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.
Activities & attractions in London
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
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.
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 29m.
Train
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 Economy Rent a Car and Hertz, among others, in Toronto.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to London, including Bus, Rider Express and OurBus. From Toronto, the bus ride to London takes 120 miles and will cost you around C$ 24. From Ottawa, the ticket costs about C$ 199 for a journey of 510 miles. The most popular bus station is London Wellington at Exeter, located 4 miles from downtown London. London Fanshawe College is also a commonly used station, and is 2 miles from the city centre.
Airlines serving London
Where to stay in London
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
Renting a car in London
Renting a car in London costs C$ 88 per day, on average, or C$ 176 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 miles from the downtown.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 15% cheaper than airport locations in London.
Expect to pay C$ 1.90 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$ 22.73 and C$ 30.30. 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, 55% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.
Best car rental deals in London
Supplier choice
5 adults, 5 Bags
C$ 35/day
Intermediate
5 adults, 3 Bags
C$ 40/day