Mississauga

The questions people ask first about Mississauga, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

• Cash or card?Currency is the Canadian dollar (CAD, $).Canada-wide
• SIM or eSIMRogers, Bell and Telus plus cheaper brands (Fido, Koodo, Public Mobile); prepaid SIMs in malls and stores.Canada-wide
• Tap waterTap water is drinkable; treat water from lakes and streams (giardia).Canada-wide
• TippingRestaurant: 15–20% of the pre-tax bill.Canada-wide
• Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 120 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Canada-wide
• SafetyMississauga is generally safe; the real risks are winter driving, long unlit walks between bus stops, and leaving bags visible in a parked car.

Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.

• CoffeeC$2–5 (≈ US$2–4)
• Sit-down mealRestaurant main courseC$18–35 (≈ US$14–30)
• Street or quick mealSandwich or fast-food mealC$10–18 (≈ US$8–14)
• BeerDraught beer in a barC$7–10 (≈ US$6–8)
• Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi, 5 km (3.1 mi)Taxi, 3.1 mi (5 km)Meter starts at C$4.25 plus C$1.75/km.C$13–16 (≈ US$10–12)
• Metro or bus rideMiWay bus fare (tap)Cash fare C$4.50; children 0–12 and seniors 65+ ride free with a valid Presto card.C$3.50 (≈ US$3) adult
• Budget bedHostel or budget motel bed, a night, per personC$45 (≈ US$35)
• Mid-range bedMid-range hotel double room, a night, per roomC$190 (≈ US$140)
• High-end bedMid-range hotel double room, a night, per roomC$320 (≈ US$250)

A day, not counting the bed: Budget C$90 (≈ US$70) · Mid C$160 (≈ US$120) · High C$300 (≈ US$250)

Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

Airports

YYZ Toronto Pearson International (In Malton, northwest Mississauga; two terminals, local MiWay buses and the 900 Airport Express to Kipling subway.) · YHM Hamilton John C. Munro (Smaller, roughly 60 km (37 mi) southwest; occasional cheaper fares.) · BUF Buffalo Niagara International (Across the US border, about 1.5–2 h by car; needs a US entry document.)YYZ Toronto Pearson International (In Malton, northwest Mississauga; two terminals, local MiWay buses and the 900 Airport Express to Kipling subway.) · YHM Hamilton John C. Munro (Smaller, roughly 37 mi (60 km) southwest; occasional cheaper fares.) · BUF Buffalo Niagara International (Across the US border, about 1.5–2 h by car; needs a US entry document.)

High / low, both scales · rd = rain days

Budget

C$70–110 (≈ US$55–80) excl. bed

Mid

C$120–200 (≈ US$90–150) excl. bed

High

C$220 (≈ US$160)+ excl. bed

• Distances are long: a 20-minute drive can be 60+ minutes by bus.
• The 407 ETR is a toll road; rental companies may not authorise their cars on it.
• Winter driving: snow and ice from December to March; allow extra time.
• Pearson is Canada's busiest airport: allow 2 h for a domestic flight, 3 h international.