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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, JOEY Markville (5000 Hwy 7 suite 1247) and Il Postino (186 Main St) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Milestones Grill + Bar - Markham (169 Enterprise Blvd) and NextDoor Restaurant (139 Main St Unionville) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Markham.

When to visit Markham

Markham in January
Estimated hotel price
$223
1 night at 3-star hotel
Markham in January
Estimated hotel price
$223
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 Auckland and takes around 22h 30m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Markham. The train journey from Markham to Windsor takes 4h 07m and costs around $284 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Ottawa, expect to pay about $366 for a 4h 21m 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 National and Alamo, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Markham, including FlixBus, VIA Rail Canada and Ontario Northland. From Ottawa, the bus ride to Markham takes 435 km and will cost you around $87. From Rochester, the ticket costs about $99 for a journey of 459 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 Auckland and takes around 22h 30m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Markham. The train journey from Markham to Windsor takes 4h 07m and costs around $284 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Ottawa, expect to pay about $366 for a 4h 21m 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 National and Alamo, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Markham, including FlixBus, VIA Rail Canada and Ontario Northland. From Ottawa, the bus ride to Markham takes 435 km and will cost you around $87. From Rochester, the ticket costs about $99 for a journey of 459 km.

Airports near Markham

YYZToronto Pearson Intl
YTZToronto Island
YHMHamilton

Airlines serving Markham

Lufthansa
Good (7,497 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,404 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,457 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,984 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,772 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,009 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,992 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,982 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,476 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,375 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,652 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (855 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,306 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,533 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,280 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,133 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,028 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,332 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,099 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,382 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Markham

Hiring a car in Markham

Expect to pay $2.03 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 $24.28 and $32.37. The most frequently booked car type in Markham is Intermediate (Ford Escape or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Toyota Corolla or similar) is, on average, 61% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $2.03 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 $24.28 and $32.37. The most frequently booked car type in Markham is Intermediate (Ford Escape or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Toyota Corolla or similar) is, on average, 61% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Car hire agencies in Markham

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