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. 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$ 144
1 night at 3-star hotel
London in December
Estimated hotel price
C$ 144
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 Air Canada, United Airlines and Lufthansa. The shortest domestic flight to London departs from Vancouver and takes around 6h 24m.

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

VIA Rail Canada operates bus routes to London. From Montreal, the bus ride to London takes 821 km and will cost you around C$ 141. From Québec City, the ticket costs about C$ 191 for a journey of 1519 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 Air Canada, United Airlines and Lufthansa. The shortest domestic flight to London departs from Vancouver and takes around 6h 24m.

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

VIA Rail Canada operates bus routes to London. From Montreal, the bus ride to London takes 821 km and will cost you around C$ 141. From Québec City, the ticket costs about C$ 191 for a journey of 1519 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 (1,435 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,659 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,618 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,014 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,129 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,830 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,059 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,118 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,698 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,447 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,516 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,563 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (884 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,339 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,109 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,630 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,340 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,156 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,421 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,560 reviews)
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Where to stay in London

Average rates range from around C$ 141 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 97 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$ 120+
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Colonial Hotel & Suites
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 150+
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Best Western Plus Lamplighter Inn & Conference Centre
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 160+
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Comfort Suites
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 121+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel London Ontario
4 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
C$ 143+
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Oakwood Resort
4 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
C$ 241+
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Renting a car in London

Renting a car in London costs C$ 41 per day, on average, or C$ 124 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 42% cheaper than airport locations in London.

Expect to pay C$ 1.49 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$ 17.88 and C$ 23.84. Intermediate (Hyundai Elantra or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in London, while also 25% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in London costs C$ 41 per day, on average, or C$ 124 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 42% cheaper than airport locations in London.

Expect to pay C$ 1.49 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$ 17.88 and C$ 23.84. Intermediate (Hyundai Elantra or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in London, while also 25% cheaper than other types, on average.

Best car rental deals in London

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5 adults, 5 Bags

C$ 19/day

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4 adults, 2 Bags

C$ 28/day

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