Mississauga travel guide
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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
Shopping
Where to Eat in Mississauga
Port Credit is the neighbourhood with the most restaurants in Mississauga. These include popular favourites such as Habitat Social Modern Kitchen (70 Lakeshore Rd E), Posta Ital Bar Cucina (31 Lakeshore Rd E) and Aielli Ristorante (286 Lakeshore Rd East). 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 Eat Meat - Turkish Smokehouse & BBQ (2273 Dundas St W) 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 10 km from the city centre The shortest domestic flight to Mississauga departs from Calgary and takes around 3h 26m.
Train
VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Mississauga, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Mississauga to London takes 2h 09m and costs around C$ 43 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Ottawa, expect to pay about C$ 56 for a 3h 52m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Mississauga is to pick up a car rental from Toronto, which is about 22 km from Mississauga. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Ace, among others, in Toronto.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Mississauga, including Ontario Northland, Megabus and Red Arrow. From Kingston, the bus ride to Mississauga takes 48 km and will cost you around C$ 75. From Buffalo, the ticket costs about C$ 57 for a journey of 266 km. Mississauga’s bus station is located 0.3 km from the downtown.
Airports near Mississauga
Airlines serving Mississauga
Where to stay in Mississauga
Average rates range from around C$ 209 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 478 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$ 34 to C$ 967 per night. Mississauga City Centre is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Mississauga are about 17% cheaper 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$ 38 per day, on average, or C$ 77 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 Routes Car & Truck Rentals branch at 3035 Orlando Dr, Mississauga, which is 12 km from the downtown.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 1% more expensive than at Toronto Pearson Intl.
Expect to pay C$ 1.78 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$ 21.36 and C$ 28.48. The most frequently booked car type in Mississauga is Full-size (Class Full-size SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Class Compact Car or similar) are, on average, 82% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.
Best car rental deals in Mississauga
Compact
4 adults, 2 Bags
C$ 14/day
Intermediate
5 adults, 3 Bags
C$ 15/day
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