Markham travel guide
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You're Going to Love Markham
With a population of 261,573, Markham 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 6 days in order to fully appreciate everything Markham has to offer.
Where to Eat in Markham
If you’re looking for affordable options, Smash Kitchen & Bar (4261 Hwy #7 East Unit A-18) and Watercolour (166 Main St Unionville) are great picks.
When to visit Markham
How to Get to Markham
Plane
Although Markham doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Toronto Island (YTZ), which is located 25 km from Markham. The shortest flight to Markham from the United Kingdom departs from Manchester and takes around 14h 35m.
Train
VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Markham, followed by UP Express. The train journey from Markham to London takes 2h 12m and costs around £24 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Ottawa, expect to pay about £32 for a 4h 04m trip. The train station in Markham is called Markham Centennial, and is located 4 km from the city centre.
Car
Another option to get to Markham is to pick up a car hire from Toronto, which is about 23 km from Markham. You’ll find branches of Avis and Thrifty, among others, in Toronto.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Markham, including Rider Express, Bus and OurBus. From London, the bus ride to Markham takes 209 km and will cost you around £14. From Ottawa, the ticket costs about £30 for a journey of 354 km.
Airlines serving Markham
Where to stay in popular areas of Markham
Most booked hotels in Markham
Hiring a car in Markham
Hiring a car in Markham costs £41 per day, on average, or £244 if you want to hire it for 6 days.
It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 9% cheaper than airport locations in Markham.
Expect to pay £1.15 per litre in Markham (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £13.69 and £18.25. The most frequently booked car type in Markham is Intermediate (Ford Escape or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Kia Soul or similar) is, on average, 60% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.