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.
If you’re looking for affordable options, Michael's on the Thames (1 York St.) and The Root Cellar (623 Dundas St) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Ivy Ristorante (587 Oxford St E) and Bocconcini (1140 Southdale Rd W) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in 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.
When flying to London, you’ll arrive at London (YXU), which is located 9 km from the city centre The shortest domestic flight to London departs from Calgary and takes around 3h 29m.
VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving London, followed by AccesRail. The train station in London is called London, and is located 1.1 km from the city centre.
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 Economy Rent a Car and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Toronto.
You can travel by bus to London using Rider Express or Bus. From Toronto, the bus ride to London takes 193 km and will cost you around C$ 23. From Ottawa, the ticket costs about C$ 199 for a journey of 821 km. The most popular bus station is London Wellington at Exeter, located 6 km from downtown London. London Western University is also a commonly used station, and is 4 km from the city centre.
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Fanshawe College Conference Services and Hampton Inn by Hilton London.
Renting a car in London costs C$ 54 per day, on average, or C$ 108 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 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 30% cheaper than airport locations in London.
Expect to pay C$ 1.96 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$ 23.50 and C$ 31.34. The most frequently booked car type in London is Mini (Dodge Grand Caravan or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Toyota Corolla Matrix or similar) are, on average, 66% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.
Economy
2 adults, 2 Bags
C$ 38/day
Intermediate
5 adults, 3 Bags
C$ 39/day