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, Jack Astor's - Stoney Creek (Eastgate Square) (75 Centennial Pky S) and Rapscallion & Co. (178 James St N) are great picks.

When to visit Hamilton

Hamilton in January
Estimated hotel price
$204
1 night at 3-star hotel
Hamilton in January
Estimated hotel price
$204
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 19h 43m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the only carrier operating train routes to Hamilton. The train journey from Hamilton to Ottawa takes 4h 08m and costs around $68 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Montreal, expect to pay about $68 for a 4h 50m 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 Avis and Thrifty, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hamilton, including FlixBus, Rider Express and Ontario Northland. From London, the bus ride to Hamilton takes 193 km and will cost you around $67. From North Bay, the ticket costs about $183 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 19h 43m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the only carrier operating train routes to Hamilton. The train journey from Hamilton to Ottawa takes 4h 08m and costs around $68 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Montreal, expect to pay about $68 for a 4h 50m 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 Avis and Thrifty, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hamilton, including FlixBus, Rider Express and Ontario Northland. From London, the bus ride to Hamilton takes 193 km and will cost you around $67. From North Bay, the ticket costs about $183 for a journey of 426 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 (1,442 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,738 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,689 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,088 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,200 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,855 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,094 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,191 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,720 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,523 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,484 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (894 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,646 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,660 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,374 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,140 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,353 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,174 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,434 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (382 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 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 $1.85 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 $22.18 and $29.57. The most frequently booked car type in Hamilton is Economy (Kia Forte or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Toyota Corolla or similar) is, on average, 50% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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 $1.85 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 $22.18 and $29.57. The most frequently booked car type in Hamilton is Economy (Kia Forte or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Toyota Corolla or similar) is, on average, 50% 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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