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 4 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 20 °C, and the highest can go up to 27 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is February, when it can get as cold as -11 °C, with an average temperature of -6 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 100 mm. In contrast, March is usually the driest month of the year in London, with an average rainfall of 70 mm.
How to Get to London
Plane
When flying to London, you’ll arrive at London (YXU), which is located 9 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to London from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 11h 15m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving London, followed by VIA Rail Canada. The train station in London is called London, and is located 1.1 km from the city centre.
Car
Another option to get to London is to pick up a car hire from Toronto, which is about 167 km from London. You’ll find branches of Avis and Thrifty, among others, in Toronto.
Bus
You can travel by bus to London using Rider Express or Bus. From Toronto, the bus ride to London takes 193 km and will cost you around £26. From Ottawa, the ticket costs about £116 for a journey of 821 km. The most popular bus station is London Wellington at Exeter, located 6 km from the city centre of London. London Western University is also a commonly used station, and is 4 km from the city centre.
Airlines serving London
Where to stay in London
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Fanshawe College Conference Services and Hampton Inn by Hilton London.
Where to stay in popular areas of London
Most booked hotels in London
Hiring a car in London
Hiring a car in London costs £66 per day, on average, or £264 if you want to hire it for 4 days. Thrifty, Alamo and Enterprise Rent-A-Car are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to hire a car in London is the Hertz branch at 460 York Street, which is 0 km from the city centre.
Expect to pay £1.15 per litre in London (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 London is Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size car hire (Volkswagen Jetta or similar) is, on average, 49% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.