Milton travel guide

Milton Tourism | Milton Guide

You're Going to Love Milton

With a population of 84,362, Milton is a must-see destination in Ontario, Canada. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Milton has to offer.

Where to Eat in Milton

If you’re looking for affordable options, Khazana Milton - by Chef Sanjeev Kapoor (1185 Maple Avenue) and Mohawk Park Wagering Stations (9430 Guelph Line) are great picks.

When to visit Milton

Milton in February
Estimated hotel price
$108
1 night at 3-star hotel
Milton in February
Estimated hotel price
$108
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Milton

Plane

Although Milton doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Toronto All airports (YTO), which is located 27 miles from Milton. The shortest flight to Milton from the United States departs from New York and takes around 1h 45m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Milton, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Milton to Ottawa takes 3h 49m and costs around $40 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Windsor, expect to pay about $40 for a 4h 10m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Milton is to pick up a car rental from Toronto, which is about 27 miles from Milton. You’ll find branches of Economy Rent a Car and Ace, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Milton, including Rider Express, Bus and FlixBus. From London, the bus ride to Milton takes 130 miles and will cost you around $17. From Ottawa, the ticket costs about $19 for a journey of 220 miles.

Plane

Although Milton doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Toronto All airports (YTO), which is located 27 miles from Milton. The shortest flight to Milton from the United States departs from New York and takes around 1h 45m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Milton, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Milton to Ottawa takes 3h 49m and costs around $40 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Windsor, expect to pay about $40 for a 4h 10m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Milton is to pick up a car rental from Toronto, which is about 27 miles from Milton. You’ll find branches of Economy Rent a Car and Ace, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Milton, including Rider Express, Bus and FlixBus. From London, the bus ride to Milton takes 130 miles and will cost you around $17. From Ottawa, the ticket costs about $19 for a journey of 220 miles.

Airports near Milton

Airlines serving Milton

Lufthansa
Good (4,673 reviews)
KLM
Good (842 reviews)
SWISS
Good (950 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,643 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,245 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,575 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (487 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,595 reviews)
Air France
Good (982 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,107 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,424 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,988 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (6,010 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (855 reviews)
LOT
Good (677 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (810 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (935 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,168 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (838 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Milton

Most booked hotels in Milton

Best Western Milton
3 stars
Excellent (8, 84 reviews)
$132+
Home2 Suites by Hilton Milton Ontario
3 stars
Good (7.9, 236 reviews)
$162+
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Milton
2 stars
Good (7.8, 387 reviews)
$129+

Renting a car in Milton

Renting a car in Milton costs $38 per day, on average, or $115 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 22% cheaper than airport locations in Milton.

Expect to pay $5.22 per gallon in Milton (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $62.69 and $83.58. The most frequently booked car type in Milton is Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Nissan Sentra or similar) are, on average, 70% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Milton costs $38 per day, on average, or $115 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 22% cheaper than airport locations in Milton.

Expect to pay $5.22 per gallon in Milton (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $62.69 and $83.58. The most frequently booked car type in Milton is Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Nissan Sentra or similar) are, on average, 70% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.