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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 November
Estimated hotel price
$130
1 night at 3-star hotel
Windsor in November
Estimated hotel price
$130
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 Los Angeles and takes around 7h 23m.

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 $39 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Montreal, expect to pay about $311 for a 10h 32m 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 Mississauga, which is about 193 miles from Windsor. You’ll find branches of Economy Rent a Car and Turo, among others, in Mississauga.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Windsor using VIA Rail Canada or Trailways. From Toronto, the bus ride to Windsor takes 270 miles and will cost you around $88. From Montreal, the ticket costs about $124 for a journey of 622 miles. 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 Los Angeles and takes around 7h 23m.

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 $39 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Montreal, expect to pay about $311 for a 10h 32m 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 Mississauga, which is about 193 miles from Windsor. You’ll find branches of Economy Rent a Car and Turo, among others, in Mississauga.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Windsor using VIA Rail Canada or Trailways. From Toronto, the bus ride to Windsor takes 270 miles and will cost you around $88. From Montreal, the ticket costs about $124 for a journey of 622 miles. 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

Airlines serving Windsor

Lufthansa
Good (7,028 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,581 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,303 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (8,672 reviews)
Air Transat
Good (383 reviews)
WestJet
Good (2,814 reviews)
Porter Airlines
Good (277 reviews)
Sunwing Airlines
Good (31 reviews)

Where to stay in Windsor

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Windsor and Holiday Inn Express Windsor Waterfront. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Windsor, with prices from $44 to $180 per night. City Centre is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Windsor are about 42% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Windsor

Most booked hotels in Windsor

Stonecroft Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 1600 reviews)
$117+
DoubleTree by Hilton Windsor Hotel & Suites
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 257 reviews)
$135+
Caesars Windsor
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1176 reviews)
$116+
Holiday Inn Express Windsor Waterfront
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 953 reviews)
$120+
Comfort Inn & Suites Ambassador Bridge
3 stars
Good (7.3, 370 reviews)
$91+
SureStay Plus by Best Western Windsor
2 stars
Good (7.2, 990 reviews)
$82+

Renting a car in Windsor

Renting a car in Windsor costs $58 per day, on average, or $117 if you want to rent if for 2 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 $4.69 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 $56.33 and $75.10. Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Windsor, while also 59% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Windsor costs $58 per day, on average, or $117 if you want to rent if for 2 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 $4.69 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 $56.33 and $75.10. Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Windsor, while also 59% cheaper than other types, on average.

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