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
$116
1 night at 3-star hotel
London in December
Estimated hotel price
$116
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 5 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to London from the United States departs from Seattle and takes around 9h 46m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to London. The train journey from London to Montreal takes 8h 05m and costs around $221 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Ottawa, expect to pay about $201 for a 11h 18m trip. The train station in London is called London, and is located 0.7 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to London is to pick up a car rental from Toronto, which is about 104 miles from London. You’ll find branches of Ace and Fox, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Rider Express operates bus routes to London. The most popular bus station is London Wellington at Exeter, located 4 miles from downtown London. London Lambeth is also a commonly used station, and is 6 miles from the city center.

Plane

When flying to London, you’ll arrive at London (YXU), which is located 5 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to London from the United States departs from Seattle and takes around 9h 46m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to London. The train journey from London to Montreal takes 8h 05m and costs around $221 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Ottawa, expect to pay about $201 for a 11h 18m trip. The train station in London is called London, and is located 0.7 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to London is to pick up a car rental from Toronto, which is about 104 miles from London. You’ll find branches of Ace and Fox, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Rider Express operates bus routes to London. The most popular bus station is London Wellington at Exeter, located 4 miles from downtown London. London Lambeth is also a commonly used station, and is 6 miles from the city center.

Airports near London

YXULondon
YYZToronto Pearson Intl
YHMHamilton

Airlines serving London

KLM
Good (1,411 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,576 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,003 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,532 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,047 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,788 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,019 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,025 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,664 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,417 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,493 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,462 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (874 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,305 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,583 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,061 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,317 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,136 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,406 reviews)
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Where to stay in London

Average rates range from around $108 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $72 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Days Inn by Wyndham London and Comfort Inn.

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, 105 reviews)
$99+
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Comfort Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 529 reviews)
$92+
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Colonial Hotel & Suites
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 371 reviews)
$119+
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Best Western Plus Lamplighter Inn & Conference Centre
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 976 reviews)
$116+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel London Ontario
4 stars
Good (7.6, 853 reviews)
$113+
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Oakwood Resort
4 stars
Good (7.6, 444 reviews)
$183+
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Renting a car in London

Renting a car in London costs $36 per day, on average, or $144 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 Alamo branch at 1750 Crumlin Road, which is 5 miles from the city center.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 17% cheaper than airport locations in London.

Expect to pay $4.32 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 $51.78 and $69.05. Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in London, while also 52% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in London costs $36 per day, on average, or $144 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 Alamo branch at 1750 Crumlin Road, which is 5 miles from the city center.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 17% cheaper than airport locations in London.

Expect to pay $4.32 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 $51.78 and $69.05. Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in London, while also 52% cheaper than other types, on average.

Best car rental deals in London

Compact SUV

4 Adults, 2 Bags

$27/day

Compact SUV

Minivan

5 Adults, 5 Bags

$30/day

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