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 25h 14m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Hamilton, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Hamilton to Ottawa takes 4h 15m and costs around $81 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Montreal, expect to pay about $97 for a 5h 09m trip.

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.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hamilton, including FlixBus, Ontario Northland and Bus. From London, the bus ride to Hamilton takes 135 miles and will cost you around $34. From Ottawa, the ticket costs about $105 for a journey of 275 miles. Hamilton’s bus station is located 3 miles from the city centre.

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 25h 14m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Hamilton, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Hamilton to Ottawa takes 4h 15m and costs around $81 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Montreal, expect to pay about $97 for a 5h 09m trip.

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.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hamilton, including FlixBus, Ontario Northland and Bus. From London, the bus ride to Hamilton takes 135 miles and will cost you around $34. From Ottawa, the ticket costs about $105 for a journey of 275 miles. Hamilton’s bus station is located 3 miles from the city centre.

Airlines serving Hamilton

Lufthansa
Good (7,964 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,511 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,937 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,463 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,345 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,926 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,204 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,582 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (912 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,675 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,568 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,767 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,724 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,983 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,192 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,392 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (404 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,226 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,434 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,310 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 $4,939 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 5 miles from the city centre.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 19% more expensive than at Toronto Pearson Intl.

Expect to pay $2.44 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 $29.28 and $39.04. The most frequently booked car type in Hamilton is Economy (Jeep Wrangler or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Kia Soul or similar) is, on average, 37% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Hamilton costs $206 per day, on average, or $4,939 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 5 miles from the city centre.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 19% more expensive than at Toronto Pearson Intl.

Expect to pay $2.44 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 $29.28 and $39.04. The most frequently booked car type in Hamilton is Economy (Jeep Wrangler or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Kia Soul or similar) is, on average, 37% 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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