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
$204
1 night at 3-star hotel
Mississauga in December
Estimated hotel price
$204
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 Christchurch and takes around 31h 29m.

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 $69 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Montreal, expect to pay about $69 for a 4h 58m 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 City Car & Truck Rental, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Mississauga, including FlixBus, Ontario Northland and Rider Express. From Buffalo, the bus ride to Mississauga takes 274 km and will cost you around $31. From Ottawa, the ticket costs about $89 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 Christchurch and takes around 31h 29m.

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 $69 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Montreal, expect to pay about $69 for a 4h 58m 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 City Car & Truck Rental, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Mississauga, including FlixBus, Ontario Northland and Rider Express. From Buffalo, the bus ride to Mississauga takes 274 km and will cost you around $31. From Ottawa, the ticket costs about $89 for a journey of 443 km. Mississauga’s bus station is located 0.3 km from the city centre.

Airports near Mississauga

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Airlines serving Mississauga

KLM
Good (1,492 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,900 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,865 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,302 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,392 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,916 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,173 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,564 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (905 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,555 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,748 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,559 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,727 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,907 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,185 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,381 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (399 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,193 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,428 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,262 reviews)
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Where to stay in Mississauga

Average rates range from around $223 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $294 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 $118 to $1,157 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 40% 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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Hyatt Place Toronto/Mississauga Centre
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$193+
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Sandman Signature Mississauga Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$216+
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Hilton Garden Inn Toronto Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$226+
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Hilton Mississauga/Meadowvale
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$218+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Toronto Airport West
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
$190+
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Monte Carlo Inn Airport Suites
3 stars
Good (7.1, Good reviews)
$135+
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Hiring a car in Mississauga

National, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Alamo 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 $2.44 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 $29.26 and $39.01. 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 (Hyundai Accent or similar) is, on average, 80% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

National, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Alamo 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 $2.44 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 $29.26 and $39.01. 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 (Hyundai Accent or similar) is, on average, 80% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Best car hire deals in Mississauga

Economy

2 Adults, 2 Bags

$74/day

Economy

SUV

2 Adults, 2 Bags

$117/day

SUV
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