London travel guide
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You're Going to Love London
With a population of 346,765, London is a must-see destination in Ontario, Canada. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. London deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Activities & attractions in London
Where to Eat in London
If you’re looking for affordable options, Jack Astor's - London (South) (1070 Wellington Road South) and Kelseys Original Roadhouse - Hyde Park - London (1395 Fanshawe Park Rd W) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Beertown Public House - London White Oaks (1105 Wellington Rd) and Grace Restaurant (215 Dundas St) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in London.
When to visit London
Looking for warm weather? Then head to London in July, when the average temperature is 20 °C, and the highest can go up to 27 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is February, when it can get as cold as -11 °C, with an average temperature of -6 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 100 mm. In contrast, March is usually the driest month of the year in London, with an average rainfall of 70 mm.
How to Get to London
Plane
When flying to London, you’ll arrive at London (YXU), which is located 9 km from the city centre Airlines that fly from Canada to London include United Airlines, Air Canada and Avianca. The shortest domestic flight to London departs from Calgary and takes around 3h 40m.
Car
Another option to get to London is to pick up a car rental from Toronto, which is about 167 km from London. You’ll find branches of Ace and Zoom Rent A Car, among others, in Toronto.
Airlines serving London
Where to stay in London
Average rates range from around C$ 151 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 108 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Residence & Conference Centre - London and Super 7 Motel London.
Where to stay in popular areas of London
Most booked hotels in London
Renting a car in London
Renting a car in London costs C$ 57 per day, on average, or C$ 115 if you want to rent it for 2 days. Alamo, Thrifty and Avis are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in London is the Hertz branch at 460 York Street, which is 0 km from the downtown.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 23% cheaper than airport locations in London.
Expect to pay C$ 2.10 per litre in London (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 25.14 and C$ 33.51. The most frequently booked car type in London is Premium (Class Premium SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Chevrolet Spark or similar) are, on average, 55% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.
Best car rental deals in London
Compact SUV
4 adults, 2 Bags
C$ 31/day
Supplier choice
5 adults, 5 Bags
C$ 32/day