Introduction
What to do
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Mississauga travel guide

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You're Going to Love Mississauga

With a population of 668,549, Mississauga 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 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Mississauga has to offer.

Where to Eat in Mississauga

Port Credit is the neighborhood with the most restaurants in Mississauga. These include popular favorites such as Hello Bangkok Mississauga (62 Lakeshore Rd E), Snug Harbour (14 Stavebank Rd S) and Posta Ital Bar Cucina (31 Lakeshore Rd E). If you’re looking for affordable options, The Drake & Firkin (6982 Financial Drive) and Taps Public House (Meadowvale Town Centre Cir) are great picks.

When to visit Mississauga

Mississauga in December
Estimated package price
$320
2 travelers
Flight to Mississauga
3 nights at hotel
Mississauga in December
Estimated package price
$320
2 travelers
Flight to Mississauga
3 nights at hotel

How to Get to Mississauga

Plane

When flying to Mississauga, you’ll arrive at Toronto Pearson Airport (YYZ), which is located 6 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Mississauga from the United States departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 3h 10m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Mississauga, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Mississauga to Windsor takes 4h 35m and costs around $40 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Ottawa, expect to pay about $48 for a 4h 50m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Mississauga is to pick up a car rental from Toronto, which is about 14 miles from Mississauga. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Ace, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Mississauga, including Rider Express, FlixBus and Ontario Northland. From Buffalo, the bus ride to Mississauga takes 170 miles and will cost you around $54. From Ottawa, the ticket costs about $52 for a journey of 265 miles. Mississauga’s bus station is located 0.2 miles from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Mississauga, you’ll arrive at Toronto Pearson Airport (YYZ), which is located 6 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Mississauga from the United States departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 3h 10m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Mississauga, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Mississauga to Windsor takes 4h 35m and costs around $40 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Ottawa, expect to pay about $48 for a 4h 50m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Mississauga is to pick up a car rental from Toronto, which is about 14 miles from Mississauga. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Ace, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Mississauga, including Rider Express, FlixBus and Ontario Northland. From Buffalo, the bus ride to Mississauga takes 170 miles and will cost you around $54. From Ottawa, the ticket costs about $52 for a journey of 265 miles. Mississauga’s bus station is located 0.2 miles from the city center.

Airports near Mississauga

Airlines serving Mississauga

KLM
Good (1,434 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,655 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,013 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,617 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,113 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,818 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,058 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,115 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,692 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,444 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,513 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,561 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,337 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (884 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,105 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,625 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,339 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,421 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,534 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,152 reviews)
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Where to stay in Mississauga

Average rates range from around $112 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $172 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Admiral Inn Mississauga and Hampton Inn by Hilton Toronto-Mississauga West. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Mississauga, with prices from $65 to $674 per night. Mississauga City Centre is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Mississauga are about 17% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.

Most popular hotel in Mississauga by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Mississauga

Most booked hotels in Mississauga

Hampton Inn by Hilton Brampton Toronto
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 520 reviews)
$67+
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Brampton By IHG
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, 426 reviews)
$81+
Hyatt Place Toronto-Brampton
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 503 reviews)
$90+
Sandman Signature Mississauga Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1915 reviews)
$101+
Hilton Garden Inn Toronto/Brampton
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 734 reviews)
$98+
DoubleTree by Hilton Toronto Airport West
4 stars
Excellent (8, 1721 reviews)
$95+

Renting a car in Mississauga

Renting a car in Mississauga costs $18 per day, on average, or $72 if you want to rent if for 4 days. National, Alamo and Enterprise Rent-A-Car are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Mississauga is the Ace branch at 6305 Northam Drive, which is 7 miles from the city center.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 58% cheaper than airport locations in Mississauga.

Expect to pay $4.13 per gallon in Mississauga (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $49.51 and $66.02. The most frequently booked car type in Mississauga is Intermediate (Kia Sportage or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Class Compact Car or similar) are, on average, 79% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Mississauga costs $18 per day, on average, or $72 if you want to rent if for 4 days. National, Alamo and Enterprise Rent-A-Car are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Mississauga is the Ace branch at 6305 Northam Drive, which is 7 miles from the city center.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 58% cheaper than airport locations in Mississauga.

Expect to pay $4.13 per gallon in Mississauga (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $49.51 and $66.02. The most frequently booked car type in Mississauga is Intermediate (Kia Sportage or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Class Compact Car or similar) are, on average, 79% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.