London travel guide
London Tourism | London Guide
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.
Activities & attractions in London
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
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″.
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 Orlando and takes around 2h 50m.
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 City Car & Truck Rental, among others, in Toronto.
Airlines serving London
Where to stay in London
Average rates range from around $106 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $76 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Residence & Conference Centre - London and Days Inn by Wyndham London.
Where to stay in popular areas of London
Most booked hotels in London
Renting a car in London
Renting a car in London costs $43 per day, on average, or $128 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 km from the city center.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 24% cheaper than airport locations in London.
Expect to pay $5.56 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 $66.77 and $89.03. 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 Economy rental cars (Chevrolet Spark or similar) are, on average, 48% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.