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$ 245
2 travellers
Flight to Hamilton
3 nights at hotel
Hamilton in July
Estimated package price
C$ 245
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 11 km from the city centre The shortest domestic flight to Hamilton departs from Saskatoon and takes around 3h 03m.

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 Hertz and Ace, among others, in Toronto.

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 Saskatoon and takes around 3h 03m.

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 Hertz and Ace, among others, in Toronto.

Airlines serving Hamilton

Lufthansa
Good (8,018 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,519 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,992 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,449 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,390 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,954 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,220 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,590 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (919 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,751 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,576 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,783 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,194 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,075 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (409 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,398 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,257 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,342 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,393 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 (8.9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 146+
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Courtyard by Marriott Burlington
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 190+
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Sheraton Hamilton Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 201+
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Hampton Inn by Hilton Hamilton
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 164+
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Homewood Suites by Hilton Hamilton
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 172+
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Best Western Plus Burlington Inn & Suites
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 136+
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Renting a car in Hamilton

Renting a car in Hamilton costs C$ 64 per day, on average, or C$ 191 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 8 km from the downtown.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 22% more expensive than at Toronto Pearson Intl.

Expect to pay C$ 2.15 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$ 25.78 and C$ 34.38. The most frequently booked car type in Hamilton is Full-size (GMC Yukon or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Nissan Murano or similar) are, on average, 39% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Hamilton costs C$ 64 per day, on average, or C$ 191 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 8 km from the downtown.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 22% more expensive than at Toronto Pearson Intl.

Expect to pay C$ 2.15 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$ 25.78 and C$ 34.38. The most frequently booked car type in Hamilton is Full-size (GMC Yukon or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Nissan Murano or similar) are, on average, 39% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Hamilton

Full-size

5 adults, 2 Bags

C$ 34/day

Full-size

Compact

4 adults, 2 Bags

C$ 34/day

Compact
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