Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Markham travel guide

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You're Going to Love Markham

With a population of 261,573, Markham 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 Markham has to offer.

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Where to Eat in Markham

If you’re looking for affordable options, JOEY Markville (5000 Hwy 7 suite 1247) and Il Postino (186 Main St) are great picks.

When to visit Markham

Markham in January
Estimated hotel price
$128
1 night at 3-star hotel
Markham in January
Estimated hotel price
$128
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Markham

Plane

Although Markham doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Toronto All airports (YTO), which is located 14 miles from Markham. The shortest flight to Markham from the United States departs from Chicago and takes around 1h 40m.

Car

Another option to get to Markham is to pick up a car rental from Toronto, which is about 14 miles from Markham. You’ll find branches of Ace and City Car & Truck Rental, among others, in Toronto.

Plane

Although Markham doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Toronto All airports (YTO), which is located 14 miles from Markham. The shortest flight to Markham from the United States departs from Chicago and takes around 1h 40m.

Car

Another option to get to Markham is to pick up a car rental from Toronto, which is about 14 miles from Markham. You’ll find branches of Ace and City Car & Truck Rental, among others, in Toronto.

Airlines serving Markham

Lufthansa
Good (8,090 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,530 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,067 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,424 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,414 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,971 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,247 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,613 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,878 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (938 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,594 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,848 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,244 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,203 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,415 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,461 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (413 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,388 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,294 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Markham

Most booked hotels in Markham

Delta Hotels by Marriott Toronto Markham
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 809 reviews)
$159+
Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Toronto - Markham, Ontario
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 973 reviews)
$142+
Sheraton Parkway Toronto North Hotel & Suites
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 607 reviews)
$182+
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Toronto - Markham By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 772 reviews)
$164+
Courtyard by Marriott Toronto Northeast/Markham
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 867 reviews)
$141+
Best Western Parkway Hotel Toronto North
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1353 reviews)
$134+

Renting a car in Markham

Renting a car in Markham costs $37 per day, on average, or $112 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 20% cheaper than airport locations in Markham.

Expect to pay $5.41 per gallon in Markham (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $64.96 and $86.61. The most frequently booked car type in Markham is Intermediate (Hyundai Elantra or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Volkswagen Golf or similar) are, on average, 79% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Markham costs $37 per day, on average, or $112 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 20% cheaper than airport locations in Markham.

Expect to pay $5.41 per gallon in Markham (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $64.96 and $86.61. The most frequently booked car type in Markham is Intermediate (Hyundai Elantra or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Volkswagen Golf or similar) are, on average, 79% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.