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.
City Centre is the neighborhood with the most restaurants in Windsor. These include popular favorites such as Fourteen Restaurant & Sky Lounge (100 Ouellette Ave Unit 1400), The Bull & Barrel Windsor (670 Ouellette Avenue) and Fionn MacCool's - Windsor (430 Ouellette Ave). If you’re looking for affordable options, Lone Star Texas Grill - Windsor (4140 Walker Rd) and The Keg Steakhouse + Bar - Windsor Devonshire (490 Division Road) are great picks.
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″.
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 11m.
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 $40 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Ottawa, expect to pay about $332 for a 11h 00m trip. The train station in Windsor is called Windsor, and is located 1.7 miles from the city center.
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 Hertz and Iversta Rentals Inc, among others, in Mississauga.
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.
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Windsor and Best Western PLUS Waterfront Hotel.
Renting a car in Windsor costs $51 per day, on average, or $103 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 6% cheaper than airport locations in Windsor.
Expect to pay $5.15 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 $61.78 and $82.37. The most frequently booked car type in Windsor is Compact (Jeep Renegade or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Chevrolet Spark or similar) are, on average, 54% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.