Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring 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 among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 9 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
$182
1 night at 3-star hotel
Markham in January
Estimated hotel price
$182
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 Australia departs from Sydney and takes around 21h 03m.

Car

Another option to get to Markham is to pick up a car hire from Toronto, which is about 14 miles from Markham. You’ll find branches of Ace and Dollar, 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 Australia departs from Sydney and takes around 21h 03m.

Car

Another option to get to Markham is to pick up a car hire from Toronto, which is about 14 miles from Markham. You’ll find branches of Ace and Dollar, among others, in Toronto.

Airlines serving Markham

Lufthansa
Good (8,057 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,527 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,047 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,405 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,411 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,968 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,233 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,605 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,815 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (932 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,726 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,585 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,822 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,172 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,198 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,408 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (411 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,452 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,375 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,273 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Markham

Most booked hotels in Markham

Delta Hotels by Marriott Toronto Markham
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$225+
Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Toronto - Markham, Ontario
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$196+
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Toronto - Markham By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$217+
Courtyard by Marriott Toronto Northeast/Markham
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$208+
Liberty Suites Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$224+
Monte Carlo Inn & Suites Downtown Markham
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
$184+

Hiring a car in Markham

Hiring a car in Markham costs $36 per day, on average, or $328 if you want to hire it for 9 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 120% cheaper than airport locations in Markham.

Expect to pay $2.05 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 $24.52 and $32.69. Intermediate (Hyundai Elantra or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Markham, while also 61% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Markham costs $36 per day, on average, or $328 if you want to hire it for 9 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 120% cheaper than airport locations in Markham.

Expect to pay $2.05 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 $24.52 and $32.69. Intermediate (Hyundai Elantra or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Markham, while also 61% cheaper than other types, on average.