Introduction
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.

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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 December
Estimated hotel price
S$ 156
1 night at 3-star hotel
Markham in December
Estimated hotel price
S$ 156
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 20h 05m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Markham, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Markham to Ottawa takes 4h 05m and costs around S$ 53 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Windsor, expect to pay about S$ 53 for a 4h 35m 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 Ace and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Markham, including FlixBus, Rider Express and Bus. From Ottawa, the bus ride to Markham takes 426 km and will cost you around S$ 66. From Montreal, the ticket costs about S$ 62 for a journey of 480 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 20h 05m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Markham, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Markham to Ottawa takes 4h 05m and costs around S$ 53 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Windsor, expect to pay about S$ 53 for a 4h 35m 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 Ace and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Markham, including FlixBus, Rider Express and Bus. From Ottawa, the bus ride to Markham takes 426 km and will cost you around S$ 66. From Montreal, the ticket costs about S$ 62 for a journey of 480 km.

Airports near Markham

YYZToronto Pearson Intl
YTZToronto Island
YHMHamilton

Airlines serving Markham

KLM
Good (1,434 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,698 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,659 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,032 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,154 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,844 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,079 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,143 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,702 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,463 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,519 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,603 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (889 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,361 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,637 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,126 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,169 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,346 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,429 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,672 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Markham

Most booked hotels in Markham

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Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Toronto - Markham, Ontario
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
S$ 122+
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Courtyard by Marriott Toronto Northeast/Markham
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
S$ 117+
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Hilton Toronto/Markham Suites Conference Center & Spa
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
S$ 180+
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Monte Carlo Inn & Suites Downtown Markham
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
S$ 103+
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Monte Carlo Inn Markham
3 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
S$ 101+
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Park Inn by Radisson Toronto-Markham
3 stars
Good (6.3, Good reviews)
S$ 97+
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Hiring a car in Markham

Expect to pay S$ 1.38 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$ 16.50 and S$ 21.99. Intermediate (Hyundai Elantra or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Markham, while also 61% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay S$ 1.38 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$ 16.50 and S$ 21.99. Intermediate (Hyundai Elantra or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Markham, while also 61% cheaper than other types, on average.

Car hire agencies in Markham

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