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

Mississauga travel guide

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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 Aielli Ristorante (286 Lakeshore Rd East). If you’re looking for affordable options, Canyon Creek - Square One (299 Rathburn Rd. West) and Goodfellas Wood Oven Pizza (209 Queen Street South) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Milestones Grill + Bar - Heartland (730 Matheson Blvd W) and Milestones Grill + Bar - Erin Mills- Mississauga West (3051 Vega Blvd) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Mississauga.

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 Kingston takes 2h 14m and costs around $39 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $38 for a 2h 35m 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 Ace and Fox, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Mississauga, including Rider Express, Red Arrow and FlixBus. From Kingston, the bus ride to Mississauga takes 150 miles and will cost you around $37. From Buffalo, the ticket costs about $22 for a journey of 180 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 Kingston takes 2h 14m and costs around $39 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $38 for a 2h 35m 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 Ace and Fox, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Mississauga, including Rider Express, Red Arrow and FlixBus. From Kingston, the bus ride to Mississauga takes 150 miles and will cost you around $37. From Buffalo, the ticket costs about $22 for a journey of 180 miles. Mississauga’s bus station is located 0.2 miles from the city center.

Airports near Mississauga

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Airlines serving Mississauga

Lufthansa
Good (7,136 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,358 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,008 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,946 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,623 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,848 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,776 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,463 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,786 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (802 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,264 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,584 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,531 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,387 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (355 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,077 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,203 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,290 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
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Where to stay in Mississauga

Average rates range from around $156 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $132 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Admiral Inn Mississauga and Comfort Inn Mississauga. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Mississauga, with prices from $73 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 39% 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

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Hyatt Place Toronto-Brampton
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 454 reviews)
$112+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Brampton
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, 366 reviews)
$113+
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Hilton Garden Inn Toronto/Brampton West
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 300 reviews)
$124+
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Sandman Signature Mississauga Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1794 reviews)
$131+
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Hilton Mississauga/Meadowvale
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1255 reviews)
$117+
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Hilton Garden Inn Toronto/Brampton
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 696 reviews)
$122+
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Renting a car in Mississauga

Renting a car in Mississauga costs $34 per day, on average, or $135 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 31% cheaper than airport locations in Mississauga.

Expect to pay $4.43 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 $53.15 and $70.86. The most frequently booked car type in Mississauga is Full-size (Ford Expedition or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Hyundai Sonata or similar) are, on average, 80% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Mississauga costs $34 per day, on average, or $135 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 31% cheaper than airport locations in Mississauga.

Expect to pay $4.43 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 $53.15 and $70.86. The most frequently booked car type in Mississauga is Full-size (Ford Expedition or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Hyundai Sonata or similar) are, on average, 80% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Mississauga

Compact SUV

4 Adults, 2 Bags

$24/day

Compact SUV

Full-size SUV

5 Adults, 2 Bags

$40/day

Full-size SUV
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