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. Markham deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Markham

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.

When to visit Markham

Markham in January
Estimated hotel price
$184
1 night at 3-star hotel
Markham in January
Estimated hotel price
$184
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 Island (YTZ), which is located 25 km from Markham. The shortest flight to Markham from Australia departs from Sydney and takes around 26h 10m.

Train

UP Express is the most popular train carrier serving Markham, followed by VIA Rail Canada. The train journey from Markham 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. The train station in Markham is called Markham Centennial, and is located 4 km from the city centre.

Car

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 Avis, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Markham, including Bus, Rider Express and Red Arrow. From London, the bus ride to Markham takes 209 km and will cost you around $50. From Kingston, the ticket costs about $81 for a journey of 241 km.

Plane

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 26h 10m.

Train

UP Express is the most popular train carrier serving Markham, followed by VIA Rail Canada. The train journey from Markham 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. The train station in Markham is called Markham Centennial, and is located 4 km from the city centre.

Car

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 Avis, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Markham, including Bus, Rider Express and Red Arrow. From London, the bus ride to Markham takes 209 km and will cost you around $50. From Kingston, the ticket costs about $81 for a journey of 241 km.

Airports near Markham

Airlines serving Markham

Lufthansa
Good (4,607 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
SWISS
Good (929 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,446 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,595 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,280 reviews)
Air France
Good (974 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,546 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,928 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,124 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,480 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,718 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (226 reviews)
Finnair
Good (879 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (833 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,160 reviews)
LOT
Good (681 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (911 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (835 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Markham

Most booked hotels in Markham

Hilton Toronto/Markham Suites Conference Centre & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$198+
Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Toronto Markham
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$185+
Monte Carlo Inn & Suites Downtown Markham
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
$168+
Liberty Suites
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
$246+
Monte Carlo Inn Toronto - Markham
3 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
$162+
Park Inn by Radisson Toronto-Markham
3 stars
Good (6.8, Good reviews)
$151+

Hiring a car in Markham

Expect to pay $2.12 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 $25.35 and $33.79. The most frequently booked car type in Markham is Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Kia Rio or similar) is, on average, 58% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $2.12 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 $25.35 and $33.79. The most frequently booked car type in Markham is Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Kia Rio or similar) is, on average, 58% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.