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 16 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 December
Estimated hotel price
$202
1 night at 3-star hotel
Hamilton in December
Estimated hotel price
$202
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 Wellington and takes around 26h 14m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Hamilton, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Hamilton to London takes 2h 12m and costs around $62 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Ottawa, expect to pay about $71 for a 4h 05m trip.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hamilton, including FlixBus, Ontario Northland and Bus. From London, the bus ride to Hamilton takes 209 km and will cost you around $49. From Ottawa, the ticket costs about $81 for a journey of 409 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 Wellington and takes around 26h 14m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Hamilton, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Hamilton to London takes 2h 12m and costs around $62 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Ottawa, expect to pay about $71 for a 4h 05m trip.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hamilton, including FlixBus, Ontario Northland and Bus. From London, the bus ride to Hamilton takes 209 km and will cost you around $49. From Ottawa, the ticket costs about $81 for a journey of 409 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 (1,410 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,570 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,009 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,515 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,044 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,784 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,015 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,010 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,661 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,407 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,486 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (868 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,444 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,289 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,575 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,058 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,335 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,135 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,281 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,400 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 $1.98 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 $23.75 and $31.67. The most frequently booked car type in Hamilton is Full-size (Chevrolet Tahoe or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Buick Encore or similar) is, on average, 42% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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 $1.98 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 $23.75 and $31.67. The most frequently booked car type in Hamilton is Full-size (Chevrolet Tahoe or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Buick Encore or similar) is, on average, 42% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Car hire agencies in Hamilton

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Avis

Avis
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