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

Mississauga travel guide

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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
$206
1 night at 3-star hotel
Mississauga in December
Estimated hotel price
$206
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 10 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Mississauga from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 25h 14m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Mississauga, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Mississauga to Ottawa takes 3h 53m and costs around $70 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Montreal, expect to pay about $82 for a 6h 09m 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 Ace and City Car & Truck Rental, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Mississauga, including FlixBus, Bus and Ontario Northland. From London, the bus ride to Mississauga takes 217 km and will cost you around $72. From Buffalo, the ticket costs about $77 for a journey of 266 km. Mississauga’s bus station is located 0.3 km from the city centre.

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 25h 14m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Mississauga, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Mississauga to Ottawa takes 3h 53m and costs around $70 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Montreal, expect to pay about $82 for a 6h 09m 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 Ace and City Car & Truck Rental, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Mississauga, including FlixBus, Bus and Ontario Northland. From London, the bus ride to Mississauga takes 217 km and will cost you around $72. From Buffalo, the ticket costs about $77 for a journey of 266 km. Mississauga’s bus station is located 0.3 km from the city centre.

Airlines serving Mississauga

Lufthansa
Good (7,962 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,512 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,937 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,463 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,346 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,924 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,204 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,580 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (913 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,677 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,568 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,767 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,724 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,982 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,192 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,392 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (404 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,225 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,434 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,310 reviews)
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Where to stay in Mississauga

Average rates range from around $234 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $308 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Admiral Inn Mississauga and Comfort Inn. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Mississauga, with prices from $104 to $1,152 per night. Mississauga City Centre is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Mississauga are about 37% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Mississauga

Most booked hotels in Mississauga

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Sandman Signature Mississauga Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$211+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Toronto Airport West
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$202+
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Hilton Mississauga/Meadowvale
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$242+
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Hilton Toronto Airport Hotel & Suites
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$264+
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Monte Carlo Inn Airport Suites
3 stars
Good (7.1, Good reviews)
$144+
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Studio 6 Toronto Mississauga
2 stars
Good (6.2, Good reviews)
$113+
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Hiring a car in Mississauga

Hiring a car in Mississauga costs $43 per day, on average, or $130 if you want to hire it for 3 days. National, Alamo and Enterprise Rent-A-Car 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 12 km from the city centre.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 290% cheaper than airport locations in Mississauga.

Expect to pay $2.47 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 $29.53 and $39.38. The most frequently booked car type in Mississauga is Intermediate (Ford Escape 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, 79% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Mississauga costs $43 per day, on average, or $130 if you want to hire it for 3 days. National, Alamo and Enterprise Rent-A-Car 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 12 km from the city centre.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 290% cheaper than airport locations in Mississauga.

Expect to pay $2.47 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 $29.53 and $39.38. The most frequently booked car type in Mississauga is Intermediate (Ford Escape 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, 79% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Best car hire deals in Mississauga

Compact

4 Adults, 2 Bags

$109/day

Compact

Economy

2 Adults, 2 Bags

$114/day

Economy
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