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Windsor travel guide

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You're Going to Love Windsor

With a population of 3,864, Windsor is a must-see destination in Nova Scotia, Canada. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Windsor deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Windsor

Windsor in April
Estimated hotel price
$141
1 night at 3-star hotel
Windsor in April
Estimated hotel price
$141
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Windsor in July, when the average temperature is 66.2 °F, and the highest can go up to 75.2 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is February, when it can get as cold as 14 °F, with an average temperature of 21.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in November, when precipitation is around 4″. In contrast, June is usually the driest month of the year in Windsor, with an average rainfall of 3″.

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How to Get to Windsor

Plane

Although Windsor doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Halifax Intl (YHZ), which is located 31 miles from Windsor. Saint John is the most popular, with regular flights from Delta, Air Transat, WestJet and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest flight to Windsor from the United States departs from Orlando and takes around 3h 25m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the only carrier operating train routes to Windsor.

Car

Another option to get to Windsor is to pick up a car rental from Halifax, which is about 36 miles from Windsor. You’ll find branches of Turo and Avis, among others, in Halifax.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Windsor using Maritime Bus or VIA Rail Canada. From North Sydney, the bus ride to Windsor takes 330 miles and will cost you around $46. From Montreal, the ticket costs about $375 for a journey of 1356 miles.

Plane

Although Windsor doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Halifax Intl (YHZ), which is located 31 miles from Windsor. Saint John is the most popular, with regular flights from Delta, Air Transat, WestJet and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest flight to Windsor from the United States departs from Orlando and takes around 3h 25m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the only carrier operating train routes to Windsor.

Car

Another option to get to Windsor is to pick up a car rental from Halifax, which is about 36 miles from Windsor. You’ll find branches of Turo and Avis, among others, in Halifax.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Windsor using Maritime Bus or VIA Rail Canada. From North Sydney, the bus ride to Windsor takes 330 miles and will cost you around $46. From Montreal, the ticket costs about $375 for a journey of 1356 miles.

Airports near Windsor

YSJSaint John
YQMMoncton Intl
YHZHalifax Intl

Airlines serving Windsor

Lufthansa
Good (7,046 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,791 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (781 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,697 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,216 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,251 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,852 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (855 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,924 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (349 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,317 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,069 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Windsor

Most booked hotels in Windsor

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Meander In B&B
4 stars
Excellent (9.4, 170 reviews)
$92+
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The August House
3 stars
Excellent (9.5, 51 reviews)
$137+
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Tattingstone Inn
4 stars
Excellent (9, 443 reviews)
$162+
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Micro Boutique Living Wolfville
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 881 reviews)
$140+
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The Breeze Motel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 527 reviews)
$159+
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Old Orchard Inn
4 stars
Good (7.9, 518 reviews)
$161+
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Renting a car in Windsor

Renting a car in Windsor costs $101 per day, on average, or $203 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, 33% more expensive than at Halifax Intl.

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.

Renting a car in Windsor costs $101 per day, on average, or $203 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, 33% more expensive than at Halifax Intl.

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.

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