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 January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 157
1 night at 3-star hotel
London in January
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 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 Calgary and takes around 3h 37m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to London. 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 Ace and Fox, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

You can travel by bus to London using FlixBus or Bus. The most popular bus station is London Wellington at Exeter, located 4 miles from downtown London. London Western University is also a commonly used station, and is 2 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 Calgary and takes around 3h 37m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to London. 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 Ace and Fox, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

You can travel by bus to London using FlixBus or Bus. The most popular bus station is London Wellington at Exeter, located 4 miles from downtown London. London Western University is also a commonly used station, and is 2 miles from the city centre.

Airports near London

YXULondon
YYZToronto Pearson Intl
YHMHamilton

Airlines serving London

Lufthansa
Good (7,421 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,387 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,391 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,974 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,742 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,977 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,943 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,927 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,466 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,345 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,626 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (851 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,181 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,492 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,119 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,256 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,933 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,326 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,008 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (360 reviews)
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Where to stay in London

Average rates range from around C$ 204 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 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$ 137+
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Colonial Hotel & Suites
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 168+
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Best Western Plus Lamplighter Inn & Conference Centre
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 220+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel London Ontario
4 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
C$ 163+
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Oakwood Resort
4 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
C$ 262+
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Sandman Hotel & Suites London Downtown
2 stars
Good (7.1, Good reviews)
C$ 123+
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Renting a car in London

Renting a car in London costs C$ 56 per day, on average, or C$ 111 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 35% cheaper than airport locations in London.

Expect to pay C$ 1.72 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$ 20.55 and C$ 27.40. The most frequently booked car type in London is Standard (Ford Edge or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Mitsubishi Mirage or similar) are, on average, 40% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in London costs C$ 56 per day, on average, or C$ 111 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 35% cheaper than airport locations in London.

Expect to pay C$ 1.72 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$ 20.55 and C$ 27.40. The most frequently booked car type in London is Standard (Ford Edge or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Mitsubishi Mirage or similar) are, on average, 40% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in London

Economy

2 adults, 2 Bags

C$ 29/day

Economy

Compact SUV

4 adults, 2 Bags

C$ 32/day

Compact SUV
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