Hamilton travel guide
Hamilton Tourism | Hamilton Guide
You're Going to Love Hamilton
With a population of 519,949, Hamilton 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 24 days in order to fully appreciate everything Hamilton has to offer.
Where to Eat in Hamilton
If you’re looking for affordable options, Tin Cup Sports Grill Ancaster (103 Portia Dr) and Ancaster Mill (548 Old Dundas Road) are great picks. For delicious green meals, The Standard (12 James St N) and Pinbones Fish Market (65 King St W) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Hamilton.
When to visit Hamilton
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Hamilton in July, when the average temperature is 21 °C, and the highest can go up to 27 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -9 °C, with an average temperature of -5 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 101 mm. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Hamilton, with an average rainfall of 58 mm.
How to Get to Hamilton
Plane
When flying to Hamilton, you’ll arrive at Hamilton (YHM), which is located 11 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Hamilton from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 22h 05m.
Car
Another option to get to Hamilton is to pick up a car hire from Toronto, which is about 58 km from Hamilton. You’ll find branches of Ace and City Car & Truck Rental, among others, in Toronto.
Airlines serving Hamilton
Where to stay in Hamilton
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Pring Guesthouse and Super 8 by Wyndham Mt Hope Hamilton Intl Arpt ON.
Where to stay in popular areas of Hamilton
Hiring a car in Hamilton
Hiring a car in Hamilton costs $118 per day, on average, or $2,830 if you want to hire it for 24 days. National, Budget and Enterprise Rent-A-Car are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to hire a car in Hamilton is the Enterprise Rent-A-Car branch at 1 Osler Dr, which is 8 km from the city centre.
You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 35% more expensive than at Toronto Pearson Intl.
Expect to pay $2.67 per litre in Hamilton (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $31.95 and $42.60. The most frequently booked car type in Hamilton is Premium (Class Premium SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size car hire (Chevrolet Malibu or similar) is, on average, 10% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.