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 Fort Lauderdale and takes around 3h 09m.

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 Fort Lauderdale and takes around 3h 09m.

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 (8,134 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,539 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,115 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,445 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,004 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,468 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,253 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,627 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (943 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,991 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,744 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,618 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,879 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,210 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,336 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,419 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (422 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,477 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,410 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,336 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Markham

Most booked hotels in Markham

Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Toronto - Markham, Ontario
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 980 reviews)
$115+
Sheraton Parkway Toronto North Hotel & Suites
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 607 reviews)
$153+
Courtyard by Marriott Toronto Northeast/Markham
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 866 reviews)
$126+
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Toronto - Markham By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 774 reviews)
$140+
Best Western Parkway Hotel Toronto North
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1357 reviews)
$98+
Liberty Suites Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.9, 2118 reviews)
$121+

Renting a car in Markham

Renting a car in Markham costs $35 per day, on average, or $104 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 31% cheaper than airport locations in Markham.

Expect to pay $4.96 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 $59.51 and $79.34. The most frequently booked car type in Markham is Full-size (Hyundai Santa Fe or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Class Compact SUV or similar) are, on average, 81% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Markham costs $35 per day, on average, or $104 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 31% cheaper than airport locations in Markham.

Expect to pay $4.96 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 $59.51 and $79.34. The most frequently booked car type in Markham is Full-size (Hyundai Santa Fe or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Class Compact SUV or similar) are, on average, 81% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.