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Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Markham travel guide

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With a population of 261.573, Markham is a must-see destination in Ontario, Canada.

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Where to Eat in Markham

If you’re looking for affordable options, Watercolour (166 Main St Unionville) and The Captain's Boil-Thornhill (230 Commerce Valley Dr) are great picks.

When to visit Markham

Markham in January
Estimated hotel price
$207
1 night at 3-star hotel
Markham in January
Estimated hotel price
$207
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Markham

Plane

Although Markham doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Toronto Island (YTZ), which is located 25 km from Markham. The shortest flight to Markham from New Zealand departs from Christchurch and takes around 26h 25m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Markham, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Markham to Ottawa takes 4h 05m and costs around $68 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Windsor, expect to pay about $68 for a 4h 35m trip. The train station in Markham is called Markham Centennial, and is located 4 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Markham is to pick up a car hire from Toronto, which is about 23 km from Markham. You’ll find branches of Alamo and Europcar, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Markham, including Red Arrow, Bus and Rider Express. From Buffalo, the bus ride to Markham takes 298 km and will cost you around $68. From Ottawa, the ticket costs about $68 for a journey of 443 km.

Plane

Although Markham doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Toronto Island (YTZ), which is located 25 km from Markham. The shortest flight to Markham from New Zealand departs from Christchurch and takes around 26h 25m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Markham, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Markham to Ottawa takes 4h 05m and costs around $68 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Windsor, expect to pay about $68 for a 4h 35m trip. The train station in Markham is called Markham Centennial, and is located 4 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Markham is to pick up a car hire from Toronto, which is about 23 km from Markham. You’ll find branches of Alamo and Europcar, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Markham, including Red Arrow, Bus and Rider Express. From Buffalo, the bus ride to Markham takes 298 km and will cost you around $68. From Ottawa, the ticket costs about $68 for a journey of 443 km.

Airports near Markham

YYZToronto Pearson Intl
YTZToronto Island
YHMHamilton

Airlines serving Markham

Lufthansa
Good (7,192 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,370 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,098 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,652 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,958 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,895 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,824 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,467 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (806 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,844 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,288 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,591 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,413 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,685 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,093 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (351 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,222 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,362 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,312 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,912 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Markham

Hiring a car in Markham

Expect to pay $1.96 per litre in Markham (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $23.42 and $31.22. The most frequently booked car type in Markham is Full-size (Dodge Durango or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Hyundai Accent or similar) is, on average, 63% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $1.96 per litre in Markham (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $23.42 and $31.22. The most frequently booked car type in Markham is Full-size (Dodge Durango or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Hyundai Accent or similar) is, on average, 63% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Car hire agencies in Markham

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