Markham travel guide
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You're Going to Love Markham
With a population of 261,573, Markham is a must-see destination in Ontario, Canada.
Where to Eat in Markham
If you’re looking for affordable options, Watercolour (166 Main St Unionville) and Il Postino (186 Main St) are great picks.
When to visit Markham
How to Get to Markham
Plane
Although Markham doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Toronto Island (YTZ), which is located 16 miles from Markham. The shortest flight to Markham from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 25h 02m.
Train
VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Markham, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Markham to Burlington takes 0h 39m and costs around $25 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Niagara Falls, expect to pay about $33 for a 1h 58m trip. The train station in Markham is called Markham Centennial, and is located 2 miles from the city centre.
Car
Another option to get to Markham is to pick up a car hire from Toronto, which is about 14 miles from Markham. You’ll find branches of Ace and City Car & Truck Rental, among others, in Toronto.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Markham, including Red Arrow, Bus and Megabus. From London, the bus ride to Markham takes 130 miles and will cost you around $49. From Kingston, the ticket costs about $104 for a journey of 150 miles.
Airlines serving Markham
Where to stay in popular areas of Markham
Hiring a car in Markham
Expect to pay $2.06 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 $24.66 and $32.88. 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 Compact car hire (Toyota Corolla or similar) is, on average, 81% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.