Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring 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

If you’re looking for affordable options, Harbour House Waterfront Eatery (9550 Riverside Dr E) and Kelseys Original Roadhouse - Tecumseh (9 Amy Croft Dr) are great picks.

When to visit Windsor

Windsor in January
Estimated hotel price
£88
1 night at 3-star hotel
Windsor in January
Estimated hotel price
£88
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Windsor in July, when the average temperature is 23 °C, and the highest can go up to 28 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -7 °C, with an average temperature of -4 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in September, when precipitation is around 94 mm. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Windsor, with an average rainfall of 62 mm.

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How to Get to Windsor

Plane

When flying to Windsor, you’ll arrive at Windsor (YQG), which is located 8 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Windsor from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 26h 54m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Windsor, followed by AccesRail. The train station in Windsor is called Windsor, and is located 2.7 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Windsor is to pick up a car hire from Mississauga, which is about 310 km from Windsor. You’ll find branches of Dollar and Hertz, among others, in Mississauga.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Windsor University, located 2.4 km from the city centre of Windsor. Windsor Wyandotte at McKay is also a commonly used station, and is 1.4 km from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Windsor, you’ll arrive at Windsor (YQG), which is located 8 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Windsor from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 26h 54m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Windsor, followed by AccesRail. The train station in Windsor is called Windsor, and is located 2.7 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Windsor is to pick up a car hire from Mississauga, which is about 310 km from Windsor. You’ll find branches of Dollar and Hertz, among others, in Mississauga.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Windsor University, located 2.4 km from the city centre of Windsor. Windsor Wyandotte at McKay is also a commonly used station, and is 1.4 km from the city centre.

Airports near Windsor

YZRSarnia
XCMChatham-Kent
YQGWindsor

Airlines serving Windsor

Lufthansa
Good (7,574 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,787 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,412 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,454 reviews)
Air Transat
Good (473 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,162 reviews)
Porter Airlines
Excellent (392 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 By IHG. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Windsor, with prices from £33 to £105 per night. City Centre is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Windsor are about 68% 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 (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£82+
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Holiday Inn Express Windsor Waterfront By IHG
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£83+
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Caesars Windsor
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£98+
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Best Western Plus Waterfront Hotel
2 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
£59+
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Comfort Inn & Suites Ambassador Bridge
3 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
£57+
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Hiring a car in Windsor

Expect to pay £0.85 per litre in Windsor (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £10.20 and £13.60.

Expect to pay £0.85 per litre in Windsor (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £10.20 and £13.60.

Car hire agencies in Windsor

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Europcar

Europcar

Avis

Avis
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