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.

Where to Eat in Hamilton

If you’re looking for affordable options, Spring Sushi- Hamilton (1508 Upper James Street Unit# G) and Lake Road Restaurant (229 James Street North) are great picks. For delicious green meals, The WORKS Craft Burgers & Beer (1405 Upper James St) and Electric Diner George Street (96 George St) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Hamilton.

When to visit Hamilton

Hamilton in January
Estimated hotel price
$197
1 night at 3-star hotel
Hamilton in January
Estimated hotel price
$197
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 25h 04m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Hamilton, followed by Lufthansa. The train journey from Hamilton to Windsor takes 4h 07m and costs around $277 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Ottawa, expect to pay about $352 for a 4h 21m 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 Thrifty and Dollar, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hamilton, including Red Arrow, Bus and Busbud. From Kingston, the bus ride to Hamilton takes 233 km and will cost you around $55. From Ottawa, the ticket costs about $55 for a journey of 443 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 25h 04m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Hamilton, followed by Lufthansa. The train journey from Hamilton to Windsor takes 4h 07m and costs around $277 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Ottawa, expect to pay about $352 for a 4h 21m 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 Thrifty and Dollar, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hamilton, including Red Arrow, Bus and Busbud. From Kingston, the bus ride to Hamilton takes 233 km and will cost you around $55. From Ottawa, the ticket costs about $55 for a journey of 443 km. Hamilton’s bus station is located 5 km from the city centre.

Airports near Hamilton

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Airlines serving Hamilton

Lufthansa
Good (7,407 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,385 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,361 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,954 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,730 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,968 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,924 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,929 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,469 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,334 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,624 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (850 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,139 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,484 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,114 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,250 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,882 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,323 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (993 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (359 reviews)
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Where to stay in Hamilton

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Pring Guesthouse and Days Inn by Wyndham 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 $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 $24.55 and $32.73. The most frequently booked car type in Hamilton is Intermediate (Ford Maverick or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Nissan Versa or similar) is, on average, 44% 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 $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 $24.55 and $32.73. The most frequently booked car type in Hamilton is Intermediate (Ford Maverick or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Nissan Versa or similar) is, on average, 44% 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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