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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Windsor to see all of its attractions.
Where to Eat in Windsor
City Centre is the neighbourhood with the most restaurants in Windsor. These include popular favourites such as Fourteen Restaurant & Sky Lounge (100 Ouellette Ave Unit 1400), The Bull & Barrel Windsor (670 Ouellette Avenue) and Fionn MacCool's - Windsor (430 Ouellette Ave). If you’re looking for affordable options, Lone Star Texas Grill - Windsor (4140 Walker Rd) and The Keg Steakhouse + Bar - Windsor Devonshire (490 Division Road) are great picks.
When to visit Windsor
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.
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 Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 32h 36m.
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 S$ 54 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Montreal, expect to pay about S$ 452 for a 12h 18m 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.
Airlines serving Windsor
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
Hiring a car in Windsor
Expect to pay S$ 1.90 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 S$ 22.76 and S$ 30.34. Economy (Chevrolet Spark or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Windsor, while also 21% cheaper than other types, on average.
Best car hire deals in Windsor
Intermediate
5 Adults, 3 Bags
S$ 87/day
Full-size
5 Adults, 2 Bags
S$ 88/day