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
Looking for warm weather? Then head to London in July, when the average temperature is 68 °F, and the highest can go up to 80.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is February, when it can get as cold as 12.2 °F, with an average temperature of 21.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 3.9″. In contrast, March is usually the driest month of the year in London, with an average rainfall of 2.8″.
How to Get to London
Plane
When flying to London, you’ll arrive at London (YXU), which is located 5 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to London from the United States departs from Orlando and takes around 5h 52m.
Train
AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to London. The train journey from London to Toronto takes 3h 09m and costs around $132 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Ottawa, expect to pay about $296 for a 9h 28m trip. The train station in London is called London, and is located 0.7 miles from the city center.
Car
Another option to get to London is to pick up a car rental from Toronto, which is about 104 miles from London. You’ll find branches of Economy Rent a Car and Ace, among others, in Toronto.
Bus
You can travel by bus to London using Bus or Rider Express. From Toronto, the bus ride to London takes 120 miles and will cost you around $33. From Ottawa, the ticket costs about $94 for a journey of 555 miles. The most popular bus station is London Wellington at Exeter, located 4 miles from downtown London. London Western University is also a commonly used station, and is 2 miles from the city center.
Airlines serving London
Where to stay in London
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Residence & Conference Centre - London and Hampton Inn by Hilton London.
Where to stay in popular areas of London
Most booked hotels in London
Renting a car in London
Renting a car in London costs $41 per day, on average, or $124 if you want to rent if for 3 days. Thrifty, Alamo and Enterprise Rent-A-Car are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in London is the Hertz branch at 460 York Street, which is 0 miles from the city center.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 27% cheaper than airport locations in London.
Expect to pay $5.26 per gallon in London (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 London is Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Chevrolet Sonic Sedan or similar) are, on average, 48% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.
Best car rental deals in London
Standard
5 Adults, 3 Bags
$26/day
Supplier choice
5 Adults, 5 Bags
$27/day