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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, Watercolour (166 Main St Unionville) and Ruth's Chris Steak House - Markham (170 Enterprise Blvd) 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 23h 30m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the only carrier operating train routes to Markham. The train journey from Markham to Ottawa takes 4h 08m and costs around S$ 51 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Montreal, expect to pay about S$ 51 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 London, the bus ride to Markham takes 193 km and will cost you around S$ 50. From North Bay, the ticket costs about S$ 137 for a journey of 426 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 23h 30m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the only carrier operating train routes to Markham. The train journey from Markham to Ottawa takes 4h 08m and costs around S$ 51 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Montreal, expect to pay about S$ 51 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 London, the bus ride to Markham takes 193 km and will cost you around S$ 50. From North Bay, the ticket costs about S$ 137 for a journey of 426 km.

Airports near Markham

YYZToronto Pearson Intl
YTZToronto Island
YHMHamilton

Airlines serving Markham

KLM
Good (1,442 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,738 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,689 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,088 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,200 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,855 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,094 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,191 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,720 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,523 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,484 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (894 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,646 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,660 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,374 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,140 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,353 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,174 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,434 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (382 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$ 128+
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Courtyard by Marriott Toronto Northeast/Markham
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
S$ 118+
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Monte Carlo Inn & Suites Downtown Markham
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
S$ 101+
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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$ 95+
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Hiring a car in Markham

Expect to pay S$ 1.39 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$ 16.64 and S$ 22.19. Intermediate (Hyundai Elantra or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Markham, while also 62% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay S$ 1.39 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$ 16.64 and S$ 22.19. Intermediate (Hyundai Elantra or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Markham, while also 62% cheaper than other types, on average.

Car hire agencies in Markham

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