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. Windsor deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
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 MAZAAR (downtown) (372 Ouellette Avenue). If you’re looking for affordable options, The City Grill - Windsor (375 Ouellette) and Bacchus Ristorante inc. (614 Erie St E) are great picks.
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.
When flying to Windsor, you’ll arrive at Windsor (YQG), which is located 8 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Windsor from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 12h 04m.
VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Windsor, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Windsor to Toronto takes 3h 59m and costs around £31 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Montreal, expect to pay about £315 for a 9h 57m trip. The train station in Windsor is called Windsor, and is located 2.7 km from the city centre.
Another option to get to Windsor is to pick up a car hire from Hamilton, which is about 280 km from Windsor. You’ll find branches of Avis and Turo, among others, in Hamilton.
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.
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Windsor and Best Western PLUS Waterfront Hotel.
Hiring a car in Windsor costs £81 per day, on average, or £162 if you want to hire it for 2 days.
You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 68% more expensive than at Windsor.
Expect to pay £1.09 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 £13.00 and £17.33. The most frequently booked car type in Windsor is Standard (Ford Edge or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Nissan Versa or similar) is, on average, 53% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.