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 December
Estimated hotel price
$120
1 night at 3-star hotel
London in December
Estimated hotel price
$120
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 Seattle and takes around 9h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to London. The train journey from London to Ottawa takes 9h 25m and costs around $223 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Montreal, expect to pay about $299 for a 11h 46m trip. 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 Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Ace, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to London, including FlixBus, Rider Express and OurBus. From Toronto, the bus ride to London takes 135 miles and will cost you around $55. From Washington, D.C., the ticket costs about $172 for a journey of 1275 miles. The most popular bus station is London Wellington at Exeter, located 4 miles from downtown London. London Lambeth is also a commonly used station, and is 6 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 Seattle and takes around 9h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to London. The train journey from London to Ottawa takes 9h 25m and costs around $223 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Montreal, expect to pay about $299 for a 11h 46m trip. 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 Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Ace, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to London, including FlixBus, Rider Express and OurBus. From Toronto, the bus ride to London takes 135 miles and will cost you around $55. From Washington, D.C., the ticket costs about $172 for a journey of 1275 miles. The most popular bus station is London Wellington at Exeter, located 4 miles from downtown London. London Lambeth is also a commonly used station, and is 6 miles from the city center.

Airports near London

YXULondon
YYZToronto Pearson Intl
YHMHamilton

Airlines serving London

KLM
Good (1,434 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,681 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,646 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,017 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,148 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,837 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,063 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,138 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,698 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,456 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,518 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,592 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (889 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,355 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,629 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,122 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,163 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,345 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,424 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,636 reviews)
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Where to stay in London

Average rates range from around $106 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $73 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, 113 reviews)
$98+
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Comfort Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, 533 reviews)
$90+
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Colonial Hotel & Suites
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 372 reviews)
$111+
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Best Western Plus Lamplighter Inn & Conference Centre
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1006 reviews)
$112+
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Cardinal Court Motel
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 211 reviews)
$85+
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Comfort Suites
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1478 reviews)
$92+
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Renting a car in London

Renting a car in London costs $35 per day, on average, or $138 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 5 miles from the city center.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 25% cheaper than airport locations in London.

Expect to pay $4.05 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 $48.60 and $64.81. 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 Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 62% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in London costs $35 per day, on average, or $138 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 5 miles from the city center.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 25% cheaper than airport locations in London.

Expect to pay $4.05 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 $48.60 and $64.81. 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 Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 62% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in London

Supplier choice

5 Adults, 5 Bags

$16/day

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Intermediate SUV

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$20/day

Intermediate SUV
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