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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, Sushi Gin (505 Hwy 7 Unit 76) and Pears Restaurant (170 Enterprise Blvd unit j105) are great picks.

When to visit Markham

Markham in January
Estimated hotel price
S$ 166
1 night at 3-star hotel
Markham in January
Estimated hotel price
S$ 166
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 45m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Markham. The train journey from Markham to Windsor takes 4h 09m and costs around S$ 213 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Ottawa, expect to pay about S$ 253 for a 4h 32m 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 Hertz, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Markham, including FlixBus, VIA Rail Canada and Bus. From Ottawa, the bus ride to Markham takes 451 km and will cost you around S$ 69. From Montreal, the ticket costs about S$ 121 for a journey of 497 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 45m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Markham. The train journey from Markham to Windsor takes 4h 09m and costs around S$ 213 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Ottawa, expect to pay about S$ 253 for a 4h 32m 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 Hertz, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Markham, including FlixBus, VIA Rail Canada and Bus. From Ottawa, the bus ride to Markham takes 451 km and will cost you around S$ 69. From Montreal, the ticket costs about S$ 121 for a journey of 497 km.

Airports near Markham

Airlines serving Markham

Lufthansa
Good (7,465 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,399 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,449 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,974 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,766 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,002 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,982 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,972 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,467 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,370 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,644 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (853 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,266 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,530 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,277 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,129 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,020 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,051 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,332 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,378 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Markham

Most booked hotels in Markham

TownePlace Suites by Marriott Toronto Northeast/Markham
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
S$ 148+
Hilton Toronto/Markham Suites Conference Centre & Spa
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
S$ 202+
Courtyard by Marriott Toronto Northeast/Markham
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
S$ 127+
Monte Carlo Inn & Suites Downtown Markham
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
S$ 126+
Monte Carlo Inn Markham
3 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
S$ 119+
Park Inn by Radisson Toronto-Markham
3 stars
Good (6.2, Good reviews)
S$ 113+

Hiring a car in Markham

Expect to pay S$ 1.50 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$ 17.90 and S$ 23.87. The most frequently booked car type in Markham is Standard (Mitsubishi Outlander or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Toyota Corolla or similar) is, on average, 61% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay S$ 1.50 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$ 17.90 and S$ 23.87. The most frequently booked car type in Markham is Standard (Mitsubishi Outlander or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Toyota Corolla or similar) is, on average, 61% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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