With a population of 668,549, Mississauga is a must-see destination in Ontario, Canada.
Port Credit is the neighbourhood with the most restaurants in Mississauga. These include popular favourites such as Bar Catalina (231 Lakeshore Rd E), Aielli Ristorante (286 Lakeshore Rd East) and Breakwater Restaurant - Waterside Inn (15 Stavebank Road South). If you’re looking for affordable options, Canyon Creek - Square One (299 Rathburn Rd. West) and Lucy's Seafood Kitchen (6905 Millcreek Dr Ste 8) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Milestones Grill + Bar - Heartland (730 Matheson Blvd W) and Milestones Grill + Bar - Erin Mills- Mississauga West (3051 Vega Blvd) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Mississauga.
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 40m.
UP Express is the most popular train carrier serving Mississauga, followed by VIA Rail Canada. The train journey from Mississauga to Niagara Falls takes 1h 58m and costs around $33 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $51 for a 2h 12m trip.
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 Alamo and Avis, among others, in Toronto.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Mississauga, including Rider Express, FlixBus and Trailways. From London, the bus ride to Mississauga takes 130 miles and will cost you around $92. From Ottawa, the ticket costs about $97 for a journey of 250 miles.
Average rates range from around $272 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $346 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 $121 to $1,113 per night. Clarkson is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Mississauga are about 1% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
National, Thrifty 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 7 miles from the city centre.
Expect to pay $2.18 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 $26.15 and $34.87. 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 Standard car hire (Volkswagen CC or similar) is, on average, 76% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.