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. 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 Posta Ital Bar Cucina (31 Lakeshore Rd E), Habitat Social Modern Kitchen (70 Lakeshore Rd E) and Shore Grill and Grotto (71 Lakeshore Rd E). If you’re looking for affordable options, Lucy's Seafood Kitchen (6905 Millcreek Dr Ste 8) and The Wilcox Gastropub (30 Eglinton Avenue West) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Eat Meat - Turkish Smokehouse & BBQ (2273 Dundas St W) and The Dixon Kitchen & Bar (3311 Caroga Drive) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Mississauga.

When to visit Mississauga

Mississauga in March
Estimated hotel price
$189
1 night at 3-star hotel
Mississauga in March
Estimated hotel price
$189
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 04m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Mississauga, followed by Lufthansa. The train journey from Mississauga to Windsor takes 4h 07m and costs around $276 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Ottawa, expect to pay about $351 for a 4h 21m 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 Thrifty and Dollar, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Mississauga, including Red Arrow, Bus and Busbud. From Kingston, the bus ride to Mississauga takes 233 km and will cost you around $55. From Ottawa, the ticket costs about $55 for a journey of 443 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 04m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Mississauga, followed by Lufthansa. The train journey from Mississauga to Windsor takes 4h 07m and costs around $276 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Ottawa, expect to pay about $351 for a 4h 21m 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 Thrifty and Dollar, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Mississauga, including Red Arrow, Bus and Busbud. From Kingston, the bus ride to Mississauga takes 233 km and will cost you around $55. From Ottawa, the ticket costs about $55 for a journey of 443 km. Mississauga’s bus station is located 0.3 km from the city centre.

Airports near Mississauga

Airlines serving Mississauga

Lufthansa
Good (7,407 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,386 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,363 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,957 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,737 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,968 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,924 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,925 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,336 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,624 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (850 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,144 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,486 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,114 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,250 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,894 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,324 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (993 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (359 reviews)
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Where to stay in Mississauga

Average rates range from around $239 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $228 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 $122 to $1,128 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 32% 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, Excellent reviews)
$214+
Hilton Mississauga/Meadowvale
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
$226+
Hilton Toronto Airport Hotel & Suites
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$258+
DoubleTree by Hilton Toronto Airport West
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$184+
Quality Inn Toronto Airport
2 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
$170+
Monte Carlo Inn Airport Suites
3 stars
Good (7.1, Good reviews)
$151+

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 $2.05 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 $24.50 and $32.67. The most frequently booked car type in Mississauga is Full-size (Ford Explorer or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Honda Civic or similar) is, on average, 85% 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 $2.05 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 $24.50 and $32.67. The most frequently booked car type in Mississauga is Full-size (Ford Explorer or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Honda Civic or similar) is, on average, 85% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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