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 April
Estimated hotel price
$122
1 night at 3-star hotel
London in April
Estimated hotel price
$122
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 9h 05m.

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

You can travel by bus to London using OurBus or FlixBus. From Toronto, the bus ride to London takes 229 km and will cost you around $55. From Detroit, the ticket costs about $44 for a journey of 322 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 Seattle and takes around 9h 05m.

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

You can travel by bus to London using OurBus or FlixBus. From Toronto, the bus ride to London takes 229 km and will cost you around $55. From Detroit, the ticket costs about $44 for a journey of 322 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 (1,455 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,786 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,749 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,204 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,218 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,876 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,116 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,299 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,534 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,741 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,519 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (896 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,685 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,722 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,181 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,396 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,362 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,164 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (387 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,884 reviews)
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Where to stay in London

Average rates range from around $109 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $80 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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Colonial Hotel & Suites
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 372 reviews)
$119+
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Hard Rock Hotel London Ontario
4 stars
Excellent (9, 31 reviews)
$231+
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Best Western Plus Lamplighter Inn & Conference Centre
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1027 reviews)
$125+
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Motor Court Motel
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 757 reviews)
$61+
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Renting a car in London

Renting a car in London costs $31 per day, on average, or $125 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 8 km from the city center.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 40% cheaper than airport locations in London.

Expect to pay $4.28 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 $51.33 and $68.44. The most frequently booked car type in London is Compact (Class Compact Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Chevrolet Sonic Sedan or similar) are, on average, 49% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in London costs $31 per day, on average, or $125 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 8 km from the city center.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 40% cheaper than airport locations in London.

Expect to pay $4.28 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 $51.33 and $68.44. The most frequently booked car type in London is Compact (Class Compact Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Chevrolet Sonic Sedan or similar) are, on average, 49% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in London

Full-size

5 Adults, 2 Bags

$26/day

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Compact SUV

4 Adults, 2 Bags

$26/day

Compact SUV
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