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, Michael's on the Thames (1 York St.) and The Root Cellar (623 Dundas St) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Ivy Ristorante (587 Oxford St E) and Milestones Grill + Bar - South London (3169 Wonderland Road) 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 9 km 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 Vancouver and takes around 4h 25m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving London, followed by VIA Rail Canada. The train journey from London to Montreal takes 7h 32m and costs around C$ 427 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Ottawa, expect to pay about C$ 405 for a 8h 38m trip. The train station in London is called London, and is located 1.1 km from the city centre.
Car
Another option to get to London is to pick up a car rental from Toronto, which is about 167 km from London. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Economy Rent a Car, among others, in Toronto.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to London, including Rider Express, Bus and Megabus. From Toronto, the bus ride to London takes 193 km and will cost you around C$ 45. From Ottawa, the ticket costs about C$ 100 for a journey of 821 km. The most popular bus station is London Wellington at Exeter, located 6 km from downtown London. London Fanshawe College is also a commonly used station, and is 4 km 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$ 63 per day, on average, or C$ 125 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 km 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$ 1.89 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$ 22.67 and C$ 30.22. Compact (Class Compact Car or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in London, while also 60% cheaper than other types, on average.
Best car rental deals in London
Supplier choice
5 adults, 5 Bags
C$ 46/day
Economy
2 adults, 2 Bags
C$ 48/day