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 22 km from Markham. The shortest flight to Markham from the United States departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 3h 05m.

Car

Another option to get to Markham is to pick up a car rental from Toronto, which is about 23 km 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 22 km from Markham. The shortest flight to Markham from the United States departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 3h 05m.

Car

Another option to get to Markham is to pick up a car rental from Toronto, which is about 23 km from Markham. You’ll find branches of Ace and City Car & Truck Rental, among others, in Toronto.

Airlines serving Markham

Lufthansa
Good (8,222 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,577 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,227 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,076 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,466 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,570 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,250 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,651 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,732 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,659 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (958 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,213 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,984 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,197 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,635 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,536 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,430 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (430 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,486 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,602 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 (8.5, 997 reviews)
$103+
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Toronto - Markham By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 797 reviews)
$121+
Sheraton Parkway Toronto North Hotel & Suites
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 624 reviews)
$152+
Best Western Parkway Hotel Toronto North
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1401 reviews)
$106+
Courtyard by Marriott Toronto Northeast/Markham
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 884 reviews)
$117+
Liberty Suites Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8, 2134 reviews)
$121+

Renting a car in Markham

Renting a car in Markham costs $34 per day, on average, or $102 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 24% cheaper than airport locations in Markham.

Expect to pay $5.68 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 $68.14 and $90.85. Compact (Class Compact SUV or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Markham, while also 72% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Markham costs $34 per day, on average, or $102 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 24% cheaper than airport locations in Markham.

Expect to pay $5.68 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 $68.14 and $90.85. Compact (Class Compact SUV or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Markham, while also 72% cheaper than other types, on average.