Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Hamilton travel guide

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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.

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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

Hamilton in November
Estimated hotel price
$208
1 night at 3-star hotel
Hamilton in November
Estimated hotel price
$208
1 night at 3-star hotel

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.

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How to Get to Hamilton

Plane

When flying to Hamilton, you’ll arrive at Hamilton (YHM), which is located 7 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Hamilton from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 22h 18m.

Car

Another option to get to Hamilton is to pick up a car hire from Toronto, which is about 36 miles from Hamilton. You’ll find branches of Ace and City Car & Truck Rental, among others, in Toronto.

Plane

When flying to Hamilton, you’ll arrive at Hamilton (YHM), which is located 7 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Hamilton from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 22h 18m.

Car

Another option to get to Hamilton is to pick up a car hire from Toronto, which is about 36 miles from Hamilton. You’ll find branches of Ace and City Car & Truck Rental, among others, in Toronto.

Airlines serving Hamilton

Lufthansa
Good (8,223 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,565 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,194 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,480 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,055 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,529 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,257 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,646 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,731 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,656 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (951 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,124 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,965 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,210 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,539 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,515 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,433 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,460 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (431 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,587 reviews)
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Where to stay in Hamilton

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Pring Guesthouse and Residence & Conference Centre - Hamilton.

Where to stay in popular areas of Hamilton

Hiring a car in Hamilton

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 5 miles from the city centre.

Expect to pay $2.37 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 $28.36 and $37.82. The most frequently booked car type in Hamilton is Intermediate (Kia Sportage 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, 26% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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 5 miles from the city centre.

Expect to pay $2.37 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 $28.36 and $37.82. The most frequently booked car type in Hamilton is Intermediate (Kia Sportage 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, 26% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.