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 5 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 April
Estimated hotel price
£80
1 night at 3-star hotel
Windsor in April
Estimated hotel price
£80
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 Birmingham and takes around 13h 42m.

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 Turo and Hertz, among others, in Mississauga.

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 Birmingham and takes around 13h 42m.

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 Turo and Hertz, among others, in Mississauga.

Airports near Windsor

YZRSarnia
XCMChatham-Kent
YQGWindsor

Airlines serving Windsor

Lufthansa
Good (8,176 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,035 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,648 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,455 reviews)
Air Transat
Good (572 reviews)
Porter Airlines
Excellent (453 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,430 reviews)
Fiji Airways
Excellent (252 reviews)
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Where to stay in Windsor

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Bestway Motel and Quality Inn & Suites. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Windsor, with prices from £33 to £96 per night. City Centre is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Windsor are about 91% 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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Holiday Inn Express Windsor Waterfront By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£79+
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Caesars Windsor Hotel & Casino - A Caesars Rewards Destination
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£49+
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Four Points by Sheraton Windsor Downtown
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£86+
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Best Western Plus Waterfront Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£77+
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Comfort Inn & Suites Ambassador Bridge
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
£54+
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Hiring a car in Windsor

Hiring a car in Windsor costs £52 per day, on average, or £262 if you want to hire it for 5 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 11% cheaper than airport locations in Windsor.

Expect to pay £1.09 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 £12.99 and £17.31. The most frequently booked car type in Windsor is Intermediate (Hyundai Elantra or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Nissan Kicks or similar) is, on average, 9% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Windsor costs £52 per day, on average, or £262 if you want to hire it for 5 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 11% cheaper than airport locations in Windsor.

Expect to pay £1.09 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 £12.99 and £17.31. The most frequently booked car type in Windsor is Intermediate (Hyundai Elantra or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Nissan Kicks or similar) is, on average, 9% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Best car hire deals in Windsor

Compact

4 adults, 2 Bags

£57/day

Compact

Supplier choice saloon

5 adults, 5 Bags

£97/day

Supplier choice saloon
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