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 3 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 Los Angeles and takes around 8h 15m.

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 City Car & Truck Rental, among others, in Toronto.

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 Los Angeles and takes around 8h 15m.

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 City Car & Truck Rental, among others, in Toronto.

Airports near London

YXULondon
YYZToronto Pearson Intl
YHMHamilton

Airlines serving London

Lufthansa
Good (8,220 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,576 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,212 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,068 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,474 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,567 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,247 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,650 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,733 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,653 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (959 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,205 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,984 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,200 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,617 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,535 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,430 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (429 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,482 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,600 reviews)
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Where to stay in London

Average rates range from around $113 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $79 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of London

Most booked hotels in London

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Hard Rock Hotel London Ontario
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 59 reviews)
$197+
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Colonial Hotel & Suites
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 449 reviews)
$90+
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Best Western Plus Lamplighter Inn & Conference Centre
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1111 reviews)
$130+
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Knights Inn London Airport
2 stars
Good (7.5, 560 reviews)
$61+
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Oakwood Resort
4 stars
Good (7.5, 459 reviews)
$169+
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Sandman Hotel & Suites London Downtown
3 stars
Good (7.4, 713 reviews)
$70+
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Renting a car in London

Renting a car in London costs $43 per day, on average, or $130 if you want to rent if for 3 days. Alamo, Thrifty and Avis 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 miles from the city center.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 59% cheaper than airport locations in London.

Expect to pay $5.49 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 $65.87 and $87.82. The most frequently booked car type in London is Full-size (Ford Expedition or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Hyundai Elantra or similar) are, on average, 32% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in London costs $43 per day, on average, or $130 if you want to rent if for 3 days. Alamo, Thrifty and Avis 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 miles from the city center.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 59% cheaper than airport locations in London.

Expect to pay $5.49 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 $65.87 and $87.82. The most frequently booked car type in London is Full-size (Ford Expedition or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Hyundai Elantra or similar) are, on average, 32% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in London

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5 Adults, 5 Bags

$25/day

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4 Adults, 2 Bags

$25/day

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