London travel guide
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You're Going to Love London
With a population of 346,765, London is a must-see destination in Ontario, Canada. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything London has to offer.
Where to Eat in London
If you’re looking for affordable options, Michael's on the Thames (1 York St.) and The Root Cellar (623 Dundas St) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Ivy Ristorante (587 Oxford St E) and Milestones Grill + Bar - South London (3169 Wonderland Road) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in London.
When to visit London
Looking for warm weather? Then head to London in July, when the average temperature is 68 °F, and the highest can go up to 80.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is February, when it can get as cold as 12.2 °F, with an average temperature of 21.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 3.9″. In contrast, March is usually the driest month of the year in London, with an average rainfall of 2.8″.
How to Get to London
Plane
When flying to London, you’ll arrive at London (YXU), which is located 9 km from the city center. The shortest flight to London from the United States departs from Los Angeles and takes around 8h 13m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving London, followed by VIA Rail Canada. The train journey from London to Montreal takes 7h 32m and costs around $312 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Ottawa, expect to pay about $295 for a 10h 42m trip. The train station in London is called London, and is located 1.1 km from the city center.
Car
Another option to get to London is to pick up a car rental from Toronto, which is about 167 km from London. You’ll find branches of Economy Rent a Car and Ace, among others, in Toronto.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to London, including Bus, Rider Express and Megabus. From Toronto, the bus ride to London takes 217 km and will cost you around $33. From Montreal, the ticket costs about $63 for a journey of 1046 km. The most popular bus station is London Wellington at Exeter, located 6 km from downtown London. London Fanshawe College is also a commonly used station, and is 4 km from the city center.
Airlines serving London
Where to stay in London
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Residence & Conference Centre - London and Hampton Inn by Hilton London.
Where to stay in popular areas of London
Most booked hotels in London
Renting a car in London
Renting a car in London costs $47 per day, on average, or $140 if you want to rent if for 3 days. Thrifty, Alamo and Enterprise Rent-A-Car are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in London is the Hertz branch at 460 York Street, which is 0 km from the city center.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 5% cheaper than airport locations in London.
Expect to pay $5.22 per gallon in London (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $62.69 and $83.58. The most frequently booked car type in London is Mini (Dodge Grand Caravan or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Chevrolet Sonic Sedan or similar) are, on average, 49% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.
Best car rental deals in London
Supplier choice
5 Adults, 5 Bags
$37/day
Compact SUV
4 Adults, 2 Bags
$38/day