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$ 148
1 night at 3-star hotel
London in December
Estimated hotel price
C$ 148
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 Lufthansa. The shortest domestic flight to London departs from Abbotsford and takes around 7h 19m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to London. 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 Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Ace, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to London, including FlixBus, Bus and Rider Express. From Toronto, the bus ride to London takes 217 km and will cost you around C$ 29. From Ottawa, the ticket costs about C$ 203 for a journey of 861 km. 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 United Airlines, Air Canada and Lufthansa. The shortest domestic flight to London departs from Abbotsford and takes around 7h 19m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to London. 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 Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Ace, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to London, including FlixBus, Bus and Rider Express. From Toronto, the bus ride to London takes 217 km and will cost you around C$ 29. From Ottawa, the ticket costs about C$ 203 for a journey of 861 km. 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 (1,426 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,603 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,550 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,011 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,071 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,798 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,038 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,679 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,432 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,063 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,500 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,496 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (875 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,322 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,591 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,080 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,141 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,411 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,388 reviews)
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Where to stay in London

Average rates range from around C$ 144 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 99 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$ 122+
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Colonial Hotel & Suites
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 166+
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Best Western Plus Lamplighter Inn & Conference Centre
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 165+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel London Ontario
4 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
C$ 158+
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Oakwood Resort
4 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
C$ 256+
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Sandman Hotel & Suites London Downtown
3 stars
Good (7.1, Good reviews)
C$ 108+
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Renting a car in London

Renting a car in London costs C$ 50 per day, on average, or C$ 151 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.

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$ 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$ 19.30 and C$ 25.73. 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 Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 52% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in London costs C$ 50 per day, on average, or C$ 151 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.

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$ 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$ 19.30 and C$ 25.73. 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 Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 52% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in London

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4 adults, 2 Bags

C$ 25/day

Compact

Full-size

5 adults, 2 Bags

C$ 29/day

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