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. London deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in London

If you’re looking for affordable options, NOV 8 SUSHI GALORE - Fanshawe (1422 Fanshawe Park Rd W) and Michael's on the Thames (1 York St.) are great picks. For delicious green meals, The Root Cellar (623 Dundas St) and Ivy Ristorante (587 Oxford St E) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in London.

When to visit London

London in December
Estimated hotel price
C$ 137
1 night at 3-star hotel
London in December
Estimated hotel price
C$ 137
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 5 miles 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 Vancouver and takes around 4h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to London. The train journey from London to Toronto takes 2h 07m and costs around C$ 150 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Montreal, expect to pay about C$ 420 for a 9h 43m trip. The train station in London is called London, and is located 0.7 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to London is to pick up a car rental from Toronto, which is about 104 miles from London. You’ll find branches of Zoom Rent A Car and Fox, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

OurBus operates bus routes to London. The most popular bus station is London Western University, located 2 miles from downtown London. London The D.B. Weldon Library is also a commonly used station, and is 3 miles from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to London, you’ll arrive at London (YXU), which is located 5 miles 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 Vancouver and takes around 4h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to London. The train journey from London to Toronto takes 2h 07m and costs around C$ 150 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Montreal, expect to pay about C$ 420 for a 9h 43m trip. The train station in London is called London, and is located 0.7 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to London is to pick up a car rental from Toronto, which is about 104 miles from London. You’ll find branches of Zoom Rent A Car and Fox, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

OurBus operates bus routes to London. The most popular bus station is London Western University, located 2 miles from downtown London. London The D.B. Weldon Library is also a commonly used station, and is 3 miles from the city centre.

Airports near London

YKFToronto Region of Waterloo Intl
YYZToronto Pearson Intl
YHMHamilton

Airlines serving London

Lufthansa
Good (7,086 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,346 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,923 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,950 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,601 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,810 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,739 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,451 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (793 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,745 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,243 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,576 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,400 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,369 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (353 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,071 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,096 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,282 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,869 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,208 reviews)
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Where to stay in London

Average rates range from around C$ 199 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 86 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Residence & Conference Centre - London and Hampton Inn by Hilton London.

Where to stay in popular areas of London

Most booked hotels in London

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Colonial Hotel & Suites
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 175+
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Delta Hotels by Marriott London Armouries
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 206+
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Best Western Plus Lamplighter Inn & Conference Centre
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 171+
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Comfort Inn St Thomas
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 125+
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Oakwood Resort
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
C$ 197+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel London Ontario
4 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
C$ 158+
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Renting a car in London

Renting a car in London costs C$ 59 per day, on average, or C$ 117 if you want to rent it for 2 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 Thrifty branch at 460 York Street, which is 0 miles from the downtown.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 14% cheaper than airport locations in London.

Expect to pay C$ 1.61 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$ 19.31 and C$ 25.75. The most frequently booked car type in London is Full-size (Dodge Durango or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Versa or similar) are, on average, 51% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in London costs C$ 59 per day, on average, or C$ 117 if you want to rent it for 2 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 Thrifty branch at 460 York Street, which is 0 miles from the downtown.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 14% cheaper than airport locations in London.

Expect to pay C$ 1.61 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$ 19.31 and C$ 25.75. The most frequently booked car type in London is Full-size (Dodge Durango or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Versa or similar) are, on average, 51% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in London

Economy

2 adults, 2 Bags

C$ 28/day

Economy

Compact

4 adults, 2 Bags

C$ 28/day

Compact
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