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 6 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
£94
1 night at 3-star hotel
Markham in January
Estimated hotel price
£94
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 16 miles from Markham. The shortest flight to Markham from the United Kingdom departs from Manchester and takes around 7h 40m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Markham, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Markham to Ottawa takes 4h 04m and costs around £31 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Windsor, expect to pay about £32 for a 4h 10m trip. The train station in Markham is called Markham Centennial, and is located 2 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Markham is to pick up a car hire from Toronto, which is about 14 miles from Markham. You’ll find branches of Avis and Dollar, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Markham, including Rider Express, Bus and FlixBus. From London, the bus ride to Markham takes 130 miles and will cost you around £26. From Ottawa, the ticket costs about £29 for a journey of 220 miles.

Plane

Although Markham doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Toronto Island (YTZ), which is located 16 miles from Markham. The shortest flight to Markham from the United Kingdom departs from Manchester and takes around 7h 40m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Markham, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Markham to Ottawa takes 4h 04m and costs around £31 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Windsor, expect to pay about £32 for a 4h 10m trip. The train station in Markham is called Markham Centennial, and is located 2 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Markham is to pick up a car hire from Toronto, which is about 14 miles from Markham. You’ll find branches of Avis and Dollar, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Markham, including Rider Express, Bus and FlixBus. From London, the bus ride to Markham takes 130 miles and will cost you around £26. From Ottawa, the ticket costs about £29 for a journey of 220 miles.

Airports near Markham

Airlines serving Markham

Lufthansa
Good (4,678 reviews)
KLM
Good (845 reviews)
SWISS
Good (950 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,622 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,257 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,582 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (488 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,601 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,109 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,434 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,983 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,996 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (856 reviews)
LOT
Good (677 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (812 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (934 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,169 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (837 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, Excellent reviews)
£106+
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Toronto - Markham
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£139+
Sheraton Parkway Toronto North Hotel & Suites
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£133+
Monte Carlo Inn & Suites Downtown Markham
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
£98+
Liberty Suites
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
£151+

Hiring a car in Markham

Expect to pay £1.08 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 £12.96 and £17.28. The most frequently booked car type in Markham is Intermediate (Ford Escape or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice car hire (Class Special Sedan or similar) is, on average, 62% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay £1.08 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 £12.96 and £17.28. The most frequently booked car type in Markham is Intermediate (Ford Escape or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice car hire (Class Special Sedan or similar) is, on average, 62% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.