London travel guide

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You're Going to Love London

With a population of 346.765, London 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 London has to offer.

Where to Eat in London

If you’re looking for affordable options, Michael's on the Thames (1 York St.) and The Root Cellar (623 Dundas St) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Ivy Ristorante (587 Oxford St E) and Milestones Grill + Bar - South London (3169 Wonderland Road) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in London.

When to visit London

London in March
Estimated hotel price
$172
1 night at 3-star hotel
London in March
Estimated hotel price
$172
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to London in July, when the average temperature is 20 °C, and the highest can go up to 27 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is February, when it can get as cold as -11 °C, with an average temperature of -6 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 100 mm. In contrast, March is usually the driest month of the year in London, with an average rainfall of 70 mm.

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How to Get to London

Plane

When flying to London, you’ll arrive at London (YXU), which is located 9 km from the city centre.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving London, followed by VIA Rail Canada. The train journey from London to Toronto takes 2h 16m and costs around $45 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Ottawa, expect to pay about $446 for a 10h 42m trip. The train station in London is called London, and is located 1.1 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to London is to pick up a car hire from Toronto, which is about 167 km from London. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and NextCar, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

You can travel by bus to London using Rider Express or Bus. From Toronto, the bus ride to London takes 193 km and will cost you around $50. From Ottawa, the ticket costs about $219 for a journey of 821 km. The most popular bus station is London Wellington at Exeter, located 6 km from the city centre of London. London Western University is also a commonly used station, and is 4 km from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to London, you’ll arrive at London (YXU), which is located 9 km from the city centre.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving London, followed by VIA Rail Canada. The train journey from London to Toronto takes 2h 16m and costs around $45 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Ottawa, expect to pay about $446 for a 10h 42m trip. The train station in London is called London, and is located 1.1 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to London is to pick up a car hire from Toronto, which is about 167 km from London. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and NextCar, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

You can travel by bus to London using Rider Express or Bus. From Toronto, the bus ride to London takes 193 km and will cost you around $50. From Ottawa, the ticket costs about $219 for a journey of 821 km. The most popular bus station is London Wellington at Exeter, located 6 km from the city centre of London. London Western University is also a commonly used station, and is 4 km from the city centre.

Airports near London

Airlines serving London

Lufthansa
Good (4,672 reviews)
KLM
Good (857 reviews)
SWISS
Good (930 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,503 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,606 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,300 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,563 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (475 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,940 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,131 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,809 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,166 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
LOT
Good (685 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (917 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
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Where to stay in London

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Fanshawe College Conference Services and Hampton Inn by Hilton London.

Where to stay in popular areas of London

Most booked hotels in London

Best Western Plus Lamplighter Inn & Conference Centre
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$195+
Best Western London Airport Inn & Suites
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$158+
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel London Ontario
4 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
$180+
Ramada by Wyndham London
3 stars
Good (6.4, Good reviews)
$113+
Days Inn by Wyndham London
2 stars
Okay (5.8, Okay reviews)
$112+

Hiring a car in London

Thrifty, Alamo and Enterprise Rent-A-Car are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to hire a car in London is the Hertz branch at 460 York Street, which is 0 km from the city centre.

Expect to pay $2.17 per litre in London (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $25.98 and $34.63. The most frequently booked car type in London is Compact (Toyota C-HR or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Kia Rio or similar) is, on average, 41% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Thrifty, Alamo and Enterprise Rent-A-Car are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to hire a car in London is the Hertz branch at 460 York Street, which is 0 km from the city centre.

Expect to pay $2.17 per litre in London (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $25.98 and $34.63. The most frequently booked car type in London is Compact (Toyota C-HR or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Kia Rio or similar) is, on average, 41% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.