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What to do
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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.

Activities & attractions in London

The 1st Hussars Museum
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Where to Eat in London

If you’re looking for affordable options, NOV 8 SUSHI GALORE - Fanshawe (1422 Fanshawe Park Rd W) and Michael's on the Thames (1 York St.) are great picks. For delicious green meals, The Root Cellar (623 Dundas St) and Ivy Ristorante (587 Oxford St E) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in London.

When to visit London

London in December
Estimated hotel price
$112
1 night at 3-star hotel
London in December
Estimated hotel price
$112
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 Seattle and takes around 6h 39m.

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

Bus

VIA Rail Canada operates bus routes to London. The most popular bus station is London Western University, located 4 km from downtown London. London Wellington at Exeter is also a commonly used station, and is 6 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 Seattle and takes around 6h 39m.

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

Bus

VIA Rail Canada operates bus routes to London. The most popular bus station is London Western University, located 4 km from downtown London. London Wellington at Exeter is also a commonly used station, and is 6 km from the city center.

Airports near London

YXULondon
YYZToronto Pearson Intl
YHMHamilton

Airlines serving London

Lufthansa
Good (7,198 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,372 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,104 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,651 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,954 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,896 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,826 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (806 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,846 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,287 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,590 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,418 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,692 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,093 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (351 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,222 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,366 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,312 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,914 reviews)
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Where to stay in London

Average rates range from around $148 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $66 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Fanshawe College Conference Services and Knights Inn London Airport.

Where to stay in popular areas of London

Most booked hotels in London

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Colonial Hotel & Suites
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 297 reviews)
$164+
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Comfort Inn St Thomas
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 489 reviews)
$108+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites St. Thomas
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, 54 reviews)
$118+
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Best Western Plus Lamplighter Inn & Conference Centre
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 926 reviews)
$147+
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Oakwood Resort
4 stars
Good (7.9, 417 reviews)
$216+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel London Ontario
4 stars
Good (7.6, 830 reviews)
$120+
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Renting a car in London

Renting a car in London costs $54 per day, on average, or $215 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 764 Wharncliffe Rd S Unit 103, which is 5 km from the city center.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 27% cheaper than airport locations in London.

Expect to pay $4.43 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 $53.15 and $70.86. 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 Economy rental cars (Chevrolet Spark or similar) are, on average, 60% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in London costs $54 per day, on average, or $215 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 764 Wharncliffe Rd S Unit 103, which is 5 km from the city center.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 27% cheaper than airport locations in London.

Expect to pay $4.43 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 $53.15 and $70.86. 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 Economy rental cars (Chevrolet Spark or similar) are, on average, 60% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in London

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5 Adults, 5 Bags

$32/day

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5 Adults, 3 Bags

$33/day

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