Introduction
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. We recommend you stay at least 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Markham has to offer.

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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.

When to visit Markham

Markham in January
Estimated hotel price
€111
1 night at 3-star hotel
Markham in January
Estimated hotel price
€111
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 All airports (YTO), which is located 22 km from Markham. The shortest flight to Markham from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 7h 05m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Markham, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Markham to Windsor takes 4h 35m and costs around €43 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Montreal, expect to pay about €64 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 Ace and City Car & Truck Rental, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Markham, including FlixBus, Ontario Northland and Greyhound. From Ottawa, the bus ride to Markham takes 451 km and will cost you around €46. From Montreal, the ticket costs about €99 for a journey of 595 km.

Plane

Although Markham doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Toronto All airports (YTO), which is located 22 km from Markham. The shortest flight to Markham from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 7h 05m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Markham, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Markham to Windsor takes 4h 35m and costs around €43 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Montreal, expect to pay about €64 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 Ace and City Car & Truck Rental, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Markham, including FlixBus, Ontario Northland and Greyhound. From Ottawa, the bus ride to Markham takes 451 km and will cost you around €46. From Montreal, the ticket costs about €99 for a journey of 595 km.

Airlines serving Markham

Lufthansa
Good (8,009 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,517 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,986 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,449 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,373 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,948 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,219 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,588 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (913 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,737 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,570 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,726 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,781 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,191 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,058 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (408 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,396 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,252 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,332 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,376 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, Ontario
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
€97+
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Courtyard by Marriott Toronto Northeast/Markham
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
€113+
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Hilton Toronto/Markham Suites Conference Center & Spa
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
€139+
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Monte Carlo Inn & Suites Downtown Markham
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
€90+
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Monte Carlo Inn Toronto Markham
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
€91+
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Park Inn by Radisson Toronto-Markham
3 stars
Good (6.4, Good reviews)
€86+
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Hiring a car in Markham

Expect to pay €1.33 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 €15.90 and €21.20. 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 €1.33 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 €15.90 and €21.20. 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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