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
$212
1 night at 3-star hotel
Mississauga in December
Estimated hotel price
$212
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 24h 10m.

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 Thrifty and Ace, 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 24h 10m.

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 Thrifty and Ace, among others, in Toronto.

Airlines serving Mississauga

Lufthansa
Good (8,092 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,530 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,068 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,433 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,414 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,972 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,246 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,614 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,882 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (938 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,596 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,851 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,251 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,203 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,415 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,463 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (413 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,389 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,297 reviews)
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Where to stay in Mississauga

Average rates range from around $265 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $368 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 $89 to $1,193 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 33% 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 (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$228+
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Cambridge Suites Mississauga
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$216+
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Four Points by Sheraton Toronto Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$229+
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Hilton Mississauga/Meadowvale
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
$231+
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Best Western Plus Toronto Airport Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$226+
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Monte Carlo Inn Airport Suites
3 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
$177+
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Hiring a car in Mississauga

Hiring a car in Mississauga costs $45 per day, on average, or $134 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 7 miles from the city centre.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 175% 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 $39.37. The most frequently booked car type in Mississauga is Full-size (Dodge Durango or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Hyundai Elantra or similar) is, on average, 52% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Mississauga costs $45 per day, on average, or $134 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 7 miles from the city centre.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 175% 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 $39.37. The most frequently booked car type in Mississauga is Full-size (Dodge Durango or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Hyundai Elantra or similar) is, on average, 52% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Best car hire deals in Mississauga

Full-size

5 Adults, 2 Bags

$82/day

Full-size

Premium SUV

5 Adults, 5 Bags

$136/day

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