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

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.

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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.

When to visit Markham

Markham in January
Estimated hotel price
$215
1 night at 3-star hotel
Markham in January
Estimated hotel price
$215
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 16 miles from Markham. The shortest flight to Markham from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 25h 28m.

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 $69 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Montreal, expect to pay about $69 for a 4h 50m 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 Dollar and Ace, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Markham, including FlixBus, Ontario Northland and Bus. From London, the bus ride to Markham takes 195 miles and will cost you around $42. From Ottawa, the ticket costs about $94 for a journey of 275 miles.

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 28m.

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 $69 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Montreal, expect to pay about $69 for a 4h 50m 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 Dollar and Ace, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Markham, including FlixBus, Ontario Northland and Bus. From London, the bus ride to Markham takes 195 miles and will cost you around $42. From Ottawa, the ticket costs about $94 for a journey of 275 miles.

Airports near Markham

YYZToronto Pearson Intl
YTZToronto Island
YHMHamilton

Airlines serving Markham

KLM
Good (1,458 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,803 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,759 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,236 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,233 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,880 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,123 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,342 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,536 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,740 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,528 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (900 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,697 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,739 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,181 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,413 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,365 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,178 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (388 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,937 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Markham

Hiring a car in Markham

Expect to pay $1.95 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 $23.29 and $31.05. 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 Intermediate car hire (Hyundai Elantra or similar) is, on average, 62% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $1.95 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 $23.29 and $31.05. 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 Intermediate car hire (Hyundai Elantra or similar) is, on average, 62% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Car hire agencies in Markham

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Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Hertz

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