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. For delicious green meals, Milestones Grill + Bar - Markham (169 Enterprise Blvd) and NextDoor Restaurant (139 Main St Unionville) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Markham.

When to visit Markham

Markham in January
Estimated hotel price
S$ 158
1 night at 3-star hotel
Markham in January
Estimated hotel price
S$ 158
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 32h 15m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Markham, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Markham to Ottawa takes 4h 25m 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 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 Avis and City Car & Truck Rental, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Markham, including Red Arrow, FlixBus and Rider Express. From Kingston, the bus ride to Markham takes 233 km and will cost you around S$ 56. From Buffalo, the ticket costs about S$ 55 for a journey of 266 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 32h 15m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Markham, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Markham to Ottawa takes 4h 25m 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 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 Avis and City Car & Truck Rental, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Markham, including Red Arrow, FlixBus and Rider Express. From Kingston, the bus ride to Markham takes 233 km and will cost you around S$ 56. From Buffalo, the ticket costs about S$ 55 for a journey of 266 km.

Airports near Markham

Airlines serving Markham

Lufthansa
Good (7,207 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,366 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,091 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,983 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,654 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,894 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,819 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,861 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,472 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (809 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,286 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,594 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,678 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,416 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,092 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (352 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,351 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,306 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,224 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,912 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Markham

Most booked hotels in Markham

Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Toronto Markham
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
S$ 168+
Hilton Toronto/Markham Suites Conference Centre & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
S$ 217+
Courtyard by Marriott Toronto Northeast/Markham
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
S$ 171+
Monte Carlo Inn & Suites Downtown Markham
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
S$ 157+
Monte Carlo Inn Toronto - Markham
3 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
S$ 152+
Park Inn by Radisson Toronto-Markham
3 stars
Good (6.2, Good reviews)
S$ 142+

Hiring a car in Markham

Expect to pay S$ 1.55 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$ 18.49 and S$ 24.65. The most frequently booked car type in Markham is Intermediate (Ford Escape or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Kia Forte or similar) is, on average, 27% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay S$ 1.55 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$ 18.49 and S$ 24.65. The most frequently booked car type in Markham is Intermediate (Ford Escape or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Kia Forte or similar) is, on average, 27% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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