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. Markham deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Activities & attractions in Markham
Food, Drinks, & Nightlife
Where to Eat in Markham
If you’re looking for affordable options, Smash Kitchen & Bar (4261 Hwy #7 East Unit A-18) and Watercolour (166 Main St Unionville) 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 Halifax and takes around 2h 25m.
Train
VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Markham, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Markham to Ottawa takes 3h 49m and costs around C$ 55 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Windsor, expect to pay about C$ 55 for a 4h 10m 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 Hertz, among others, in Toronto.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Markham, including Bus, Rider Express and FlixBus. From London, the bus ride to Markham takes 130 miles and will cost you around C$ 55. From Ottawa, the ticket costs about C$ 79 for a journey of 215 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$ 89 per day, on average, or C$ 178 if you want to rent it for 2 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 16% 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$ 22.68 and C$ 30.24. The most frequently booked car type in Markham is Mini (Dodge Grand Caravan or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Chevrolet Cobalt or similar) are, on average, 79% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.
Best car rental deals in Markham
Supplier choice
5 adults, 5 Bags
C$ 40/day
Compact
4 adults, 2 Bags
C$ 46/day