With a population of 346,765, London 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 13 days in order to fully appreciate everything London has to offer.
If you’re looking for affordable options, Jack Astor's - London (South) (1070 Wellington Road South) and Fionn MacCool's - London South (867 Wellington Rd) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Beertown Public House - London White Oaks (1105 Wellington Rd) and Milestones Grill + Bar - Masonville Place (1680 Richmond St.) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in London.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to London in July, when the average temperature is 20 °C, and the highest can go up to 27 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is February, when it can get as cold as -11 °C, with an average temperature of -6 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 100 mm. In contrast, March is usually the driest month of the year in London, with an average rainfall of 70 mm.
When flying to London, you’ll arrive at London (YXU), which is located 9 km from the city centre.
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving London, followed by VIA Rail Canada. The train journey from London to Toronto takes 2h 12m and costs around $58 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Montreal, expect to pay about $508 for a 8h 29m trip. The train station in London is called London, and is located 1.1 km from the city centre.
Another option to get to London is to pick up a car hire from Toronto, which is about 167 km from London. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Ace, among others, in Toronto.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to London, including FlixBus, Bus and Red Arrow. The most popular bus station is London Western University, located 4 km from the city centre of London. London The D.B. Weldon Library is also a commonly used station, and is 4 km from the city centre.
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Residence & Conference Centre - London and Hampton Inn by Hilton London.
Thrifty, Alamo and Enterprise Rent-A-Car are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to hire a car in London is the Hertz branch at 460 York Street, which is 0 km from the city centre.
Expect to pay $2.19 per litre in London (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $26.25 and $35.00. The most frequently booked car type in London is Compact (Hyundai Kona or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Nissan Micra or similar) is, on average, 66% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.
London Travel Guide - View the KAYAK London city guide for the best London travel tips. To help you organise your London trip ideas, this London visitors guide provides travel information and trip tips about how to get there, where to stay, what to do, where to eat and more.