Hamilton travel guide
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You're Going to Love Hamilton
With a population of 519,949, Hamilton 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 8 days in order to fully appreciate everything Hamilton has to offer.
Where to Eat in Hamilton
If you’re looking for affordable options, Quatrefoil (16 Sydenham Street) and Born & Raised (224 James St N) are great picks. For delicious green meals, The Standard (12 James St N) and Milestones Grill + Bar - Hamilton - Meadowlands (771 Golf Links Rd) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Hamilton.
When to visit Hamilton
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Hamilton in July, when the average temperature is 21 °C, and the highest can go up to 27 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -9 °C, with an average temperature of -5 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 101 mm. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Hamilton, with an average rainfall of 58 mm.
How to Get to Hamilton
Plane
When flying to Hamilton, you’ll arrive at Hamilton (YHM), which is located 7 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Hamilton from Australia departs from Sydney and takes around 26h 10m.
Train
UP Express is the most popular train carrier serving Hamilton, followed by VIA Rail Canada. The train journey from Hamilton to London takes 2h 10m and costs around $46 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Windsor, expect to pay about $61 for a 4h 07m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Hamilton is to pick up a car hire from Toronto, which is about 36 miles from Hamilton. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Avis, among others, in Toronto.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hamilton, including Bus, Rider Express and Red Arrow. From London, the bus ride to Hamilton takes 130 miles and will cost you around $50. From Kingston, the ticket costs about $81 for a journey of 150 miles. Hamilton’s bus station is located 3 miles from the city centre.
Airports near Hamilton
Airlines serving Hamilton
Where to stay in Hamilton
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Pring Guesthouse and Residence & Conference Centre - Hamilton.
Where to stay in popular areas of Hamilton
Most booked hotels in Hamilton
Hiring a car in Hamilton
National, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Avis are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to hire a car in Hamilton is the Budget branch at 237 Main Street East, which is 1 mile from the city centre.
Expect to pay $2.12 per litre in Hamilton (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $25.35 and $33.79. The most frequently booked car type in Hamilton is Intermediate (Ford Escape or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Nissan Micra or similar) is, on average, 47% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.