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

Windsor travel guide

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You're Going to Love Windsor

With a population of 278,013, Windsor 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 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Windsor has to offer.

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Where to Eat in Windsor

If you’re looking for affordable options, Harbour House Waterfront Eatery (9550 Riverside Dr E) and Kelseys Original Roadhouse - Tecumseh (9 Amy Croft Dr) are great picks.

When to visit Windsor

Windsor in October
Estimated hotel price
$129
1 night at 3-star hotel
Windsor in October
Estimated hotel price
$129
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Windsor in July, when the average temperature is 73.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 82.4 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 19.4 °F, with an average temperature of 24.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in September, when precipitation is around 3.7″. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Windsor, with an average rainfall of 2.4″.

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How to Get to Windsor

Plane

When flying to Windsor, you’ll arrive at Windsor (YQG), which is located 8 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Windsor from the United States departs from New York and takes around 4h 48m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Windsor, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Windsor to Toronto takes 3h 59m and costs around $54 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Ottawa, expect to pay about $234 for a 12h 01m trip. The train station in Windsor is called Windsor, and is located 2.7 km from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Windsor is to pick up a car rental from Brampton, which is about 306 km from Windsor. You’ll find branches of Ace and Economy Rent a Car, among others, in Brampton.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Windsor University, located 2.4 km from downtown Windsor. Windsor Wyandotte at McKay is also a commonly used station, and is 1.4 km from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Windsor, you’ll arrive at Windsor (YQG), which is located 8 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Windsor from the United States departs from New York and takes around 4h 48m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Windsor, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Windsor to Toronto takes 3h 59m and costs around $54 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Ottawa, expect to pay about $234 for a 12h 01m trip. The train station in Windsor is called Windsor, and is located 2.7 km from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Windsor is to pick up a car rental from Brampton, which is about 306 km from Windsor. You’ll find branches of Ace and Economy Rent a Car, among others, in Brampton.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Windsor University, located 2.4 km from downtown Windsor. Windsor Wyandotte at McKay is also a commonly used station, and is 1.4 km from the city center.

Airports near Windsor

YZRSarnia
XCMChatham-Kent
YQGWindsor

Airlines serving Windsor

Lufthansa
Good (7,785 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,872 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,517 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,717 reviews)
Air Transat
Good (508 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,260 reviews)
Porter Airlines
Good (415 reviews)
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Where to stay in Windsor

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Super 8 by Wyndham Windsor/Dougall and Holiday Inn Express Windsor Waterfront By IHG. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Windsor, with prices from $44 to $137 per night. City Centre is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Windsor are about 54% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Windsor

Most booked hotels in Windsor

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Stonecroft Inn
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, 1702 reviews)
$107+
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Hyatt Place Windsor
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 63 reviews)
$130+
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Holiday Inn Express Windsor Waterfront By IHG
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1067 reviews)
$117+
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Caesars Windsor, A Caesars Destination
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1343 reviews)
$127+
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Best Western Plus Waterfront Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.9, 2402 reviews)
$84+
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Comfort Inn & Suites Ambassador Bridge
3 stars
Good (7.5, 489 reviews)
$65+
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Renting a car in Windsor

Renting a car in Windsor costs $63 per day, on average, or $189 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 37% more expensive than at Windsor.

Expect to pay $4.28 per gallon in Windsor (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $51.33 and $68.44. Compact (Class Compact SUV or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Windsor, while also 56% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Windsor costs $63 per day, on average, or $189 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 37% more expensive than at Windsor.

Expect to pay $4.28 per gallon in Windsor (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $51.33 and $68.44. Compact (Class Compact SUV or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Windsor, while also 56% cheaper than other types, on average.

Best car rental deals in Windsor

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5 Adults, 5 Bags

$25/day

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5 Adults, 3 Bags

$25/day

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