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.
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 25 km from Markham. The shortest flight to Markham from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 20h 19m.
Train
VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Markham, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Markham to Ottawa takes 4h 04m and costs around $65 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Windsor, expect to pay about $65 for a 4h 09m trip. The train station in Markham is called Markham Centennial, and is located 4 km from the city centre.
Car
Another option to get to Markham is to pick up a car hire from Toronto, which is about 23 km from Markham. You’ll find branches of Avis and Thrifty, among others, in Toronto.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Markham, including Rider Express, Bus and OurBus. From London, the bus ride to Markham takes 209 km and will cost you around $54. From Buffalo, the ticket costs about $33 for a journey of 266 km.
Airlines serving Markham
Where to stay in popular areas of Markham
Hiring a car in Markham
Expect to pay $2.31 per litre in Markham (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. 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 Full-size car hire (Volkswagen Jetta or similar) is, on average, 76% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.