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 February
Estimated hotel price
C$ 161
1 night at 3-star hotel
Hamilton in February
Estimated hotel price
C$ 161
1 night at 3-star 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 Halifax and takes around 2h 25m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Hamilton, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Hamilton to Ottawa takes 4h 05m and costs around C$ 56 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Montreal, expect to pay about C$ 56 for a 4h 58m 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 Rider Express, FlixBus and Greyhound. From Ottawa, the bus ride to Hamilton takes 451 km and will cost you around C$ 59. From Cleveland, the ticket costs about C$ 115 for a journey of 676 km. Hamilton’s bus station is located 5 km from the downtown.

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 Halifax and takes around 2h 25m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Hamilton, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Hamilton to Ottawa takes 4h 05m and costs around C$ 56 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Montreal, expect to pay about C$ 56 for a 4h 58m 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 Rider Express, FlixBus and Greyhound. From Ottawa, the bus ride to Hamilton takes 451 km and will cost you around C$ 59. From Cleveland, the ticket costs about C$ 115 for a journey of 676 km. Hamilton’s bus station is located 5 km from the downtown.

Airports near Hamilton

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Airlines serving Hamilton

KLM
Good (1,435 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,679 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,642 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,020 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,149 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,837 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,062 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,139 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,697 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,455 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,516 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,589 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (888 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,351 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,629 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,117 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,162 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,345 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,424 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,631 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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Visitor's Inn
3 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 135+
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The Pearle Hotel & Spa, Autograph Collection
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 387+
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Sheraton Hamilton Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 188+
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Four Points by Sheraton Hamilton - Stoney Creek
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 135+
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Sandman Hotel Hamilton
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 141+
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Best Western Plus Burlington Inn & Suites
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 139+
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Renting a car in Hamilton

Renting a car in Hamilton costs C$ 62 per day, on average, or C$ 186 if you want to rent it for 3 days. National, Budget 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 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, 35% more expensive than at Toronto Pearson Intl.

Expect to pay C$ 1.47 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$ 17.63 and C$ 23.51. The most frequently booked car type in Hamilton is Full-size (Ford Expedition or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Mitsubishi Mirage or similar) are, on average, 46% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Hamilton costs C$ 62 per day, on average, or C$ 186 if you want to rent it for 3 days. National, Budget 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 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, 35% more expensive than at Toronto Pearson Intl.

Expect to pay C$ 1.47 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$ 17.63 and C$ 23.51. The most frequently booked car type in Hamilton is Full-size (Ford Expedition or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Mitsubishi Mirage or similar) are, on average, 46% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Hamilton

Economy

2 adults, 2 Bags

C$ 37/day

Economy

Compact

4 adults, 2 Bags

C$ 37/day

Compact
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