Introduction
What to do
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Hamilton travel guide

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You're Going to Love Hamilton

With a population of 519’949, Hamilton 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 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Hamilton has to offer.

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Where to Eat in Hamilton

If you’re looking for affordable options, Tin Cup Sports Grill Ancaster (103 Portia Dr) and Ancaster Mill (548 Old Dundas Road) are great picks. For delicious green meals, The Standard (12 James St N) and Pinbones Fish Market (65 King St W) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Hamilton.

When to visit Hamilton

Hamilton in November
Estimated hotel price
$121
1 night at 3-star hotel
Hamilton in November
Estimated hotel price
$121
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Hamilton in July, when the average temperature is 69.8 °F, and the highest can go up to 80.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 15.8 °F, with an average temperature of 23 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 4″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Hamilton, with an average rainfall of 2.3″.

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How to Get to Hamilton

Plane

When flying to Hamilton, you’ll arrive at Hamilton (YHM), which is located 11 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Hamilton from the United States departs from Nashville and takes around 1h 56m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Hamilton, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Hamilton to Ottawa takes 3h 53m and costs around $40 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Montreal, expect to pay about $39 for a 4h 58m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Hamilton is to pick up a car rental from Toronto, which is about 58 km from Hamilton. You’ll find branches of Ace and Fox, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hamilton, including FlixBus, Bus and Rider Express. From London, the bus ride to Hamilton takes 217 km and will cost you around $20. From Ottawa, the ticket costs about $55 for a journey of 443 km. Hamilton’s bus station is located 5 km from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Hamilton, you’ll arrive at Hamilton (YHM), which is located 11 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Hamilton from the United States departs from Nashville and takes around 1h 56m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Hamilton, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Hamilton to Ottawa takes 3h 53m and costs around $40 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Montreal, expect to pay about $39 for a 4h 58m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Hamilton is to pick up a car rental from Toronto, which is about 58 km from Hamilton. You’ll find branches of Ace and Fox, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hamilton, including FlixBus, Bus and Rider Express. From London, the bus ride to Hamilton takes 217 km and will cost you around $20. From Ottawa, the ticket costs about $55 for a journey of 443 km. Hamilton’s bus station is located 5 km from the city center.

Airports near Hamilton

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Airlines serving Hamilton

KLM
Good (1,502 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,930 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,891 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,423 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,306 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,922 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,182 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,572 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,603 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (902 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,751 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,561 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,935 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,188 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,389 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (403 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,209 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,431 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,276 reviews)
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Where to stay in Hamilton

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Days Inn by Wyndham Hamilton and Super 8 by Wyndham Mt Hope Hamilton Intl Arpt ON.

Where to stay in popular areas of Hamilton

Most booked hotels in Hamilton

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The Pearle Hotel & Spa, Autograph Collection
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, 114 reviews)
$285+
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Visitors Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 1684 reviews)
$101+
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Sheraton Hamilton Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 866 reviews)
$151+
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Hampton Inn by Hilton Hamilton
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 498 reviews)
$117+
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Four Points by Sheraton Hamilton - Stoney Creek
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 537 reviews)
$105+
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Best Western Plus Burlington Inn & Suites
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 990 reviews)
$92+
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Renting a car in Hamilton

Renting a car in Hamilton costs $45 per day, on average, or $223 if you want to rent if for 5 days. National, Budget and Enterprise Rent-A-Car are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Hamilton is the Enterprise Rent-A-Car branch at 1 Osler Dr, which is 8 km from the city center.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 25% more expensive than at Toronto Pearson Intl.

Expect to pay $5.68 per gallon in Hamilton (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $68.14 and $90.85. The most frequently booked car type in Hamilton is Intermediate (Ford Escape or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Fiat 500 or similar) are, on average, 45% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Hamilton costs $45 per day, on average, or $223 if you want to rent if for 5 days. National, Budget and Enterprise Rent-A-Car are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Hamilton is the Enterprise Rent-A-Car branch at 1 Osler Dr, which is 8 km from the city center.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 25% more expensive than at Toronto Pearson Intl.

Expect to pay $5.68 per gallon in Hamilton (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $68.14 and $90.85. The most frequently booked car type in Hamilton is Intermediate (Ford Escape or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Fiat 500 or similar) are, on average, 45% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Hamilton

Intermediate

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$25/day

Intermediate

Standard

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$26/day

Standard
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