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.
If you’re looking for affordable options, Terre Rouge (162 Enterprise Blvd) and JOEY Markville (5000 Hwy 7 suite 1247) are great picks.
Although Markham doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Toronto Island (YTZ), which is located 16 miles from Markham. The shortest flight to Markham from the United States departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 3h 10m.
VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Markham, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Markham to London takes 2h 09m and costs around $30 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Kingston, expect to pay about $35 for a 2h 29m trip. The train station in Markham is called Markham Centennial, and is located 2 miles from the city center.
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 Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Toronto.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Markham, including Red Arrow, Ontario Northland and FlixBus. From Kingston, the bus ride to Markham takes 150 miles and will cost you around $28. From Buffalo, the ticket costs about $44 for a journey of 180 miles.
Renting a car in Markham costs $39 per day, on average, or $117 if you want to rent if for 3 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 17% more expensive than at Toronto Pearson Intl.
Expect to pay $4.69 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 $56.33 and $75.10. The most frequently booked car type in Markham is Mini (Dodge Grand Caravan or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Volkswagen Jetta or similar) are, on average, 83% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.
Intermediate SUV
5 Adults, 3 Bags
$17/day
Economy
2 Adults, 2 Bags
$19/day
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