Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Windsor travel guide

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You're Going to Love Windsor

With a population of 278,013, Windsor is a must-see destination in Ontario, Canada.

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Where to Eat in Windsor

City Centre is the neighbourhood with the most restaurants in Windsor. These include popular favourites such as Fourteen Restaurant & Sky Lounge (100 Ouellette Ave Unit 1400), Fionn MacCool's - Windsor (430 Ouellette Ave) and The Bull & Barrel Windsor (670 Ouellette Avenue). If you’re looking for affordable options, The Keg Steakhouse + Bar - Windsor Devonshire (490 Division Road) and Take Five Bistro (1068 Erie St East) are great picks.

When to visit Windsor

Windsor in January
Estimated hotel price
$198
1 night at 3-star hotel
Windsor in January
Estimated hotel price
$198
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Windsor in July, when the average temperature is 23 °C, and the highest can go up to 28 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -7 °C, with an average temperature of -4 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in September, when precipitation is around 94 mm. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Windsor, with an average rainfall of 62 mm.

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How to Get to Windsor

Plane

When flying to Windsor, you’ll arrive at Windsor (YQG), which is located 8 km from the city centre.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Windsor, followed by VIA Rail Canada. The train station in Windsor is called Windsor, and is located 2.7 km from the city centre.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Windsor Transit Terminal, located 0.5 km from the city centre of Windsor. Windsor University is also a commonly used station, and is 2.4 km from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Windsor, you’ll arrive at Windsor (YQG), which is located 8 km from the city centre.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Windsor, followed by VIA Rail Canada. The train station in Windsor is called Windsor, and is located 2.7 km from the city centre.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Windsor Transit Terminal, located 0.5 km from the city centre of Windsor. Windsor University is also a commonly used station, and is 2.4 km from the city centre.

Airports near Windsor

YZRSarnia
XCMChatham-Kent
YQGWindsor

Airlines serving Windsor

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,243 reviews)
Air Transat
Good (385 reviews)
Porter Airlines
Excellent (285 reviews)
WestJet
Good (2,826 reviews)

Where to stay in Windsor

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Ivy Rose Motor Inn and Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Windsor. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Windsor, with prices from $74 to $410 per night. City Centre is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Windsor are about 40% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Windsor

Most booked hotels in Windsor

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Stonecroft Inn
3 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
$210+
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Caesars Windsor
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$249+
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Holiday Inn Express Windsor Waterfront
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$210+
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SureStay Plus by Best Western Windsor
2 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
$138+
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Comfort Inn & Suites Ambassador Bridge
3 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
$138+
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Hiring a car in Windsor

Expect to pay $2.09 per litre in Windsor (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $25.01 and $33.34. Intermediate (Class Intermediate Car or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Windsor, while also 52% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $2.09 per litre in Windsor (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $25.01 and $33.34. Intermediate (Class Intermediate Car or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Windsor, while also 52% cheaper than other types, on average.

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Standard SUV

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$176/day

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