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. Markham deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Markham

If you’re looking for affordable options, Terre Rouge (162 Enterprise Blvd) and Watercolour (166 Main St Unionville) are great picks.

When to visit Markham

Markham in January
Estimated hotel price
€118
1 night at 3-star hotel
Markham in January
Estimated hotel price
€118
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 Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 11h 10m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Markham, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Markham to Burlington takes 0h 39m and costs around €14 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about €29 for a 2h 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 Ace and Alamo, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Markham, including Bus, Greyhound and Red Arrow. From London, the bus ride to Markham takes 241 km and will cost you around €52. From Kingston, the ticket costs about €29 for a journey of 241 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 Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 11h 10m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Markham, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Markham to Burlington takes 0h 39m and costs around €14 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about €29 for a 2h 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 Ace and Alamo, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Markham, including Bus, Greyhound and Red Arrow. From London, the bus ride to Markham takes 241 km and will cost you around €52. From Kingston, the ticket costs about €29 for a journey of 241 km.

Airports near Markham

Airlines serving Markham

Lufthansa
Good (7,170 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,346 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,838 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (8,788 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,640 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,905 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,506 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,194 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,665 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,861 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,538 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (810 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (8,198 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,304 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,439 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (369 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,335 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (874 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,234 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,177 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 (8.1, Excellent reviews)
€109+
Hilton Toronto/Markham Suites Conference Centre & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
€153+
Courtyard by Marriott Toronto Northeast/Markham
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
€101+
Monte Carlo Inn & Suites Downtown Markham
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
€90+
Monte Carlo Inn Toronto - Markham
3 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
€85+
Park Inn by Radisson Toronto-Markham
3 stars
Good (6.7, Good reviews)
€93+

Hiring a car in Markham

Expect to pay €1.18 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 €14.12 and €18.82. The most frequently booked car type in Markham is Mini (Dodge Grand Caravan or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Nissan Qashqai or similar) is, on average, 80% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay €1.18 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 €14.12 and €18.82. The most frequently booked car type in Markham is Mini (Dodge Grand Caravan or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Nissan Qashqai or similar) is, on average, 80% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.