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 60 days in order to fully appreciate everything Windsor has to offer.

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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 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

Windsor in January
Estimated hotel price
$204
1 night at 3-star hotel
Windsor in January
Estimated hotel price
$204
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

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Windsor, followed by AccesRail. 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 University, located 2.4 km from the city centre of Windsor. Windsor Wyandotte at McKay is also a commonly used station, and is 1.4 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

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Windsor, followed by AccesRail. 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 University, located 2.4 km from the city centre of Windsor. Windsor Wyandotte at McKay is also a commonly used station, and is 1.4 km from the city centre.

Airports near Windsor

YZRSarnia
XCMChatham-Kent
YQGWindsor

Airlines serving Windsor

Lufthansa
Good (7,572 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,784 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,409 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,448 reviews)
Air Transat
Good (471 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,161 reviews)
Porter Airlines
Excellent (389 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 $78 to $245 per night. City Centre is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Windsor are about 61% 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 (9.1, Excellent reviews)
$192+
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Holiday Inn Express Windsor Waterfront By IHG
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$196+
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Caesars Windsor
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$230+
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Best Western Plus Waterfront Hotel
2 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
$138+
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Comfort Inn & Suites Ambassador Bridge
3 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
$132+
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Hiring a car in Windsor

Expect to pay $1.98 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 $23.74 and $31.65. The most frequently booked car type in Windsor is Economy (Kia Rio or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is, on average, 49% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $1.98 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 $23.74 and $31.65. The most frequently booked car type in Windsor is Economy (Kia Rio or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is, on average, 49% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Car hire agencies in Windsor

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Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Europcar

Europcar

Avis

Avis
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