Mississauga travel guide
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You're Going to Love Mississauga
With a population of 668,549, Mississauga is a must-see destination in Ontario, Canada. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Mississauga to see all of its attractions.
Where to Eat in Mississauga
If you’re looking for affordable options, Turtle Jack's Muskoka Grill - Mississauga Courtney Park (108 Courtney Park Dr.) and Taps Public House (Meadowvale Town Centre Cir) are great picks.
When to visit Mississauga
How to Get to Mississauga
Plane
When flying to Mississauga, you’ll arrive at Toronto Pearson Airport (YYZ), which is located 10 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Mississauga from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 21h 31m.
Train
VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Mississauga, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Mississauga to Ottawa takes 3h 30m and costs around $68 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Windsor, expect to pay about $68 for a 4h 10m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Mississauga is to pick up a car hire from Toronto, which is about 22 km from Mississauga. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in Toronto.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Mississauga, including Bus, Rider Express and FlixBus. From London, the bus ride to Mississauga takes 209 km and will cost you around $58. From Ottawa, the ticket costs about $75 for a journey of 386 km. Mississauga’s bus station is located 0.3 km from the city centre.
Airports near Mississauga
Airlines serving Mississauga
Where to stay in Mississauga
Average rates range from around $294 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $564 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Admiral Inn Mississauga and Comfort Inn Mississauga. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Mississauga, with prices from $41 to $1,142 per night. Streetsville is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Mississauga are about 7% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Mississauga
Most booked hotels in Mississauga
Hiring a car in Mississauga
Hiring a car in Mississauga costs $82 per day, on average. National, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Alamo are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to hire a car in Mississauga is the Economy Rent a Car branch at 3356 Elm Bank Road, which is 11 km from the city centre.
It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 20% cheaper than airport locations in Mississauga.
Expect to pay $2.33 per litre in Mississauga (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $27.85 and $37.13. The most frequently booked car type in Mississauga is Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Kia Rio or similar) is, on average, 17% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.