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. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Mississauga has to offer.
What to do in Mississauga
Top activities & attractions in Mississauga
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), Bar Catalina (231 Lakeshore Rd E) and Breakwater Restaurant - Waterside Inn (15 Stavebank Road South). If you’re looking for affordable options, Canyon Creek - Square One (299 Rathburn Rd. West) and Lucy's Seafood Kitchen (6905 Millcreek Dr Ste 8) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Milestones Grill + Bar - Heartland (730 Matheson Blvd W) and Milestones Grill + Bar - Erin Mills- Mississauga West (3051 Vega Blvd) 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 Airlines that fly from Canada to Mississauga include Air Canada, Air France and Avianca. The shortest domestic flight to Mississauga departs from Abbotsford and takes around 4h 10m.
Train
VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Mississauga, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Mississauga to London takes 3h 44m and costs around C$ 41 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Ottawa, expect to pay about C$ 55 for a 4h 02m 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 FlixBus, Trailways and Greyhound. From Buffalo, the bus ride to Mississauga takes 165 miles and will cost you around C$ 89. From Kingston, the ticket costs about C$ 81 for a journey of 175 miles.
Airports near Mississauga
Airlines serving Mississauga
Where to stay in Mississauga
Average rates range from around C$ 202 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 198 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$ 100 to C$ 923 per night. Streetsville is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Mississauga are about 24% 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$ 39 per day, on average, or C$ 118 if you want to rent it for 3 days. National, Thrifty and Alamo 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 7 miles from the downtown.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 15% cheaper than airport locations in Mississauga.
Expect to pay C$ 1.73 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$ 20.71 and C$ 27.61. The most frequently booked car type in Mississauga is Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Volkswagen CC or similar) are, on average, 78% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.
Best car rental deals in Mississauga
Intermediate
5 adults, 3 Bags
C$ 17/day
Economy
2 adults, 2 Bags
C$ 18/day