Mississauga travel guide
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You're Going to Love Mississauga
With a population of 668,549, Mississauga is a must-see destination in Ontario, Canada. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Mississauga deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Activities & attractions in Mississauga
Activities
Nature & Outdoor Activities
Other activities
Where to Eat in Mississauga
Port Credit is the neighbourhood with the most restaurants in Mississauga. These include popular favourites such as Aielli Ristorante (286 Lakeshore Rd East), Posta Ital Bar Cucina (31 Lakeshore Rd E) and Habitat Social Cafe & Bar (70 Lakeshore Rd E). If you’re looking for affordable options, Canyon Creek - Square One (299 Rathburn Rd. West) and Goodfellas Wood Oven Pizza (209 Queen Street South) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Milestones Grill + Bar - Heartland (730 Matheson Blvd W) and Nox (151 Queen St S) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Mississauga.
When to visit Mississauga
How to Get to Mississauga
Plane
When flying to Mississauga, you’ll arrive at Toronto Pearson Airport (YYZ), which is located 6 miles from the city centre The shortest domestic flight to Mississauga departs from Halifax and takes around 2h 24m.
Train
VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Mississauga, followed by UP Express. The train journey from Mississauga to Niagara Falls takes 1h 58m and costs around C$ 26 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about C$ 41 for a 2h 30m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Mississauga is to pick up a car rental from Toronto, which is about 14 miles from Mississauga. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Economy Rent a Car, among others, in Toronto.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Mississauga, including Rider Express, Bus and OurBus. From London, the bus ride to Mississauga takes 130 miles and will cost you around C$ 45. From Ottawa, the ticket costs about C$ 26 for a journey of 220 miles. Mississauga’s bus station is located 0.2 miles from the downtown.
Airports near Mississauga
Airlines serving Mississauga
Where to stay in Mississauga
Average rates range from around C$ 240 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 456 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Admiral Inn Mississauga and Comfort Inn Mississauga. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Mississauga, with prices from C$ 33 to C$ 922 per night. Streetsville is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Mississauga are about 2% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Mississauga
Most booked hotels in Mississauga
Renting a car in Mississauga
Renting a car in Mississauga costs C$ 32 per day, on average, or C$ 63 if you want to rent it for 2 days. National, Alamo and Enterprise Rent-A-Car are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Mississauga is the Economy Rent a Car branch at 3356 Elm Bank Road, which is 7 miles from the downtown.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 25% cheaper than airport locations in Mississauga.
Expect to pay C$ 1.96 per litre in Mississauga (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 23.49 and C$ 31.31. The most frequently booked car type in Mississauga is Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Toyota Venza or similar) are, on average, 75% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.
Best car rental deals in Mississauga
Supplier choice
5 adults, 5 Bags
C$ 14/day
Intermediate
5 adults, 3 Bags
C$ 15/day