Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

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, 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

London in September
Estimated hotel price
£40
1 night at 3-star hotel
London in September
Estimated hotel price
£40
1 night at 3-star hotel

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.

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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 17h 37m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to London. 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 City Car & Truck Rental and Turo, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

FlixBus operates bus routes to London. The most popular bus station is London Western University, located 2 miles from the city centre of London. London The D.B. Weldon Library is also a commonly used station, and is 3 miles from the city centre.

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 17h 37m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to London. 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 City Car & Truck Rental and Turo, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

FlixBus operates bus routes to London. The most popular bus station is London Western University, located 2 miles from the city centre of London. London The D.B. Weldon Library is also a commonly used station, and is 3 miles from the city centre.

Airports near London

YKFToronto Region of Waterloo Intl
YYZToronto Pearson Intl
YHMHamilton

Airlines serving London

Lufthansa
Good (7,045 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,845 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,791 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,701 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,447 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (781 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,216 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,252 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,972 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,852 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
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Where to stay in London

Average rates range from around £107 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £46 and up for a 5-star experience. 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

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Delta Hotels by Marriott London Armouries
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£111+
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Best Western Plus Lamplighter Inn & Conference Centre
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£92+
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Oakwood Resort
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£108+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel London Ontario
4 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
£85+
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Amber Hotel
2 stars
Good (6.7, Good reviews)
£78+
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Ramada by Wyndham London
3 stars
Good (6.6, Good reviews)
£52+
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Hiring a car in London

Hiring a car in London costs £44 per day, on average, or £132 if you want to hire it 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 hire a car in London is the Hertz branch at 460 York Street, which is 0 miles from the city centre.

Expect to pay £0.93 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 £11.14 and £14.85. The most frequently booked car type in London is Full-size (Ford Expedition or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Dodge Grand Caravan or similar) is, on average, 63% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in London costs £44 per day, on average, or £132 if you want to hire it 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 hire a car in London is the Hertz branch at 460 York Street, which is 0 miles from the city centre.

Expect to pay £0.93 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 £11.14 and £14.85. The most frequently booked car type in London is Full-size (Ford Expedition or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Dodge Grand Caravan or similar) is, on average, 63% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Best car hire deals in London

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4 adults, 2 Bags

£30/day

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5 adults, 5 Bags

£37/day

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