up a car rental from Toronto, which is about 36 miles from Hamilton. You’ll find branches of Ace and Turo, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hamilton, including FlixBus, Ontario Northland and Bus. From London, the bus ride to Hamilton takes 135 miles and will cost you around C$ 27. From Ottawa, the ticket costs about C$ 84 for a journey of 275 miles. Hamilton’s bus station is located 3 miles from the downtown.

Airlines serving Hamilton

Lufthansa
Good (7,974 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,511 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,944 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,458 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,352 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,936 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,212 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,585 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (914 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,684 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,571 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,769 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,727 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,000 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,193 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,392 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (405 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,238 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,434 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,313 reviews)
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Where to stay in Hamilton

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Pring Guesthouse and Residence & Conference Centre - Hamilton.

Where to stay in popular areas of Hamilton

Most booked hotels in Hamilton

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Visitors Inn
3 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 138+
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The Pearle Hotel & Spa, Autograph Collection
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 409+
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Sheraton Hamilton Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 210+
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Hampton Inn by Hilton Hamilton
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 162+
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Four Points by Sheraton Hamilton - Stoney Creek
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 148+
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Best Western Plus Burlington Inn & Suites
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 149+
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Renting a car in Hamilton

Renting a car in Hamilton costs C$ 66 per day, on average, or C$ 198 if you want to rent it for 3 days. National, Budget and Enterprise Rent-A-Car are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Hamilton is the Enterprise Rent-A-Car branch at 1 Osler Dr, which is 5 miles from the downtown.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 32% more expensive than at Toronto Pearson Intl.

Expect to pay C$ 1.95 per litre in Hamilton (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 23.37 and C$ 31.16. The most frequently booked car type in Hamilton is Luxury (Lexus RX or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Hyundai Elantra or similar) are, on average, 43% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Hamilton costs C$ 66 per day, on average, or C$ 198 if you want to rent it for 3 days. National, Budget and Enterprise Rent-A-Car are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Hamilton is the Enterprise Rent-A-Car branch at 1 Osler Dr, which is 5 miles from the downtown.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 32% more expensive than at Toronto Pearson Intl.

Expect to pay C$ 1.95 per litre in Hamilton (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 23.37 and C$ 31.16. The most frequently booked car type in Hamilton is Luxury (Lexus RX or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Hyundai Elantra or similar) are, on average, 43% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Hamilton

Standard

5 adults, 3 Bags

C$ 32/day

Standard

Full-size

5 adults, 2 Bags

C$ 33/day

Full-size
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