Markham travel guide
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You're Going to Love Markham
With a population of 261,573, Markham 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 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Markham has to offer.
What to do in Markham
Where to Eat in Markham
If you’re looking for affordable options, Smash Kitchen & Bar (4261 Hwy #7 East Unit A-18) and Il Postino (186 Main St) are great picks.
When to visit Markham
How to Get to Markham
Plane
Although Markham doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Toronto Island (YTZ), which is located 16 miles from Markham. The shortest domestic flight to Markham departs from Winnipeg and takes around 2h 25m.
Train
UP Express is the most popular train carrier serving Markham, followed by VIA Rail Canada. The train journey from Markham to Burlington takes 0h 39m and costs around C$ 22 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about C$ 43 for a 2h 12m trip. The train station in Markham is called Markham Centennial, and is located 2 miles from the city centre.
Car
Another option to get to Markham is to pick up a car rental from Toronto, which is about 14 miles from Markham. You’ll find branches of Economy Rent a Car and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Toronto.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Markham, including Rider Express, Bus and Greyhound. From London, the bus ride to Markham takes 135 miles and will cost you around C$ 51. From Kingston, the ticket costs about C$ 65 for a journey of 150 miles.
Airlines serving Markham
Where to stay in popular areas of Markham
Most booked hotels in Markham
Renting a car in Markham
Renting a car in Markham costs C$ 69 per day, on average, or C$ 345 if you want to rent it for 5 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 11% more expensive than at Toronto Pearson Intl.
Expect to pay C$ 1.89 per litre in Markham (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 22.59 and C$ 30.12. The most frequently booked car type in Markham is Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Sedan or similar) are, on average, 76% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.