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$ 134
1 night at 3-star hotel
London in December
Estimated hotel price
C$ 134
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 Vancouver and takes around 4h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving London, followed by VIA Rail Canada. The train journey from London to Toronto takes 2h 12m and costs around C$ 42 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Montreal, expect to pay about C$ 493 for a 8h 05m 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 Turo and Zoom Rent A Car, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to London, including FlixBus, Bus and VIA Rail Canada. The most popular bus station is London Western University, located 4 km from downtown London. London Wellington at Exeter is also a commonly used station, and is 6 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 Vancouver and takes around 4h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving London, followed by VIA Rail Canada. The train journey from London to Toronto takes 2h 12m and costs around C$ 42 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Montreal, expect to pay about C$ 493 for a 8h 05m 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 Turo and Zoom Rent A Car, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to London, including FlixBus, Bus and VIA Rail Canada. The most popular bus station is London Western University, located 4 km from downtown London. London Wellington at Exeter is also a commonly used station, and is 6 km from the city centre.

Airports near London

YXULondon
YYZToronto Pearson Intl
YHMHamilton

Airlines serving London

Lufthansa
Good (7,207 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,366 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,091 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,983 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,654 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,894 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,819 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,861 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,472 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (809 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,286 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,594 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,678 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,416 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,092 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (352 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,351 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,306 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,224 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,912 reviews)
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Where to stay in London

Average rates range from around C$ 206 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 90 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$ 224+
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Comfort Inn St Thomas
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 141+
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Best Western Plus Lamplighter Inn & Conference Centre
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 199+
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Oakwood Resort
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
C$ 300+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel London Ontario
4 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
C$ 162+
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Sandman Hotel & Suites London Downtown
2 stars
Good (7, Good reviews)
C$ 108+
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Renting a car in London

Renting a car in London costs C$ 70 per day, on average, or C$ 139 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 764 Wharncliffe Rd S Unit 103, which is 5 km from the downtown.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 27% cheaper than airport locations in London.

Expect to pay C$ 1.65 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$ 19.79 and C$ 26.39. 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 (Hyundai Kona or similar) are, on average, 34% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in London costs C$ 70 per day, on average, or C$ 139 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 764 Wharncliffe Rd S Unit 103, which is 5 km from the downtown.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 27% cheaper than airport locations in London.

Expect to pay C$ 1.65 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$ 19.79 and C$ 26.39. 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 (Hyundai Kona or similar) are, on average, 34% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in London

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5 adults, 5 Bags

C$ 34/day

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Intermediate

5 adults, 3 Bags

C$ 43/day

Intermediate
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