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. We recommend you stay at least 20 days in order to fully appreciate everything London has to offer.
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.
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.
When flying to London, you’ll arrive at London (YXU), which is located 5 miles from the city centre.
AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to London. The train journey from London to Ottawa takes 7h 24m and costs around $508 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Montreal, expect to pay about $487 for a 8h 29m trip. The train station in London is called London, and is located 0.7 miles from the city centre.
Another option to get to London is to pick up a car hire from Toronto, which is about 104 miles from London. You’ll find branches of Avis and Thrifty, among others, in Toronto.
You can travel by bus to London using OurBus or Rider Express. The most popular bus station is London Wellington at Exeter, located 4 miles from the city centre of London. London Western University is also a commonly used station, and is 2 miles from the city centre.
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Residence & Conference Centre - London and Hampton Inn by Hilton London.
Thrifty, Alamo and Enterprise Rent-A-Car are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to hire a car in London is the Hertz branch at 460 York Street, which is 0 miles from the city centre.
Expect to pay $2.31 per litre in London (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $27.64 and $36.86.