Introduction
What to do
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

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. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything London has to offer.

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

London in March
Estimated hotel price
C$ 167
1 night at 3-star hotel
London in March
Estimated hotel price
C$ 167
1 night at 3-star hotel

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.

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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 Air Canada, United Airlines and Lufthansa. The shortest domestic flight to London departs from Vancouver and takes around 6h 35m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to London. The train station in London is called London, and is located 1.1 km from the city centre.

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 Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Ace, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to London, including Bus, Rider Express and OurBus. The most popular bus station is London Wellington at Exeter, located 6 km from downtown London. London Lambeth is also a commonly used station, and is 9 km from the city centre.

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 Air Canada, United Airlines and Lufthansa. The shortest domestic flight to London departs from Vancouver and takes around 6h 35m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to London. The train station in London is called London, and is located 1.1 km from the city centre.

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 Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Ace, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to London, including Bus, Rider Express and OurBus. The most popular bus station is London Wellington at Exeter, located 6 km from downtown London. London Lambeth is also a commonly used station, and is 9 km from the city centre.

Airports near London

YXULondon
YYZToronto Pearson Intl
YHMHamilton

Airlines serving London

KLM
Good (1,443 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,754 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,705 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,128 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,208 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,864 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,099 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,727 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,528 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,490 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (895 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,667 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,674 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,375 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,174 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,356 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,148 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,440 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (381 reviews)
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Where to stay in London

Average rates range from around C$ 145 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 107 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

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Comfort Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 121+
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Colonial Hotel & Suites
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 162+
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Hard Rock Hotel London Ontario
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 297+
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Best Western Plus Lamplighter Inn & Conference Centre
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 166+
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The Park Hotel London
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 163+
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Comfort Suites
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 125+
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Renting a car in London

Renting a car in London costs C$ 57 per day, on average, or C$ 170 if you want to rent it for 3 days. Thrifty, Alamo and Enterprise Rent-A-Car are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in London is the Alamo branch at 1750 Crumlin Road, which is 8 km from the downtown.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 8% cheaper than airport locations in London.

Expect to pay C$ 1.51 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$ 18.09 and C$ 24.12. The most frequently booked car type in London is Full-size (Ford Expedition or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Dodge Grand Caravan or similar) are, on average, 48% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in London costs C$ 57 per day, on average, or C$ 170 if you want to rent it for 3 days. Thrifty, Alamo and Enterprise Rent-A-Car are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in London is the Alamo branch at 1750 Crumlin Road, which is 8 km from the downtown.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 8% cheaper than airport locations in London.

Expect to pay C$ 1.51 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$ 18.09 and C$ 24.12. The most frequently booked car type in London is Full-size (Ford Expedition or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Dodge Grand Caravan or similar) are, on average, 48% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in London

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5 adults, 5 Bags

C$ 20/day

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Intermediate SUV

5 adults, 3 Bags

C$ 26/day

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