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

London travel guide

London Tourism | London Guide

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 June
Estimated hotel price
C$ 167
1 night at 3-star hotel
London in June
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 United Airlines, Air Canada and WestJet. The shortest domestic flight to London departs from Calgary and takes around 2h 45m.

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 Turo, among others, in Toronto.

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 WestJet. The shortest domestic flight to London departs from Calgary and takes around 2h 45m.

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 Turo, among others, in Toronto.

Airports near London

YKFToronto Region of Waterloo Intl
YYZToronto Pearson Intl
YHMHamilton

Airlines serving London

Lufthansa
Good (8,062 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,528 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,050 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,397 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,409 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,968 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,237 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,606 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,831 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (935 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,727 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,591 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,828 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,194 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,197 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,410 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (412 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,452 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,380 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,276 reviews)
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Where to stay in London

Average rates range from around C$ 149 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 116 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.

Where to stay in popular areas of London

Most booked hotels in London

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Hard Rock Hotel London Ontario
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 276+
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Delta Hotels by Marriott London Armouries
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 180+
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Colonial Hotel & Suites
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 239+
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The Park Hotel London
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 155+
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Best Western Plus Lamplighter Inn & Conference Centre
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 172+
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Oakwood Resort
4 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
C$ 306+
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Renting a car in London

Renting a car in London costs C$ 74 per day, on average, or C$ 223 if you want to rent it for 3 days. Thrifty, Alamo 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 20% cheaper than airport locations in London.

Expect to pay C$ 2.00 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$ 24.00 and C$ 32.00. Full-size (Toyota Camry or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in London, while also 38% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in London costs C$ 74 per day, on average, or C$ 223 if you want to rent it for 3 days. Thrifty, Alamo 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 20% cheaper than airport locations in London.

Expect to pay C$ 2.00 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$ 24.00 and C$ 32.00. Full-size (Toyota Camry or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in London, while also 38% cheaper than other types, on average.

Best car rental deals in London

Compact

4 adults, 2 Bags

C$ 38/day

Compact

Economy

2 adults, 2 Bags

C$ 41/day

Economy
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