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

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. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Mississauga has to offer.

Where to Eat in Mississauga

Port Credit is the neighbourhood with the most restaurants in Mississauga. These include popular favourites such as Hello Bangkok Mississauga (62 Lakeshore Rd E), Snug Harbour (14 Stavebank Rd S) and Posta Ital Bar Cucina (31 Lakeshore Rd E). If you’re looking for affordable options, The Drake & Firkin (6982 Financial Drive) and Taps Public House (Meadowvale Town Centre Cir) are great picks.

When to visit Mississauga

Mississauga in December
Estimated hotel price
$196
1 night at 3-star hotel
Mississauga in December
Estimated hotel price
$196
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Mississauga

Plane

When flying to Mississauga, you’ll arrive at Toronto Pearson Airport (YYZ), which is located 6 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Mississauga from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 21h 05m.

Car

Another option to get to Mississauga is to pick up a car hire from Toronto, which is about 14 miles from Mississauga. You’ll find branches of Ace and Alamo, among others, in Toronto.

Plane

When flying to Mississauga, you’ll arrive at Toronto Pearson Airport (YYZ), which is located 6 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Mississauga from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 21h 05m.

Car

Another option to get to Mississauga is to pick up a car hire from Toronto, which is about 14 miles from Mississauga. You’ll find branches of Ace and Alamo, among others, in Toronto.

Airlines serving Mississauga

Lufthansa
Good (8,031 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,524 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,010 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,416 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,398 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,964 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,222 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,596 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,766 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (922 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,727 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,575 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,802 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,105 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,197 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,401 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (408 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,351 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,445 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,262 reviews)
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Where to stay in Mississauga

Average rates range from around $246 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $419 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Admiral Inn Mississauga and Comfort Inn.

Where to stay in popular areas of Mississauga

Most booked hotels in Mississauga

Sandman Signature Mississauga Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$227+
Cambridge Suites Mississauga
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$186+
DoubleTree by Hilton Toronto Airport West
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$210+
Hilton Mississauga/Meadowvale
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$234+
Monte Carlo Inn Airport Suites
3 stars
Good (7.1, Good reviews)
$155+

Hiring a car in Mississauga

Hiring a car in Mississauga costs $42 per day, on average, or $127 if you want to hire it for 3 days. 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 Ace branch at 6305 Northam Drive, which is 7 miles from the city centre.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 174% cheaper than airport locations in Mississauga.

Expect to pay $2.63 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 $31.45 and $41.93. The most frequently booked car type in Mississauga is Compact (Chevrolet Equinox or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Chevrolet Sonic Sedan or similar) is, on average, 81% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Mississauga costs $42 per day, on average, or $127 if you want to hire it for 3 days. 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 Ace branch at 6305 Northam Drive, which is 7 miles from the city centre.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 174% cheaper than airport locations in Mississauga.

Expect to pay $2.63 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 $31.45 and $41.93. The most frequently booked car type in Mississauga is Compact (Chevrolet Equinox or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Chevrolet Sonic Sedan or similar) is, on average, 81% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.