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. We recommend you stay at least 20 days in order to fully appreciate everything London has to offer.

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

London in March
Estimated hotel price
$185
1 night at 3-star hotel
London in March
Estimated hotel price
$185
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.

Train

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.

Car

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.

Bus

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.

Plane

When flying to London, you’ll arrive at London (YXU), which is located 5 miles from the city centre.

Train

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.

Car

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.

Bus

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.

Airports near London

Airlines serving London

Lufthansa
Good (4,663 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
SWISS
Good (942 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,546 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,619 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,305 reviews)
Air France
Good (980 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,587 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (484 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,954 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,121 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,463 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,869 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (873 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,177 reviews)
LOT
Good (685 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (924 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (824 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
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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

Best Western Plus Lamplighter Inn & Conference Centre
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$219+
Best Western London Airport Inn & Suites
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$180+
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel London Ontario
4 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
$194+
Ramada by Wyndham London
3 stars
Good (6.4, Good reviews)
$124+
Days Inn by Wyndham London
2 stars
Okay (5.8, Okay reviews)
$120+

Hiring a car in 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.

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.