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 11 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Hamilton from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 21h 09m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Hamilton, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Hamilton to Ottawa takes 4h 14m and costs around $68 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Montreal, expect to pay about $66 for a 4h 58m 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 City Car & Truck Rental and Dollar, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hamilton, including FlixBus, Ontario Northland and Bus. From London, the bus ride to Hamilton takes 193 km and will cost you around $34. From Ottawa, the ticket costs about $42 for a journey of 451 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 Auckland and takes around 21h 09m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Hamilton, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Hamilton to Ottawa takes 4h 14m and costs around $68 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Montreal, expect to pay about $66 for a 4h 58m 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 City Car & Truck Rental and Dollar, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hamilton, including FlixBus, Ontario Northland and Bus. From London, the bus ride to Hamilton takes 193 km and will cost you around $34. From Ottawa, the ticket costs about $42 for a journey of 451 km. Hamilton’s bus station is located 5 km from the city centre.

Airports near Hamilton

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Airlines serving Hamilton

KLM
Good (1,499 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,921 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,884 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,405 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,304 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,921 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,179 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,569 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,581 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (904 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,749 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,559 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,728 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,923 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,188 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,386 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (400 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,203 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,430 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,275 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

Hiring a car in Hamilton costs $206 per day, on average, or $4,947 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.

Expect to pay $2.55 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 $30.55 and $40.73. Compact (Nissan Leaf or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Hamilton, while also 41% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Hamilton costs $206 per day, on average, or $4,947 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.

Expect to pay $2.55 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 $30.55 and $40.73. Compact (Nissan Leaf or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Hamilton, while also 41% cheaper than other types, on average.

Car hire agencies in Hamilton

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Avis

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