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. Windsor deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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 MAZAAR (downtown) (372 Ouellette Avenue). If you’re looking for affordable options, The City Grill - Windsor (375 Ouellette) and The Keg Steakhouse + Bar - Windsor Devonshire (490 Division Road) are great picks.

When to visit Windsor

Windsor in March
Estimated hotel price
AED 471
1 night at 3-star hotel
Windsor in March
Estimated hotel price
AED 471
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. The shortest flight to Windsor from the United Arab Emirates departs from Dubai and takes around 28h 34m.

Train

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 AED 147 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Montreal, expect to pay about AED 1,234 for a 10h 21m trip. 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 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.

Plane

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 Arab Emirates departs from Dubai and takes around 28h 34m.

Train

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 AED 147 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Montreal, expect to pay about AED 1,234 for a 10h 21m trip. 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 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.

Airports near Windsor

Airlines serving Windsor

Lufthansa
Good (4,604 reviews)
SWISS
Good (927 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,125 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,709 reviews)
WestJet
Good (1,912 reviews)
Porter Airlines
Good (156 reviews)

Where to stay in Windsor

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include TownePlace Suites by Marriott Windsor and Ivy Rose Motor Inn.

Where to stay in popular areas of Windsor

Most booked hotels in Windsor

Stonecroft Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
AED 441+
Caesars Windsor
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
AED 555+
Holiday Inn Express Windsor Waterfront
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
AED 482+
Comfort Inn & Suites Ambassador Bridge
3 stars
Good (7, Good reviews)
AED 363+
Howard Johnson Plaza by Wyndham Windsor
2 stars
Good (7, Good reviews)
AED 240+

Hiring a car in Windsor

Expect to pay AED 5.07 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 AED 60.82 and AED 81.09. Economy (Chevrolet Spark or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Windsor, while also 27% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay AED 5.07 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 AED 60.82 and AED 81.09. Economy (Chevrolet Spark or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Windsor, while also 27% cheaper than other types, on average.