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$ 160
1 night at 3-star hotel
London in June
Estimated hotel price
C$ 160
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 United Airlines, Air Canada and Avianca. 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 Ace and Zoom Rent A Car, 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 United Airlines, Air Canada and Avianca. 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 Ace and Zoom Rent A Car, among others, in Toronto.

Airports near London

YXULondon
YYZToronto Pearson Intl
YHMHamilton

Airlines serving London

Lufthansa
Good (8,238 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,575 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,227 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,083 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,462 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,590 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,249 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,651 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,732 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,664 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (967 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,226 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,990 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,201 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,668 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,533 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,431 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (431 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,492 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,607 reviews)
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Where to stay in London

Average rates range from around C$ 157 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 114 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Super 7 Motel London and Days Inn by Wyndham 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 (9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 282+
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Colonial Hotel & Suites
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 125+
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Best Western Plus Lamplighter Inn & Conference Centre
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 183+
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Oakwood Resort
4 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
C$ 250+
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Amber Hotel
2 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
C$ 125+
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Sandman Hotel & Suites London Downtown
3 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
C$ 103+
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Renting a car in London

Renting a car in London costs C$ 63 per day, on average, or C$ 126 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 21% cheaper than airport locations in London.

Expect to pay C$ 2.08 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$ 24.95 and C$ 33.27. The most frequently booked car type in London is Luxury (Audi Q3 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Hyundai Elantra or similar) are, on average, 30% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in London costs C$ 63 per day, on average, or C$ 126 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 21% cheaper than airport locations in London.

Expect to pay C$ 2.08 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$ 24.95 and C$ 33.27. The most frequently booked car type in London is Luxury (Audi Q3 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Hyundai Elantra or similar) are, on average, 30% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in London

Standard

5 adults, 3 Bags

C$ 25/day

Standard

Economy

2 adults, 2 Bags

C$ 32/day

Economy
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