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. Windsor deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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Where to Eat in Windsor

City Centre is the neighborhood with the most restaurants in Windsor. These include popular favorites such as The Keg Steakhouse + Bar - Windsor Riverside (1 Riverside Dr West), Neros Steakhouse - Caesars Windsor (377 Riverside Dr E) and MAZAAR (downtown) (372 Ouellette Avenue). If you’re looking for affordable options, The City Grill - Windsor (375 Ouellette) and Bacchus Ristorante inc. (614 Erie St E) are great picks.

When to visit Windsor

Windsor in February
Estimated hotel price
$126
1 night at 3-star hotel
Windsor in February
Estimated hotel price
$126
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 5 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Windsor from the United States departs from New York and takes around 3h 35m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Windsor, followed by VIA Rail Canada. The train journey from Windsor to Toronto takes 3h 59m and costs around $168 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Montreal, expect to pay about $376 for a 10h 21m trip. The train station in Windsor is called Windsor, and is located 1.7 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Windsor is to pick up a car rental from Brampton, which is about 190 miles from Windsor. You’ll find branches of Turo and Hertz, among others, in Brampton.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Windsor Transit Terminal, located 0.3 miles from downtown Windsor. Windsor University is also a commonly used station, and is 1.5 miles from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Windsor, you’ll arrive at Windsor (YQG), which is located 5 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Windsor from the United States departs from New York and takes around 3h 35m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Windsor, followed by VIA Rail Canada. The train journey from Windsor to Toronto takes 3h 59m and costs around $168 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Montreal, expect to pay about $376 for a 10h 21m trip. The train station in Windsor is called Windsor, and is located 1.7 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Windsor is to pick up a car rental from Brampton, which is about 190 miles from Windsor. You’ll find branches of Turo and Hertz, among others, in Brampton.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Windsor Transit Terminal, located 0.3 miles from downtown Windsor. Windsor University is also a commonly used station, and is 1.5 miles from the city center.

Airports near Windsor

YZRSarnia
XCMChatham-Kent
YQGWindsor

Airlines serving Windsor

Lufthansa
Good (7,197 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,651 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,287 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,693 reviews)
Air Transat
Good (412 reviews)
WestJet
Good (2,924 reviews)
Porter Airlines
Excellent (303 reviews)
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Where to stay in Windsor

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Best Western Plus Waterfront Hotel and Holiday Inn Express Windsor Waterfront. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Windsor, with prices from $44 to $262 per night. City Centre is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Windsor are about 49% 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, 1641 reviews)
$128+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Windsor Hotel & Suites
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 291 reviews)
$146+
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Caesars Windsor
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1243 reviews)
$155+
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Holiday Inn Express Windsor Waterfront
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 998 reviews)
$120+
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SureStay Plus by Best Western Windsor
2 stars
Good (7.6, 1028 reviews)
$75+
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Comfort Inn & Suites Ambassador Bridge
3 stars
Good (7.4, 419 reviews)
$92+
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Renting a car in Windsor

Renting a car in Windsor costs $50 per day, on average, or $100 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 51% cheaper than airport locations in Windsor.

Expect to pay $4.43 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 $53.15 and $70.86. The most frequently booked car type in Windsor is Premium (Class Premium SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Chevrolet Equinox or similar) are, on average, 43% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Windsor costs $50 per day, on average, or $100 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 51% cheaper than airport locations in Windsor.

Expect to pay $4.43 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 $53.15 and $70.86. The most frequently booked car type in Windsor is Premium (Class Premium SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Chevrolet Equinox or similar) are, on average, 43% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Windsor

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5 Adults, 5 Bags

$41/day

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4 Adults, 2 Bags

$41/day

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