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. Hamilton deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Hamilton
If you’re looking for affordable options, Cafe Limoncello (226 Ottawa Street North) and Brux House Craft Beer & Kitchen (137 Locke St. S.) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Milestones Grill + Bar - Hamilton - Meadowlands (771 Golf Links Rd) and Milestones Grill + Bar - Hamilton - Red Hill (787 Paramount Dr) 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 03m.
Train
VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Hamilton, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Hamilton to London takes 2h 35m and costs around $61 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Ottawa, expect to pay about $66 for a 3h 30m 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 GREEN MOTION and Ace, among others, in Toronto.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hamilton, including Red Arrow, OurBus and Bus. From London, the bus ride to Hamilton takes 209 km and will cost you around $45. From Ottawa, the ticket costs about $42 for a journey of 435 km. Hamilton’s bus station is located 5 km from the city centre.
Airports near Hamilton
Airlines serving Hamilton
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, Enterprise Rent-A-Car 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 9300 Airport Rd, which is 12 km from the city centre.
Expect to pay $2.05 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 $24.54 and $32.71.