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 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Hamilton has to offer.
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, Milestones Grill + Bar - Hamilton - Meadowlands (771 Golf Links Rd) and Milestones Grill + Bar - Hamilton - Red Hill (787 Paramount Dr) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Hamilton.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Hamilton in July, when the average temperature is 21 °C, and the highest can go up to 27 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -9 °C, with an average temperature of -5 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 101 mm. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Hamilton, with an average rainfall of 58 mm.
When flying to Hamilton, you’ll arrive at Hamilton (YHM), which is located 11 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Hamilton from the United Kingdom departs from Manchester and takes around 14h 30m.
VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Hamilton, followed by UP Express. The train journey from Hamilton to Ottawa takes 4h 04m and costs around £32 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Windsor, expect to pay about £32 for a 4h 09m trip.
Another option to get to Hamilton is to pick up a car hire from Toronto, which is about 58 km from Hamilton. You’ll find branches of Avis and Thrifty, among others, in Toronto.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hamilton, including Bus, OurBus and Rider Express. From London, the bus ride to Hamilton takes 209 km and will cost you around £26. From Buffalo, the ticket costs about £40 for a journey of 266 km. Hamilton’s bus station is located 5 km from the city centre.
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Super 8 by Wyndham Mt Hope Hamilton Intl Arpt ON and Haven Inn.
Hiring a car in Hamilton costs £39 per day, on average, or £157 if you want to hire it for 4 days. National, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Avis are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to hire a car in Hamilton is the Budget branch at 237 Main Street East, which is 1 km from the city centre.
It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 13% cheaper than airport locations in Hamilton.
Expect to pay £1.15 per litre in Hamilton (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £13.74 and £18.32. 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 Economy car hire (Nissan Micra or similar) is, on average, 47% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.