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

Hamilton travel guide

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You're Going to Love Hamilton

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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Hamilton to see all of its attractions.

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Where to Eat in Hamilton

If you’re looking for affordable options, Tin Cup Sports Grill Ancaster (103 Portia Dr) and Ancaster Mill (548 Old Dundas Road) are great picks. For delicious green meals, The Standard (12 James St N) and Pinbones Fish Market (65 King St W) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Hamilton.

When to visit Hamilton

Hamilton in January
Estimated hotel price
S$ 150
1 night at 3-star hotel
Hamilton in January
Estimated hotel price
S$ 150
1 night at 3-star hotel

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.

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How to Get to Hamilton

Plane

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 Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 20h 05m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Hamilton, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Hamilton to Ottawa takes 4h 05m and costs around S$ 52 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Windsor, expect to pay about S$ 52 for a 4h 35m trip.

Car

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 Ace and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hamilton, including FlixBus, Rider Express and Bus. From Ottawa, the bus ride to Hamilton takes 426 km and will cost you around S$ 65. From Montreal, the ticket costs about S$ 61 for a journey of 480 km. Hamilton’s bus station is located 5 km from the city centre.

Plane

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 Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 20h 05m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Hamilton, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Hamilton to Ottawa takes 4h 05m and costs around S$ 52 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Windsor, expect to pay about S$ 52 for a 4h 35m trip.

Car

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 Ace and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hamilton, including FlixBus, Rider Express and Bus. From Ottawa, the bus ride to Hamilton takes 426 km and will cost you around S$ 65. From Montreal, the ticket costs about S$ 61 for a journey of 480 km. Hamilton’s bus station is located 5 km from the city centre.

Airports near Hamilton

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Airlines serving Hamilton

KLM
Good (1,434 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,690 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,655 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,022 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,152 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,838 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,074 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,138 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,701 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,461 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,519 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,600 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (889 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,360 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,634 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,122 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,166 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,345 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,427 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,657 reviews)
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Where to stay in Hamilton

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Pring Guesthouse and Residence & Conference Centre - Hamilton.

Where to stay in popular areas of Hamilton

Most booked hotels in Hamilton

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Visitor's Inn
3 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
S$ 127+
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Sheraton Hamilton Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
S$ 177+
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Four Points by Sheraton Hamilton - Stoney Creek
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
S$ 125+
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Sandman Hotel Hamilton
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
S$ 132+
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Staybridge Suites Hamilton - Downtown By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
S$ 143+
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Hiring a car in Hamilton

National, Budget and Enterprise Rent-A-Car are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to hire a car in Hamilton is the Enterprise Rent-A-Car branch at 1 Osler Dr, which is 8 km from the city centre.

Expect to pay S$ 1.37 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 S$ 16.44 and S$ 21.92.

National, Budget and Enterprise Rent-A-Car are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to hire a car in Hamilton is the Enterprise Rent-A-Car branch at 1 Osler Dr, which is 8 km from the city centre.

Expect to pay S$ 1.37 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 S$ 16.44 and S$ 21.92.

Car hire agencies in Hamilton

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Avis

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