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

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

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Where to Eat in Markham

If you’re looking for affordable options, JOEY Markville (5000 Hwy 7 suite 1247) and Il Postino (186 Main St) are great picks.

When to visit Markham

Markham in January
Estimated hotel price
S$ 165
1 night at 3-star hotel
Markham in January
Estimated hotel price
S$ 165
1 night at 3-star hotel

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 Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 24h 15m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Markham, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Markham to Windsor takes 4h 10m and costs around S$ 60 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Montreal, expect to pay about S$ 52 for a 4h 50m 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 Sixt, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Markham, including FlixBus, Ontario Northland and Rider Express. From Ottawa, the bus ride to Markham takes 443 km and will cost you around S$ 76. From Sudbury, the ticket costs about S$ 77 for a journey of 472 km.

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 Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 24h 15m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Markham, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Markham to Windsor takes 4h 10m and costs around S$ 60 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Montreal, expect to pay about S$ 52 for a 4h 50m 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 Sixt, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Markham, including FlixBus, Ontario Northland and Rider Express. From Ottawa, the bus ride to Markham takes 443 km and will cost you around S$ 76. From Sudbury, the ticket costs about S$ 77 for a journey of 472 km.

Airports near Markham

YYZToronto Pearson Intl
YTZToronto Island
YHMHamilton

Airlines serving Markham

KLM
Good (1,443 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,749 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,704 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,124 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,209 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,863 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,099 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,210 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,528 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,488 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (895 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,666 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,672 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,376 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,176 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,356 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,147 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,439 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (381 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Markham

Most booked hotels in Markham

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Delta Hotels by Marriott Toronto Markham
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
S$ 186+
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Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Toronto - Markham, Ontario
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
S$ 133+
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Courtyard by Marriott Toronto Northeast/Markham
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
S$ 119+
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Monte Carlo Inn & Suites Downtown Markham
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
S$ 100+
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Monte Carlo Inn Markham
3 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
S$ 100+
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Park Inn by Radisson Toronto-Markham
3 stars
Good (6.3, Good reviews)
S$ 93+
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Hiring a car in Markham

Expect to pay S$ 1.41 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 S$ 16.86 and S$ 22.48. Intermediate (Hyundai Elantra or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Markham, while also 64% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay S$ 1.41 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 S$ 16.86 and S$ 22.48. Intermediate (Hyundai Elantra or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Markham, while also 64% cheaper than other types, on average.

Car hire agencies in Markham

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