With a population of 261,573, Markham is a must-see destination in Ontario, Canada.
If you’re looking for affordable options, Smash Kitchen & Bar (4261 Hwy #7 East Unit A-18) and Watercolour (166 Main St Unionville) are great picks.
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 Auckland and takes around 26h 26m.
VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Markham, followed by UP Express. The train journey from Markham to Niagara Falls takes 1h 58m and costs around $32 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $50 for a 2h 30m trip. The train station in Markham is called Markham Centennial, and is located 4 km from the city centre.
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 Avis and Dollar, among others, in Toronto.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Markham, including Rider Express, Bus and OurBus. From London, the bus ride to Markham takes 209 km and will cost you around $28. From Ottawa, the ticket costs about $32 for a journey of 354 km.
Expect to pay $2.38 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 $28.55 and $38.07. The most frequently booked car type in Markham is Mini (Dodge Grand Caravan or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Premium car hire (Class Premium Car or similar) is, on average, 74% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.