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. 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.

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Where to Eat in Windsor

If you’re looking for affordable options, Harbour House Waterfront Eatery (9550 Riverside Dr E) and Kelseys Original Roadhouse - Tecumseh (9 Amy Croft Dr) are great picks.

When to visit Windsor

Windsor in April
Estimated hotel price
$188
1 night at 3-star hotel
Windsor in April
Estimated hotel price
$188
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 5 miles from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Windsor, you’ll arrive at Windsor (YQG), which is located 5 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Windsor

YZRSarnia
XCMChatham-Kent
YQGWindsor

Airlines serving Windsor

Lufthansa
Good (8,109 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,989 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,607 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,300 reviews)
Air Transat
Good (562 reviews)
Porter Airlines
Good (442 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,397 reviews)
Fiji Airways
Excellent (246 reviews)

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 $77 to $233 per night. City Centre is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Windsor are about 58% 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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Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Windsor
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$187+
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Kenora Motel
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$107+
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Caesars Windsor, A Caesars Destination
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$147+
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Best Western Plus Waterfront Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$152+
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Comfort Inn & Suites Ambassador Bridge
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
$133+
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Hiring a car in Windsor

Expect to pay $2.30 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 $27.52 and $36.69. 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 Luxury car hire (BMW 5 Series or similar) is, on average, 47% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $2.30 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 $27.52 and $36.69. 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 Luxury car hire (BMW 5 Series or similar) is, on average, 47% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Car hire agencies in Windsor

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Avis

Avis

Budget

Budget
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