Hamilton travel guide
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You're Going to Love Hamilton
With a population of 519,949, Hamilton 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 Hamilton to see all of its attractions.
Where to Eat in Hamilton
If you’re looking for affordable options, Quatrefoil (16 Sydenham Street) and Born & Raised (224 James St N) are great picks. For delicious green meals, The Standard (12 James St N) and Milestones Grill + Bar - Hamilton - Meadowlands (771 Golf Links Rd) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Hamilton.
When to visit Hamilton
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Hamilton in July, when the average temperature is 21 °C, and the highest can go up to 27 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -9 °C, with an average temperature of -5 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 101 mm. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Hamilton, with an average rainfall of 58 mm.
How to Get to Hamilton
Plane
When flying to Hamilton, you’ll arrive at Hamilton (YHM), which is located 7 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Hamilton from the United Arab Emirates departs from Abu Dhabi and takes around 14h 10m.
Train
VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Hamilton, followed by UP Express. The train journey from Hamilton to Ottawa takes 4h 06m and costs around AED 147 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Windsor, expect to pay about AED 147 for a 4h 09m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Hamilton is to pick up a car hire from Toronto, which is about 36 miles from Hamilton. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Ace, among others, in Toronto.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hamilton, including Bus, Rider Express and Red Arrow. From London, the bus ride to Hamilton takes 130 miles and will cost you around AED 121. From Kingston, the ticket costs about AED 169 for a journey of 150 miles. Hamilton’s bus station is located 3 miles from the city centre.
Airports near Hamilton
Airlines serving Hamilton
Where to stay in Hamilton
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Pring Guesthouse and Residence & Conference Centre - Hamilton.
Where to stay in popular areas of Hamilton
Hiring a car in Hamilton
National, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Avis are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to hire a car in Hamilton is the Budget branch at 237 Main Street East, which is 1 mile from the city centre.
Expect to pay AED 5.07 per litre in Hamilton (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between AED 60.82 and AED 81.09. The most frequently booked car type in Hamilton is Luxury (BMW X1 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Nissan Micra or similar) is, on average, 51% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.