Windsor travel guide
Windsor Tourism | Windsor Guide
You're Going to Love Windsor
With a population of 278,013, Windsor 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 20 days in order to fully appreciate everything Windsor has to offer.
Where to Eat in Windsor
City Centre is the neighbourhood with the most restaurants in Windsor. These include popular favourites such as The Keg Steakhouse + Bar - Windsor Riverside (1 Riverside Dr West), Neros Steakhouse - Caesars Windsor (377 Riverside Dr E) and Fionn MacCool's - Windsor (430 Ouellette Ave). 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
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.
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.
Car
Another option to get to Windsor is to pick up a car hire from Brampton, which is about 306 km from Windsor. You’ll find branches of Ace and City Car & Truck Rental, among others, in Brampton.
Airlines serving Windsor
Where to stay in Windsor
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Ivy Rose Motor Inn and Bestway Motel. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Windsor, with prices from $78 to $223 per night. City Centre is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Windsor are about 66% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Windsor
Most booked hotels in Windsor
Hiring a car in Windsor
Expect to pay $2.66 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 $31.84 and $42.45. The most frequently booked car type in Windsor is Economy (Jeep Wrangler or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard car hire (Class Standard Car or similar) is, on average, 54% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.