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, NOV 8 SUSHI GALORE - Fanshawe (1422 Fanshawe Park Rd W) and Michael's on the Thames (1 York St.) are great picks. For delicious green meals, The Root Cellar (623 Dundas St) and Ivy Ristorante (587 Oxford St E) 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 5 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to London from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 13h 07m.
Train
AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to London. The train journey from London to Toronto takes 2h 16m and costs around £87 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Montreal, expect to pay about £233 for a 9h 43m trip. The train station in London is called London, and is located 0.7 miles from the city centre.
Car
Another option to get to London is to pick up a car hire from Toronto, which is about 104 miles from London. You’ll find branches of Avis and Thrifty, among others, in Toronto.
Bus
Bus operates bus routes to London. The most popular bus station is London Wellington at Exeter, located 4 miles from the city centre of London. London Fanshawe College is also a commonly used station, and is 2 miles from the city centre.
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
Hiring a car in London
Hiring a car in London costs £63 per day, on average, or £252 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 miles from the city centre.
Expect to pay £1.05 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 £12.49 and £16.65. The most frequently booked car type in London is Economy (Nissan Versa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Ford Focus or similar) is, on average, 57% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.