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

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 Fionn MacCool's - Windsor (430 Ouellette Ave). If you’re looking for affordable options, The Keg Steakhouse + Bar - Windsor Devonshire (490 Division Road) and Take Five Bistro (1068 Erie St East) 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 5 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Windsor from the United States departs from New York and takes around 4h 54m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Windsor, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Windsor to London takes 1h 57m and costs around $29 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Toronto, expect to pay about $41 for a 3h 59m 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 Ace and Economy Rent a Car, among others, in Brampton.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Windsor University, located 1.5 miles from downtown Windsor. Windsor Wyandotte at McKay is also a commonly used station, and is 0.9 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 4h 54m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Windsor, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Windsor to London takes 1h 57m and costs around $29 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Toronto, expect to pay about $41 for a 3h 59m 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 Ace and Economy Rent a Car, among others, in Brampton.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Windsor University, located 1.5 miles from downtown Windsor. Windsor Wyandotte at McKay is also a commonly used station, and is 0.9 miles from the city center.

Airports near Windsor

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XCMChatham-Kent
YQGWindsor

Airlines serving Windsor

Lufthansa
Good (7,789 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,878 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,522 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,732 reviews)
Air Transat
Good (511 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,269 reviews)
Porter Airlines
Excellent (418 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 59% 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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Caesars Windsor, A Caesars Destination
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1344 reviews)
$126+
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Kenora Motel
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 487 reviews)
$63+
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Best Western Plus Waterfront Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.9, 2402 reviews)
$84+
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SureStay Plus by Best Western Windsor
2 stars
Good (7.7, 1108 reviews)
$65+
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Comfort Inn & Suites Ambassador Bridge
3 stars
Good (7.5, 489 reviews)
$63+
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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, 35% more expensive than at Windsor.

Expect to pay $4.39 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 $52.69 and $70.26. 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, 35% more expensive than at Windsor.

Expect to pay $4.39 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 $52.69 and $70.26. 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

$23/day

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5 Adults, 3 Bags

$26/day

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