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, Watercolour (166 Main St Unionville) and Ruth's Chris Steak House - Markham (170 Enterprise Blvd) are great picks.

When to visit Markham

Markham in December
Estimated hotel price
$213
1 night at 3-star hotel
Markham in December
Estimated hotel price
$213
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 20h 09m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Markham, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Markham to Ottawa takes 4h 14m and costs around $71 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Windsor, expect to pay about $71 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 Avis and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Markham, including FlixBus, Rider Express and Ontario Northland. From Buffalo, the bus ride to Markham takes 274 km and will cost you around $93. From Ottawa, the ticket costs about $89 for a journey of 426 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 20h 09m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Markham, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Markham to Ottawa takes 4h 14m and costs around $71 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Windsor, expect to pay about $71 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 Avis and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Markham, including FlixBus, Rider Express and Ontario Northland. From Buffalo, the bus ride to Markham takes 274 km and will cost you around $93. From Ottawa, the ticket costs about $89 for a journey of 426 km.

Airports near Markham

YYZToronto Pearson Intl
YTZToronto Island
YHMHamilton

Airlines serving Markham

KLM
Good (1,435 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,663 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,625 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,017 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,131 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,830 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,057 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,122 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,699 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,447 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,516 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,564 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (886 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,345 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,111 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,632 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,343 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,158 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,422 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,570 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Markham

Hiring a car in Markham

Expect to pay $1.88 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 $22.51 and $30.01. Intermediate (Hyundai Elantra or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Markham, while also 50% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $1.88 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 $22.51 and $30.01. Intermediate (Hyundai Elantra or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Markham, while also 50% cheaper than other types, on average.

Car hire agencies in Markham

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