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KAYAK’s top tips for hiring a car in Windsor
- Car rental in Windsor affords you the unique opportunity of discovering everything this city in Ontario offers. You'll be a 10 minute drive from the U.S. city of Detroit and down the road from various attractions worth visiting. Take a step back in time by driving through to Willistead Manor. or check out the Francois Baby House before taking a turn past Windsor Sculpture Park and exploring the different artwork. Do all of this without paying exorbitant taxi fees or trying to figure out the local public transport schedule.
- Organise your car rental in Windsor at Windsor International Airport for the ideal experience and to avoid using airport transportation. A few international companies, including Avis, Budget and National Car Rental have rental desks across from the domestic Baggage Claim area and a pick-up area situated less than 5 minutes from the terminal exit. Booking your rental car online is the best way to avoid availability issues and will save you time and money on arrival.
- Driving your rental car in Windsor is generally easy. The roads are well-maintained and wide enough to accommodate any vehicle type, plus traffic is well-regulated by traffic lights. If you're used to driving on the left-hand side of the road, keep in mind that you'll drive on the opposite side in Windsor. Be aware of one-way streets in the city centre and pay attention to the street signs so you don't go the wrong way down a road.
- If you're in the city during the summer, there aren't many difficulties driving in Windsor, except during peak hour traffic for the morning and early evening commutes. Winter can be treacherous though and you'll need to pay attention. The roads are often very slippery and traffic will move slower. Remember to accelerate and decelerate slowly and increase your stopping distance while driving. Also, avoid warming up your car in an enclosed area when you first get into it.
- Book your car hire in Windsor at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
Windsor car hire experiences: the best tips from KAYAK users
FAQs about hiring a car in Windsor
How much is the price of fuel in Windsor?
The average price of fuel in Windsor is R101,23 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between R1 215 and R1 620, depending on the car size.
What is the most popular car hire in Windsor?
Intermediate (Nissan Versa or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Windsor.
How can I find car hires near me in Windsor?
Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.
How much does an Intermediate car hire cost in Windsor?
An Intermediate car hire in Windsor costs R858 per day, on average.
What type of car is recommended for driving in Windsor?
The city is modern with well-kept roads and plenty of space. Your choice of vehicle depends on your needs. Companies offering car rental in Windsor have a wide variety of vehicles available. If you're travelling alone, consider a smaller, more compact car that's easier to navigate and lighter on fuel. Travelling in a large group or planning long road trips? Renting an SUV is always a popular choice.
What’s the speed limit in Windsor?
The speed limit in Windsor is the same as the national speed limit in Ontario, so keep your speed at 50 km/h or below when driving within the city limits or other built-up areas. Areas around schools or other places with children often have a limit of 30 km/h, but there will be signs indicating this. If you're on the outskirts of the city on open roads, the limit is usually 80 km/h, while major highways and motorways are between 100 km/h and 110 km/h. Pay attention to the signposts as the speed limit can change quickly, especially when driving from the open road into the city.
Where are the best places to park in Windsor?
Finding free parking in Windsor can be difficult, but not impossible. There is often free on-street parking available along Springfield Road, Green Lane, and Bulkeley Avenue near the city centre. There are also car parks near the city centre where you can park for free from 9pm until 9am every day. Outside of these, there is on-street parking governed by parking meters throughout the centre of Windsor, as well as car parks that'll give you a ticket on entry and you'll pay for the time spent before getting back to your vehicle.
