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.
Activities & attractions in Hamilton
Art & Performing Arts
Activities
Other activities
Where to Eat in Hamilton
If you’re looking for affordable options, Quatrefoil (16 Sydenham Street) and Born & Raised (224 James St N) are great picks. For delicious green meals, The Standard (12 James St N) and Milestones Grill + Bar - Hamilton - Meadowlands (771 Golf Links Rd) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Hamilton.
When to visit Hamilton
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.
How to Get to Hamilton
Plane
When flying to Hamilton, you’ll arrive at Hamilton (YHM), which is located 11 km from the city centre The shortest domestic flight to Hamilton departs from Calgary and takes around 3h 41m.
Train
VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Hamilton, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Hamilton to London takes 2h 09m and costs around C$ 43 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Ottawa, expect to pay about C$ 56 for a 3h 32m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Hamilton is to pick up a car rental from Toronto, which is about 58 km from Hamilton. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Ace, among others, in Toronto.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hamilton, including Megabus, Bus and Rider Express. From Kingston, the bus ride to Hamilton takes 241 km and will cost you around C$ 70. From Buffalo, the ticket costs about C$ 63 for a journey of 386 km. Hamilton’s bus station is located 5 km from the downtown.
Airports near Hamilton
Airlines serving Hamilton
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
Renting a car in Hamilton
Renting a car in Hamilton costs C$ 80 per day, on average, or C$ 240 if you want to rent it for 3 days. National, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Avis 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 203 Main St East St.a, which is 1 km from the downtown.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 49% more expensive than at Toronto Pearson Intl.
Expect to pay C$ 1.79 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$ 21.39 and C$ 28.52. Compact (Volkswagen Golf or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Hamilton, while also 55% cheaper than other types, on average.
Best car rental deals in Hamilton
Compact SUV
4 adults, 2 Bags
C$ 35/day
Economy
2 adults, 2 Bags
C$ 36/day
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