Markham travel guide

Markham Tourism | Markham Guide

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.

Where to Eat in Markham

If you’re looking for affordable options, Smash Kitchen & Bar (4261 Hwy #7 East Unit A-18) and The Captain's Boil-Thornhill (230 Commerce Valley Dr) are great picks.

When to visit Markham

Markham in January
Estimated hotel price
€112
1 night at 3-star hotel
Markham in January
Estimated hotel price
€112
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 UP Express. The train journey from Markham to Niagara Falls takes 1h 58m and costs around €18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Ottawa, expect to pay about €37 for a 4h 04m 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 Budget and Avis, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Markham, including Bus, Rider Express and OurBus. From London, the bus ride to Markham takes 209 km and will cost you around €16. From Kingston, the ticket costs about €46 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 UP Express. The train journey from Markham to Niagara Falls takes 1h 58m and costs around €18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Ottawa, expect to pay about €37 for a 4h 04m 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 Budget and Avis, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Markham, including Bus, Rider Express and OurBus. From London, the bus ride to Markham takes 209 km and will cost you around €16. From Kingston, the ticket costs about €46 for a journey of 241 km.

Airports near Markham

Airlines serving Markham

Lufthansa
Good (4,636 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
SWISS
Good (926 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,467 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,601 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,299 reviews)
Air France
Good (982 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,554 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,936 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,123 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,483 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,756 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (876 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (834 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,166 reviews)
LOT
Good (682 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (913 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Markham

Most booked hotels in Markham

Hilton Toronto/Markham Suites Conference Centre & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
€124+
Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Toronto Markham
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
€115+
Monte Carlo Inn & Suites Downtown Markham
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
€103+
Monte Carlo Inn Toronto - Markham
3 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
€99+
Park Inn by Radisson Toronto-Markham
3 stars
Good (6.8, Good reviews)
€94+
Home Base
3 stars
Good (6.5, Good reviews)
€60+

Hiring a car in Markham

Expect to pay €1.34 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 €16.07 and €21.43. Compact (Class Compact Car or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Markham, while also 75% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay €1.34 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 €16.07 and €21.43. Compact (Class Compact Car or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Markham, while also 75% cheaper than other types, on average.