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.
Where to Eat in Markham
If you’re looking for affordable options, Smash Kitchen & Bar (4261 Hwy #7 East Unit A-18) and Watercolour (166 Main St Unionville) are great picks.
When to visit Markham
How to Get to Markham
Plane
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 Nashville and takes around 2h.
Train
VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Markham, followed by UP Express. The train journey from Markham to Ottawa takes 4h 02m and costs around $40 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Windsor, expect to pay about $40 for a 4h 09m trip. The train station in Markham is called Markham Centennial, and is located 2 miles from the city center.
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 Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Economy Rent a Car, among others, in Toronto.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Markham, including Bus, Rider Express and Red Arrow. From London, the bus ride to Markham takes 130 miles and will cost you around $33. From Kingston, the ticket costs about $46 for a journey of 150 miles.
Airlines serving Markham
Where to stay in popular areas of Markham
Most booked hotels in Markham
Renting a car in Markham
Renting a car in Markham costs $27 per day, on average, or $80 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 $5.22 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 $62.69 and $83.58. 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 Compact rental cars (Nissan Rogue or similar) are, on average, 75% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.
Best car rental deals in Markham
Supplier choice
5 Adults, 5 Bags
$19/day
Economy
2 Adults, 2 Bags
$19/day