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.

Where to Eat in Hamilton

If you’re looking for affordable options, Cafe Limoncello (226 Ottawa Street North) and Brux House Craft Beer & Kitchen (137 Locke St. S.) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Pinbones Fish Market (65 King St W) and Milestones Grill + Bar - Hamilton - Red Hill (787 Paramount Dr) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Hamilton.

When to visit Hamilton

Hamilton in December
Estimated hotel price
S$ 151
1 night at 3-star hotel
Hamilton in December
Estimated hotel price
S$ 151
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 24h.

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 10m 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 Alamo, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hamilton, including Red Arrow, Rider Express and FlixBus. From London, the bus ride to Hamilton takes 230 km and will cost you around S$ 37. From Kingston, the ticket costs about S$ 39 for a journey of 241 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 24h.

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 10m 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 Alamo, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hamilton, including Red Arrow, Rider Express and FlixBus. From London, the bus ride to Hamilton takes 230 km and will cost you around S$ 37. From Kingston, the ticket costs about S$ 39 for a journey of 241 km. Hamilton’s bus station is located 5 km from the city centre.

Airports near Hamilton

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Airlines serving Hamilton

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 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 (9,968 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 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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Sheraton Hamilton Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
S$ 177+
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Four Points by Sheraton Hamilton - Stoney Creek
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
S$ 140+
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Homewood Suites by Hilton Hamilton
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
S$ 180+
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Sandman Hotel Hamilton
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
S$ 170+
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Staybridge Suites Hamilton - Downtown
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
S$ 171+
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Super 8 by Wyndham Mt Hope Hamilton Intl Arpt ON
2 stars
Okay (5.2, Okay reviews)
S$ 73+
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Hiring a car in Hamilton

National, Budget and Avis 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$ 1.63 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$ 19.47 and S$ 25.96. The most frequently booked car type in Hamilton is Premium (BMW X3 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Volkswagen Golf or similar) is, on average, 45% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

National, Budget and Avis 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$ 1.63 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$ 19.47 and S$ 25.96. The most frequently booked car type in Hamilton is Premium (BMW X3 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Volkswagen Golf or similar) is, on average, 45% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Car hire agencies in Hamilton

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Avis

Avis
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