London travel guide
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You're Going to Love London
With a population of 346,765, London is a must-see destination in Ontario, Canada. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 22 days in order to fully appreciate everything London has to offer.
Where to Eat in London
If you’re looking for affordable options, Michael's on the Thames (1 York St.) and The Root Cellar (623 Dundas St) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Ivy Ristorante (587 Oxford St E) and Bocconcini (1140 Southdale Rd W) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in London.
When to visit London
Looking for warm weather? Then head to London in July, when the average temperature is 20 °C, and the highest can go up to 27 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is February, when it can get as cold as -11 °C, with an average temperature of -6 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 100 mm. In contrast, March is usually the driest month of the year in London, with an average rainfall of 70 mm.
How to Get to London
Plane
When flying to London, you’ll arrive at London (YXU), which is located 9 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to London from the United Arab Emirates departs from Sharjah and takes around 49h 09m.
Train
AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to London. The train station in London is called London, and is located 1.1 km from the city centre.
Car
Another option to get to London is to pick up a car hire from Toronto, which is about 167 km from London. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Ace, among others, in Toronto.
Bus
Rider Express operates bus routes to London. From Toronto, the bus ride to London takes 193 km and will cost you around AED 121. From Ottawa, the ticket costs about AED 532 for a journey of 821 km. The most popular bus station is London Wellington at Exeter, located 6 km from the city centre of London. London Western University is also a commonly used station, and is 4 km from the city centre.
Airlines serving London
Where to stay in London
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Residence & Conference Centre - London and Hampton Inn by Hilton London.
Where to stay in popular areas of London
Most booked hotels in London
Hiring a car in London
Thrifty, Alamo and Enterprise Rent-A-Car are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to hire a car in London is the Hertz branch at 460 York Street, which is 0 km from the city centre.
Expect to pay AED 5.07 per litre in London (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. Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in London, while also 59% cheaper than other types, on average.