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. Windsor deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Windsor
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.
When to visit Windsor
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″.
How to Get to Windsor
Plane
When flying to Windsor, you’ll arrive at Windsor (YQG), which is located 8 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Windsor from the United States departs from New York and takes around 4h 35m.
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 $40 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Montreal, expect to pay about $337 for a 10h 58m 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 310 km from Windsor. You’ll find branches of Economy Rent a Car and Hertz, among others, in Mississauga.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Windsor, including FlixBus, Trailways and Megabus. The most popular bus station is Windsor Transit Terminal, located 0.5 km from downtown Windsor. Windsor University is also a commonly used station, and is 2.4 km from the city center.
Airlines serving Windsor
Where to stay in Windsor
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Windsor and Best Western PLUS Waterfront Hotel.
Where to stay in popular areas of Windsor
Most booked hotels in Windsor
Renting a car in Windsor
Renting a car in Windsor costs $49 per day, on average, or $98 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 4% cheaper than airport locations in Windsor.
Expect to pay $5.22 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 $62.69 and $83.58. The most frequently booked car type in Windsor is Compact (Toyota C-HR or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Premium rental cars (RAM Pickup or similar) are, on average, 57% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.