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, 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
$119
1 night at 3-star hotel
London in December
Estimated hotel price
$119
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 6h 51m.

Train

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

Bus

FlixBus operates bus routes to London. The most popular bus station is London Wellington at Exeter, located 4 miles from downtown London. London Western University is also a commonly used station, and is 2 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 Los Angeles and takes around 6h 51m.

Train

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

Bus

FlixBus operates bus routes to London. The most popular bus station is London Wellington at Exeter, located 4 miles from downtown London. London Western University is also a commonly used station, and is 2 miles from the city center.

Airports near London

YXULondon
YYZToronto Pearson Intl
YHMHamilton

Airlines serving London

Lufthansa
Good (7,416 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,386 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,373 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,963 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,737 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,969 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,926 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,926 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,339 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,624 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (850 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,159 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,487 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,117 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,254 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,901 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,324 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (998 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (359 reviews)
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Where to stay in London

Average rates range from around $150 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $65 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Days Inn by Wyndham London and Knights Inn London Airport.

Where to stay in popular areas of London

Most booked hotels in London

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Holiday Inn Express & Suites St Thomas
2 stars
Excellent (8.9, 93 reviews)
$113+
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Comfort Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 515 reviews)
$99+
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Colonial Hotel & Suites
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 356 reviews)
$165+
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Best Western Plus Lamplighter Inn & Conference Centre
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 965 reviews)
$171+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel London Ontario
4 stars
Good (7.6, 842 reviews)
$120+
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Oakwood Resort
4 stars
Good (7.6, 438 reviews)
$234+
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Renting a car in London

Renting a car in London costs $38 per day, on average, or $150 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 Thrifty 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 27% cheaper than airport locations in London.

Expect to pay $4.62 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 $55.42 and $73.89. The most frequently booked car type in London is Full-size (Class Full-size SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Versa or similar) are, on average, 53% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in London costs $38 per day, on average, or $150 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 Thrifty 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 27% cheaper than airport locations in London.

Expect to pay $4.62 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 $55.42 and $73.89. The most frequently booked car type in London is Full-size (Class Full-size SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Versa or similar) are, on average, 53% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in London

Economy

2 Adults, 2 Bags

$22/day

Economy

Compact

4 Adults, 2 Bags

$30/day

Compact
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