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, Lobby - Hamilton (151 James St S) and Berkeley North (31 King William Street) are great picks.

When to visit Hamilton

Hamilton in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 151
1 night at 3-star hotel
Hamilton in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 151
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 Winnipeg and takes around 2h 14m.

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 Ace and Zoom Rent A Car, 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 Winnipeg and takes around 2h 14m.

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 Ace and Zoom Rent A Car, among others, in Toronto.

Airlines serving Hamilton

Lufthansa
Good (8,174 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,552 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,139 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,463 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,021 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,494 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,266 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,633 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (950 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,736 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,062 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,637 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,912 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,212 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,418 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,499 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,428 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (431 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,435 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,353 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$ 164+
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The Pearle Hotel & Spa, Autograph Collection
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 406+
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Sheraton Hamilton Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 191+
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Hampton Inn by Hilton Hamilton
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 163+
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Homewood Suites by Hilton Hamilton
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 179+
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Staybridge Suites Hamilton - Downtown By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 167+
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Renting a car in Hamilton

Renting a car in Hamilton costs C$ 65 per day, on average, or C$ 194 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, 11% more expensive than at Toronto Pearson Intl.

Expect to pay C$ 2.01 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$ 24.05 and C$ 32.06. 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 Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 3% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Hamilton costs C$ 65 per day, on average, or C$ 194 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, 11% more expensive than at Toronto Pearson Intl.

Expect to pay C$ 2.01 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$ 24.05 and C$ 32.06. 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 Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 3% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Hamilton

Intermediate

5 adults, 3 Bags

C$ 42/day

Intermediate

Compact

4 adults, 2 Bags

C$ 42/day

Compact
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