How to Find Cheap Hotels in Mississauga, Canada

Originally a tiny suburb of Toronto, Mississauga has grown into Canada's seventh-largest city and has gradually assumed a character all its own. Here are some tips for when you plan your next visit.

Things You'll Need

• Valid passport

Instructions

Select Your Accommodations in Mississauga, Canada

1. Call Mississauga Tourism at [phone] or visit their Web site (see the Resources section below).

2. Enjoy a hearty start to the day and book a room in a bed and breakfast. Several inns are located near the center of Mississauga, offering private accommodations in a "home away from home" setting.

3. Save both time and money by staying near the airport. Toronto Pearson International Airport is a major hub and has many hotels nearby, often offering the best deals in town. Because Mississauga is relatively small, you're never far away from downtown.

4. Book a room in a hotel on the north side of town, where you'll find smaller-scale hotels with full amenities for a comfortable stay. The area also has good, cheap restaurants.

Know Your Destination

1. Discover Carassauga! This annual weekend event celebrates world culture with dancing, music, art, food tasting and more. A one-time pass gets you into everything. Visitors from around the globe come for this extraordinary event.

2. Let nature be your guide. Nearby Lake Ontario is a beautiful destination for hiking, fishing, bird watching or just getting away from it all. It is also a cheap way to see the best of the area.

3. Hop into Toronto for a day. Because Mississauga was originally a "bedroom community," it has the best and easiest access to its larger counterpart. Toronto is full of cultural activities like theater, music and museums.

Determine Your Transportation

1. Land directly in Mississauga, Canada. Toronto Pearson International Airport is billed as being Toronto's airport, but technically, it's in Mississauga.

2. Ride Mississauga Transit for the easiest and cheapest way through the city. Buses run 24 hours a day. Purchase packs of tickets or weekly passes at a discount.

3. Rent a car, especially if you're planning to explore parts of Canada outside of Mississauga. Rental companies are always competing for your business, so rates can be pretty cheap.

Tips & Warnings

• The requirements for traveling into Canada are subject to change without notice. Please check before your trip.