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. We recommend you stay at least 6 days in order to fully appreciate everything Hamilton has to offer.

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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 November
Estimated hotel price
S$ 156
1 night at 3-star hotel
Hamilton in November
Estimated hotel price
S$ 156
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 7 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Hamilton from Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 24h 45m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Hamilton, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Hamilton to Ottawa takes 4h 14m and costs around S$ 51 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Montreal, expect to pay about S$ 50 for a 4h 58m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Hamilton is to pick up a car hire from Toronto, which is about 36 miles from Hamilton. You’ll find branches of Ace and Alamo, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hamilton, including FlixBus, Ontario Northland and Bus. From London, the bus ride to Hamilton takes 120 miles and will cost you around S$ 25. From Ottawa, the ticket costs about S$ 32 for a journey of 280 miles. Hamilton’s bus station is located 3 miles from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Hamilton, you’ll arrive at Hamilton (YHM), which is located 7 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Hamilton from Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 24h 45m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Hamilton, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Hamilton to Ottawa takes 4h 14m and costs around S$ 51 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Montreal, expect to pay about S$ 50 for a 4h 58m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Hamilton is to pick up a car hire from Toronto, which is about 36 miles from Hamilton. You’ll find branches of Ace and Alamo, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hamilton, including FlixBus, Ontario Northland and Bus. From London, the bus ride to Hamilton takes 120 miles and will cost you around S$ 25. From Ottawa, the ticket costs about S$ 32 for a journey of 280 miles. Hamilton’s bus station is located 3 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Hamilton

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Airlines serving Hamilton

KLM
Good (1,496 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,919 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,881 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,406 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,306 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,918 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,178 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,566 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,579 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (904 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,748 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,557 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,725 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,916 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,189 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,386 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (400 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,200 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,429 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,275 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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Visitors Inn
3 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
S$ 132+
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Sheraton Hamilton Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
S$ 183+
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Four Points by Sheraton Hamilton - Stoney Creek
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
S$ 134+
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Hampton Inn by Hilton Hamilton
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
S$ 146+
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Sandman Hotel Hamilton
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
S$ 125+
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Hiring a car in Hamilton

Hiring a car in Hamilton costs S$ 108 per day, on average, or S$ 645 if you want to hire it for 6 days. 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 5 miles from the city centre.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 30% more expensive than at Toronto Pearson Intl.

Expect to pay S$ 1.81 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$ 21.70 and S$ 28.94.

Hiring a car in Hamilton costs S$ 108 per day, on average, or S$ 645 if you want to hire it for 6 days. 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 5 miles from the city centre.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 30% more expensive than at Toronto Pearson Intl.

Expect to pay S$ 1.81 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$ 21.70 and S$ 28.94.

Car hire agencies in Hamilton

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Avis

Avis
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