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 December
Estimated hotel price
C$ 157
1 night at 3-star hotel
London in December
Estimated hotel price
C$ 157
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 Delta, WestJet and Air Canada. The shortest domestic flight to London departs from Calgary and takes around 3h 42m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to London. The train journey from London to Montreal takes 8h 05m and costs around C$ 310 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Ottawa, expect to pay about C$ 282 for a 11h 18m trip. 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 Ace and Zoom Rent A Car, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Rider Express operates bus routes to London. 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 Delta, WestJet and Air Canada. The shortest domestic flight to London departs from Calgary and takes around 3h 42m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to London. The train journey from London to Montreal takes 8h 05m and costs around C$ 310 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Ottawa, expect to pay about C$ 282 for a 11h 18m trip. 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 Ace and Zoom Rent A Car, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Rider Express operates bus routes to London. 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 (1,411 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,576 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,007 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,527 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,046 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,787 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,013 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,018 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,664 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,412 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,489 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,457 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (873 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,303 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,578 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,060 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,312 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,134 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,403 reviews)
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Where to stay in London

Average rates range from around C$ 153 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 101 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$ 129+
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Colonial Hotel & Suites
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 167+
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Best Western Plus Lamplighter Inn & Conference Centre
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 163+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel London Ontario
4 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
C$ 159+
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Oakwood Resort
4 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
C$ 257+
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Sandman Hotel & Suites London Downtown
3 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
C$ 108+
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Renting a car in London

Renting a car in London costs C$ 64 per day, on average, or C$ 193 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.

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 London.

Expect to pay C$ 1.58 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$ 18.85 and C$ 25.14. The most frequently booked car type in London is Full-size (Chevrolet Tahoe or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Versa or similar) are, on average, 49% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in London costs C$ 64 per day, on average, or C$ 193 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.

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 London.

Expect to pay C$ 1.58 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$ 18.85 and C$ 25.14. The most frequently booked car type in London is Full-size (Chevrolet Tahoe or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Versa or similar) are, on average, 49% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in London

Compact

4 adults, 2 Bags

C$ 29/day

Compact

Economy

2 adults, 2 Bags

C$ 29/day

Economy
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