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

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 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything London has to offer.

Where to Eat in London

If you’re looking for affordable options, Jack Astor's - London (South) (1070 Wellington Road South) and Kelseys Original Roadhouse - Hyde Park - London (1395 Fanshawe Park Rd W) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Beertown Public House - London White Oaks (1105 Wellington Rd) and Grace Restaurant (215 Dundas St) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in London.

When to visit London

London in December
Estimated hotel price
$125
1 night at 3-star hotel
London in December
Estimated hotel price
$125
1 night at 3-star hotel

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″.

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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 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to London. 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 Ace and Fox, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to London, including Bus, FlixBus and Greyhound. From Toronto, the bus ride to London takes 185 km and will cost you around $21. From Washington, D.C., the ticket costs about $189 for a journey of 1690 km. The most popular bus station is London Wellington at Exeter, located 6 km from downtown London. London Lambeth is also a commonly used station, and is 9 km from the city center.

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 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to London. 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 Ace and Fox, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to London, including Bus, FlixBus and Greyhound. From Toronto, the bus ride to London takes 185 km and will cost you around $21. From Washington, D.C., the ticket costs about $189 for a journey of 1690 km. The most popular bus station is London Wellington at Exeter, located 6 km from downtown London. London Lambeth is also a commonly used station, and is 9 km from the city center.

Airports near London

YXULondon
YYZToronto Pearson Intl
YHMHamilton

Airlines serving London

KLM
Good (1,460 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,810 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,768 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,237 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,237 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,881 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,127 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,348 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,538 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,746 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,534 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (900 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,699 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,747 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,181 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,418 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,369 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,179 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (387 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,959 reviews)
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Where to stay in London

Average rates range from around $110 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $83 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of London

Most booked hotels in London

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Holiday Inn Express & Suites St. Thomas By IHG
2 stars
Excellent (9, 115 reviews)
$107+
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Comfort Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, 536 reviews)
$91+
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Hard Rock Hotel London Ontario
4 stars
Excellent (9, 31 reviews)
$226+
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Colonial Hotel & Suites
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 373 reviews)
$119+
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Best Western Plus Lamplighter Inn & Conference Centre
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1027 reviews)
$121+
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Motor Court Motel
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 757 reviews)
$60+
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Renting a car in London

Renting a car in London costs $41 per day, on average, or $165 if you want to rent if for 4 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 25% cheaper than airport locations in London.

Expect to pay $4.39 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 $52.69 and $70.26. Compact (Jeep Compass or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in London, while also 39% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in London costs $41 per day, on average, or $165 if you want to rent if for 4 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 25% cheaper than airport locations in London.

Expect to pay $4.39 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 $52.69 and $70.26. Compact (Jeep Compass or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in London, while also 39% cheaper than other types, on average.

Best car rental deals in London

Compact

4 Adults, 2 Bags

$21/day

Compact

Intermediate

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$23/day

Intermediate
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