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
$210
1 night at 3-star hotel
Hamilton in November
Estimated hotel price
$210
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 18h 24m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Hamilton, followed by AccesRail.

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 Thrifty and Ace, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hamilton, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Bus. From London, the bus ride to Hamilton takes 214 km and will cost you around $34. From Ottawa, the ticket costs about $91 for a journey of 426 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 18h 24m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Hamilton, followed by AccesRail.

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 Thrifty and Ace, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hamilton, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Bus. From London, the bus ride to Hamilton takes 214 km and will cost you around $34. From Ottawa, the ticket costs about $91 for a journey of 426 km. Hamilton’s bus station is located 5 km from the city centre.

Airlines serving Hamilton

Lufthansa
Good (8,007 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,517 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,985 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,452 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,370 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,947 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,219 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,588 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (913 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,734 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,570 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,725 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,779 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,191 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,056 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (408 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,396 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,252 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,332 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,376 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 $208 per day, on average, or $4,991 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.

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 $2.64 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 $31.64 and $42.19. The most frequently booked car type in Hamilton is Intermediate (Kia Sportage or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Nissan Leaf or similar) is, on average, 34% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Hamilton costs $208 per day, on average, or $4,991 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.

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 $2.64 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 $31.64 and $42.19. The most frequently booked car type in Hamilton is Intermediate (Kia Sportage or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Nissan Leaf or similar) is, on average, 34% 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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