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, Smash Kitchen & Bar (4261 Hwy #7 East Unit A-18) and Watercolour (166 Main St Unionville) are great picks.
Although Markham doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Toronto Island (YTZ), which is located 25 km from Markham. The shortest flight to Markham from Australia departs from Sydney and takes around 21h 10m.
VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Markham, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Markham to London takes 3h 44m and costs around $45 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Ottawa, expect to pay about $61 for a 4h 02m trip. The train station in Markham is called Markham Centennial, and is located 4 km from the city centre.
Another option to get to Markham is to pick up a car hire from Toronto, which is about 23 km from Markham. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Thrifty, among others, in Toronto.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Markham, including Rider Express, Bus and FlixBus. From London, the bus ride to Markham takes 209 km and will cost you around $50. From Buffalo, the ticket costs about $30 for a journey of 266 km.
Expect to pay $2.14 per litre in Markham (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $25.62 and $34.15. The most frequently booked car type in Markham is Compact (Class Compact SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Toyota Yaris or similar) is, on average, 61% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.