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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Mississauga to see all of its attractions.

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
$188
1 night at 3-star hotel
Mississauga in December
Estimated hotel price
$188
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 19h 50m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Mississauga, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Mississauga to Ottawa takes 4h 05m and costs around $71 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Windsor, expect to pay about $71 for a 4h 35m 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 Avis and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Mississauga, including FlixBus, Rider Express and Bus. From Ottawa, the bus ride to Mississauga takes 426 km and will cost you around $89. From Montreal, the ticket costs about $83 for a journey of 480 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 19h 50m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Mississauga, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Mississauga to Ottawa takes 4h 05m and costs around $71 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Windsor, expect to pay about $71 for a 4h 35m 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 Avis and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Mississauga, including FlixBus, Rider Express and Bus. From Ottawa, the bus ride to Mississauga takes 426 km and will cost you around $89. From Montreal, the ticket costs about $83 for a journey of 480 km. Mississauga’s bus station is located 0.3 km from the city centre.

Airports near Mississauga

Airlines serving Mississauga

KLM
Good (1,434 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,698 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,659 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,032 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,154 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,844 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,079 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,143 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,702 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,463 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,519 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,603 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (889 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,361 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,637 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,126 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,169 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,346 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,429 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,672 reviews)
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Where to stay in Mississauga

Average rates range from around $197 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $263 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 $108 to $1,171 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 17% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Mississauga

Most booked hotels in Mississauga

Sandman Signature Mississauga Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$174+
Hilton Mississauga/Meadowvale
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
$170+
Best Western Plus Toronto Airport Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$146+
Hilton Toronto Airport Hotel & Suites
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$196+
Monte Carlo Inn Airport Suites
3 stars
Good (7, Good reviews)
$137+
Quality Inn & Suites
2 stars
Good (6.8, Good reviews)
$141+

Hiring a car in Mississauga

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.

Expect to pay $1.86 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 $22.32 and $29.76. 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 Compact car hire (Ford Focus or similar) is, on average, 66% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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.

Expect to pay $1.86 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 $22.32 and $29.76. 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 Compact car hire (Ford Focus or similar) is, on average, 66% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.