Markham is a city in the Regional Municipality of York, in southern Ontario, Canada. It is located approximately 30 km (19 miles) northeast of downtown Toronto. As of the 2016 census, Markham had a population of 328,940, ranking it the largest in the York region, the fourth largest in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), and the 16th largest in Canada.
The city was named after the first Lieutenant Governor of Upper Canada, John Graves Simcoe (in office from 1791 to 1796), who named the area in honor of his friend, William Markham, Archbishop of York from 1776 to 1807. The first settlement European in Markham occurred when William Berczy, a German artist and developer, led approximately sixty-four German families to North America. While planning to settle in New York, disputes over finance and land tenure led Berczy to negotiate with Simcoe 64,000 acres (260 km2) in Markham Township in 1794. Since the 1970s, Markham quickly went from being an agricultural community to an industrialized one. Municipality due to the urban sprawl of neighboring Toronto. Markham changed its status from town to town on July 1, 2012. Wherever you may be in Markham, we have a convenient location for your car rental. Don't wait, book today to lock in the lowest possible rate for your next rental in Ontario.
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Auto Europe has been working since 1954 to provide the best service in the rental market through the excellent bilateral relationship we have with each of our suppliers worldwide and especially throughout the city of Markham in Ontario, so that if you can always have the best prices with the excellence and punctuality that characterizes the world leader in car rental. You can pick up or drop off your rental in many city locations.
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Being a client of Auto Europe, you can enjoy a 30% discount on all our prices in an unbeatable way by any of our closest competition. Not only do you have the best price on the internet, but you can also compare all the prices of each of the providers found in Markham in the province of Ontario, counting the rental rates for a luxury car, truck, or motorhome. That is why we are always innovating so that your experience when renting a car is as smooth as possible, with chauffeur services or other important accessories for your trip.
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Throughout Markham's city in Ontario's province, Auto Europe maintains relationships with renowned suppliers so that you can always have the excellence and professionalism that only we can provide. Throughout the city, you can count on providers such as Budget, Avis, Hertz, Dollar, and many others so that you always have the best option. You have to start comparing prices at the top of this page.
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Until the 1970s, Markham was primarily farmland and salt marshes, as reflected in events such as the Markham Fair. Markham has several theaters, the Markham Little Theater at the Markham Museum, the Markham Youth Theater, and the Markham Theater.
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As of 2013, the tertiary industry primarily drives Markham. In 2010, "business services" employed the largest proportion of Markham workers - nearly 22% of its workforce. The city also has more than 1,000 life science and technology companies, with IBM as its largest employer. Several multinational companies have their Canadian headquarters in Markham.
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Markham to Toronto | 18 MIs | 29 KMs | 0h 37 mins |
Markham to Ottawa | 233 MIs | 376 KMs | 4h 18 mins |
Markham to Hamilton | 62 MIs | 101 KMs | 1h 04 mins |
Markham to Kitchener | 73 MIs | 118 KMs | 1h 15 mins |
Markham to Niagara Falls | 100 MIs | 161 KMs | 1h 31 mins |
Both Auto Europe and any company cannot guarantee the exact price before certain important factors during your rentals, such as the day, car class, and location. However, we can guarantee that our prices contain a 30% discount that you will not find on another website. That is why when it comes to renting a car in Markham in the province of Ontario, we only invite you to compare the prices at the top of our page.
To rent a car in Markham's city in the province of Ontario, you must be at least 21 years old and have a driver's license with at least one year of experience. For drivers between the ages of 21 and 24, additional young driver fees may apply. Fees vary by provider and are paid locally. Age restrictions are also established for drivers over 65 years of age.
All car rental cancellations made with more than 48 hours notice benefit from a full refund. A $ 75 will be applied to cancel a car rental in Markham in Ontario's province, made less than 48 hours in advance. Finally, all reservations canceled after your designated pick-up time are non-refundable, as well as all cancellations must be processed by Auto Europe and not the Markham car rental provider.
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