London travel guide

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You're Going to Love London

With a population of 346.765, London is a must-see destination in Ontario, Canada.

Where to Eat in London

If you’re looking for affordable options, Michael's on the Thames (1 York St.) and The Root Cellar (623 Dundas St) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Bocconcini (1140 Southdale Rd W) and Milestones Grill + Bar - South London (3169 Wonderland Road) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in London.

When to visit London

London in December
Estimated hotel price
$186
1 night at 3-star hotel
London in December
Estimated hotel price
$186
1 night at 3-star hotel

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.

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How to Get to London

Plane

When flying to London, you’ll arrive at London (YXU), which is located 9 km from the city centre.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving London, followed by VIA Rail Canada. The train station in London is called London, and is located 1.1 km from the city centre.

Car

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 Thrifty and Ace, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Rider Express operates bus routes to London. From Toronto, the bus ride to London takes 193 km and will cost you around $57. From Ottawa, the ticket costs about $78 for a journey of 789 km. The most popular bus station is London Wellington at Exeter, located 6 km from the city centre of London. London Western University is also a commonly used station, and is 4 km from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to London, you’ll arrive at London (YXU), which is located 9 km from the city centre.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving London, followed by VIA Rail Canada. The train station in London is called London, and is located 1.1 km from the city centre.

Car

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 Thrifty and Ace, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Rider Express operates bus routes to London. From Toronto, the bus ride to London takes 193 km and will cost you around $57. From Ottawa, the ticket costs about $78 for a journey of 789 km. The most popular bus station is London Wellington at Exeter, located 6 km from the city centre of London. London Western University is also a commonly used station, and is 4 km from the city centre.

Airlines serving London

Lufthansa
Good (4,042 reviews)
KLM
Good (758 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,474 reviews)
British Airways
Good (3,819 reviews)
SWISS
Good (872 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,152 reviews)
Air France
Good (897 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,646 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,407 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (1,991 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,472 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (447 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (4,695 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Good (781 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (214 reviews)
Finnair
Good (939 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (743 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,057 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (4,663 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (773 reviews)
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Where to stay in London

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Fanshawe College Conference Services and Super 7 Motel London.

Where to stay in popular areas of London

Most booked hotels in London

Hotel Metro
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$200+
Best Western Plus Lamplighter Inn & Conference Centre
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$201+
Best Western London Airport Inn & Suites
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$166+
Delta Hotels by Marriott London Armouries
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$214+
Days Inn by Wyndham London
Okay (5.9, Okay reviews)
$106+

Hiring a car in London

Alamo, Thrifty 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 $2.04 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 $24.37 and $32.50. Standard (Class Standard SUV or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in London, while also 72% cheaper than other types, on average.

Alamo, Thrifty 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 $2.04 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 $24.37 and $32.50. Standard (Class Standard SUV or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in London, while also 72% cheaper than other types, on average.