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 3 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 69.8 °F, and the highest can go up to 80.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 15.8 °F, with an average temperature of 23 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 4″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Hamilton, with an average rainfall of 2.3″.
How to Get to Hamilton
Plane
When flying to Hamilton, you’ll arrive at Hamilton (YHM), which is located 7 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Hamilton from the United States departs from Nashville and takes around 1h 59m.
Train
VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Hamilton, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Hamilton to Kingston takes 2h 05m and costs around $36 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $31 for a 2h 12m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Hamilton is to pick up a car rental from Toronto, which is about 36 miles from Hamilton. You’ll find branches of Economy Rent a Car and Ace, among others, in Toronto.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hamilton, including Rider Express, Bus and OurBus. From London, the bus ride to Hamilton takes 130 miles and will cost you around $17. From Kingston, the ticket costs about $37 for a journey of 150 miles. Hamilton’s bus station is located 3 miles from the city center.
Airports near Hamilton
Airlines serving Hamilton
Where to stay in popular areas of Hamilton
Most booked hotels in Hamilton
Renting a car in Hamilton
Renting a car in Hamilton costs $45 per day, on average, or $136 if you want to rent if for 3 days. National, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Avis are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Hamilton is the Budget branch at 237 Main Street East, which is 1 mile from the city center.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 16% more expensive than at Toronto Pearson Intl.
Expect to pay $5.26 per gallon in Hamilton (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $63.14 and $84.19. 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 Mini rental cars (Smart Fortwo or similar) are, on average, 49% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.
Best car rental deals in Hamilton
Economy
2 Adults, 2 Bags
$32/day
Supplier choice
5 Adults, 5 Bags
$32/day