Windsor car rental reviews and directory
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
7,8
Good
52 reviewsCleanliness
8.1
Comfort
8.1
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.0
Value for money
8.0
4 locations in Windsor
Locations in Windsor
1014 Tecumseh Rd E
+1 519 966 8500
1150 Provincial Rd
+1 519 250 9005
3200 County Rd 42
+1 519 966 7923
9250 Tecumseh Road East
+1 519 735 0755
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10,0 Wonderful
Mar 2024
10,0 Wonderful
Dec 2023
10,0 Wonderful
Dec 2023
10,0 Wonderful
Oct 2023
2,0 Poor
Oct 2019
Pros:
Staff was helpful and friendlyCons:
Security deposit and knowledge of what credit and debit is accepted10,0 Wonderful
Jun 2019
Pros:
The staff was great and got me going very quickly!Cons:
Intermediate cars are a lot smaller than I thought. But the trip was good, went for inexpensive got inexpensive. Car was almost new and reliable.Budget
7,7
Good
21 reviewsCleanliness
7.7
Comfort
7.7
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.0
Value for money
7.7
One location in Windsor
Locations in Windsor
3200 County Road 42 (Cr-42)
+1 519 969 5611
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8,0 Very Good
Feb 2019
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Since only one agent to serve both Avis and Budget, it slows down the check in process.2,8 Poor
Feb 2019
Pros:
Nothing. They didn't give me the car I booked. They kept the nicer car for other potential bookings. When i asked for the car i booked they argued... "it shouldn't matter since your saving money" ya Two dollars! i brought the car back and they claimed i put a small crack in the headlight. I didnt!Cons:
Terrible customer service. Scammers Rude and made fun of my accent2,0 Poor
Oct 2018
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Instead of telling me when I booked the reservation that they were sold out at the airport I flew into. It booked my car reservation somewhere in Canada. I ended up using an Uber.6,8 Okay
Aug 2017
Pros:
friendly staff, closeness of the rental office to the vehicleCons:
long wait due to staff shortage, wrong/no instructions on toll fees2,0 Poor
Jul 2017
Pros:
NothingCons:
I found out that the reservation was not st DTW, but rather at a smaller regional airport and, though on the phone the representative was very kind and transferred the reservation for no charge, at DTW the representative would not honor that and insisted on doubling the rate. So I left and rented from Thrifty.2,0 Poor
Jul 2017
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Tried to rent a car 10 times and was rejected saying price no longer available. Website is a. Mess! Need to fix your tech issues before any more customers are lost!!!!Avis
6,4
Okay
11 reviewsCleanliness
8.0
Comfort
7.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.6
Value for money
6.3
One location in Windsor
Locations in Windsor
3200 County Road 42
+1 519 966 2782
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2,8 Poor
Jul 2020
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Price gouging and over charging by Avis. No care for people, all about the money. Child’s car seat was dirty and quite a hassle for them. Car was ok but service from Avis representatives was poor and disorganized.9,6 Wonderful
Mar 2019
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More expensive than anticipated. Partially my fault making reservation. I didn’t check pick up location closely enough.7,6 Good
Sep 2017
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Clean car.Quick pickup and drop off.Cons:
Wish it was a little cheaper4,0 Mediocre
Aug 2017
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Vehicle was new.Cons:
Wait time for processing rental was greater than one hour.3,6 Poor
Jul 2017
Pros:
The agent was very nice with the transaction.Cons:
It took me at least an hour to get my car. There were 3 agents working. Since I was doing a turn around flight this utilized far too much of my needed time. This was the LONGEST I've ever had to wait and get a car and the issue wasn't stock. There were plenty of cars on hand.2,0 Poor
Oct 2015
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Nothing!Cons:
I booked a car through Kayak to be available to me when I landed at the Detroit Airport. The car I reserved, for some reason, is not at the Detroit Airport. It's in Windsor Ontario. And the great price I received was in Canadian dollars so it wasn't so great after all. And when I attempted to contact customers service, there is none to be found. Nice job Kayak!National
5,4
Fair
4 reviewsCleanliness
6.5
Comfort
6.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
5.4
Value for money
5.4
One location in Windsor
Locations in Windsor
3200 County Rd 42
+1 519 568 7902
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2,0 Poor
Feb 2022
Alamo
8,6
Very Good
18 reviewsOne location in Windsor
Locations in Windsor
3200 County Rd 42
