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 11 days in order to fully appreciate everything Hamilton has to offer.

Where to Eat in Hamilton

If you’re looking for affordable options, Quatrefoil (16 Sydenham Street) and Born & Raised (224 James St N) are great picks. For delicious green meals, The Standard (12 James St N) and Milestones Grill + Bar - Hamilton - Meadowlands (771 Golf Links Rd) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Hamilton.

When to visit Hamilton

Hamilton in January
Estimated hotel price
$196
1 night at 3-star hotel
Hamilton in January
Estimated hotel price
$196
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 11 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Hamilton from New Zealand departs from Christchurch and takes around 26h 25m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Hamilton, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Hamilton to Ottawa takes 4h 05m and costs around $68 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Windsor, expect to pay about $68 for a 4h 35m trip.

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 Alamo and Europcar, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hamilton, including Red Arrow, Bus and Rider Express. From Buffalo, the bus ride to Hamilton takes 298 km and will cost you around $68. From Ottawa, the ticket costs about $68 for a journey of 443 km. Hamilton’s bus station is located 5 km from the city centre.

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 Christchurch and takes around 26h 25m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Hamilton, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Hamilton to Ottawa takes 4h 05m and costs around $68 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Windsor, expect to pay about $68 for a 4h 35m trip.

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 Alamo and Europcar, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hamilton, including Red Arrow, Bus and Rider Express. From Buffalo, the bus ride to Hamilton takes 298 km and will cost you around $68. From Ottawa, the ticket costs about $68 for a journey of 443 km. Hamilton’s bus station is located 5 km from the city centre.

Airports near Hamilton

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Airlines serving Hamilton

Lufthansa
Good (7,192 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,370 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,098 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,652 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,958 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,895 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,824 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,467 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (806 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,844 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,288 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,591 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,413 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,685 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,093 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (351 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,222 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,362 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,312 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,912 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 Avis 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.

Expect to pay $1.96 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 $23.42 and $31.22. Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Hamilton, while also 43% cheaper than other types, on average.

National, Budget and Avis 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.

Expect to pay $1.96 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 $23.42 and $31.22. Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Hamilton, while also 43% cheaper than other types, on average.

Car hire agencies in Hamilton

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Avis

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