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. 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, 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 June
Estimated hotel price
C$ 158
1 night at 3-star hotel
London in June
Estimated hotel price
C$ 158
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 Air Canada, United Airlines and WestJet. The shortest domestic flight to London departs from Calgary and takes around 2h 45m.

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 Hertz and Ace, among others, in Toronto.

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 Air Canada, United Airlines and WestJet. The shortest domestic flight to London departs from Calgary and takes around 2h 45m.

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 Hertz and Ace, among others, in Toronto.

Airports near London

YXULondon
YYZToronto Pearson Intl
YHMHamilton

Airlines serving London

Lufthansa
Good (8,195 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,559 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,165 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,476 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,035 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,508 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,256 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,644 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (948 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,739 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,111 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,655 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,951 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,213 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,478 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,505 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (430 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,426 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,453 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,368 reviews)
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Where to stay in London

Average rates range from around C$ 143 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 115 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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Hard Rock Hotel London Ontario
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 263+
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Delta Hotels by Marriott London Armouries
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 176+
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Colonial Hotel & Suites
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 169+
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Comfort Suites
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 128+
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Best Western Plus Lamplighter Inn & Conference Centre
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 185+
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Staybridge Suites London By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 128+
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Renting a car in London

Renting a car in London costs C$ 68 per day, on average, or C$ 135 if you want to rent it for 2 days. Alamo, Thrifty and Avis 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 43% cheaper than airport locations in London.

Expect to pay C$ 2.01 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$ 24.01 and C$ 32.01. The most frequently booked car type in London is Compact (Hyundai Accent or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Ford Edge or similar) are, on average, 61% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in London costs C$ 68 per day, on average, or C$ 135 if you want to rent it for 2 days. Alamo, Thrifty and Avis 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 43% cheaper than airport locations in London.

Expect to pay C$ 2.01 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$ 24.01 and C$ 32.01. The most frequently booked car type in London is Compact (Hyundai Accent or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Ford Edge or similar) are, on average, 61% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in London

Economy

2 adults, 2 Bags

C$ 34/day

Economy

Compact

4 adults, 2 Bags

C$ 38/day

Compact
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