+1 519 966 7923
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6,0 Okay
Apr 2017
Pros:
They had car ready when I got there.Cons:
They tried to get over on price.2,0 Poor
Apr 2017
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not at the airport,no shuttle bus , who the hell want to take taxi and get your stupid car . waste of my time6,8 Okay
Jan 2017
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Change price 100% on pick up. After 2hours of unprofessionally conversation get price I was code!! Sorry Almo talk to your employees who work for you .. In future make sure I don't have to go over again!!8,8 Very Good
Nov 2016
Pros:
The manager made things work for us. Much appreciated.Cons:
I did not like that my reservation was made for Windsor Canada when I specified Detroit Airport as pick up.6,8 Okay
Sep 2016
Pros:
Clean car, good gas mileage. Simple and quick return.Cons:
Getting the car, long lines.2,8 Poor
Aug 2016
Pros:
It had wheelsCons:
The car was dirty and rattled with every little bump in the road. But the most annoying issues was that the car charger didn't work therefore my gps died and I was lost 20 miles from my destination. I called alamo and they said no problem, just go to the nearest alamo to swap cars. Well... the nearest alamo was 50 miles away. Impossible to do, i was in the area on business. Ended up having to spend $150 for a new gps that would plug into the USP port. Very dissatisfied all around. Never again.....Europcar
7,3
Good
8 reviews2 locations in Windsor
Locations in Windsor
298 Walker Road
+1 888 412 3733
Call 1 5199720967 For Disc Shuttle
+1 519 972 0967
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2,0 Poor
Nov 2018
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I made a reservation a week in advance, but the car wasn't there when I showed up because someone else extended their rental, and they had no other sedans at all! Had to go with a different company and pay more.2,0 Poor
Jul 2018
Cons:
I had reserved a vehicle through them. Three days before the reservation date I was emailed that to vehicle was over booked. I the email it said that they would like to offer me alternatives, but I was given zero and got the run around, oh and of course they were closed over the weekend when I got the email and I had to wait until a day before my trip to sort it out. No one helped at all, given zero alternatives, and just told to call priceline/discount company. I will never use them. Had to pay $500 more for a car since it was so close to when I needed it.5,6 Fair
Jun 2018
Pros:
Staff was great, helpfulCons:
I was surprised to find no rental counter at Windsor station, just a video kiosk marked Discount (not even Eurocar). After calling, it took 20 minutes for an agent to arrive to pick us up and drive us another 20 minutes to the rental counter, where we took another 20 minutes to finally get the car and be on our way. That was nowhere advertised or stated, so it came as a surprise. As a minimum, I would suggest their confirmation email ask us to call 15 minutes before arriving so the shuttle can be there. Or they could monitor the train arrival times and just be there when our train arrives. Then you need to drop the car to the rental office over an hour before the train. Something to keep in mind.6,0 Okay
Feb 2018
Pros:
Friendly staff willing to help and provide the best that organization has to offer.Cons:
Poorly maintained fleet of cars by the associates of Europcar Car Rentals i.e. Discount Car & Truck Rentals. Inability to appreciate the time of customer. Misleading the customer of the location of rental facility.2,0 Poor
Nov 2017
Pros:
Never going to try there againCons:
The fact that I booked my van rental two months in advance to make sure I had one for my trip and the day I was going to pick it up there was nothing available make me so mad. I was super lucky to have found a van with enterprise at the last minute! After that I will always rent from them. They have the best service!10,0 Wonderful
Sep 2017
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Employees were terrific - there was a massive flood and they seemed to be doing a terrific job of handling all the issues that came along with itHertz
7,4
Good
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One location in Windsor
Locations in Windsor
3178 Walker Rd
+1 226 724 4028
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keddy by Europcar
6,3
Okay
No reviews available
2 locations in Windsor
Locations in Windsor
298 Walker Road, Windsor
+1 888 412 3733
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Discount Car & Truck Rentals
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2 locations in Windsor
Locations in Windsor
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Sunnycars
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One location in Windsor
Locations in Windsor
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