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 7 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, The Standard (12 James St N) and Milestones Grill + Bar - Hamilton - Meadowlands (771 Golf Links Rd) 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 India departs from Mumbai and takes around 19h 55m.
UP Express is the most popular train carrier serving Hamilton, followed by VIA Rail Canada. The train journey from Hamilton to London takes 2h 10m and costs around ₹ 2,501 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Windsor, expect to pay about ₹ 3,334 for a 4h 07m 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 Thrifty and Avis, among others, in Toronto.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hamilton, including Bus, Rider Express and Red Arrow. From London, the bus ride to Hamilton takes 209 km and will cost you around ₹ 2,751. From Kingston, the ticket costs about ₹ 4,418 for a journey of 241 km. Hamilton’s bus station is located 5 km from the city centre.
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Pring Guesthouse and Residence & Conference Centre - Hamilton.
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.
Expect to pay ₹ 115 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 ₹ 1,380 and ₹ 1,841. 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.