Accommodation for Newcomers in Windsor

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Immigration Accommodation in Windsor Canada

As a new immigrant arriving in Windsor one of the first tasks is to find short term and long-term accommodation in Windsor for you and your family.

Your first accommodation on arriving in Windsor may be temporary. This is ok, and is the route that most new migration arrivals in Windsor take. Some individuals opt of a good hostel or Serviced Accommodation in Windsor, while some are lucky enough to be able to stay with family or friends in the area. Most new arrivals take a short-term rental while they look for something long term. As with any city, it’s always easier to find someplace new to live once you are already there and Windsor is no different.

Accommodation for newcomers in Windsor Canada guide

You’ve been through the stress and emotional roller coaster involved with securing a visa for Canada and you’ve chosen Windsor as your destination. It’s a charming place with plenty or heritage. Windsor is well known to be extremely welcoming to new migrants.

Here is some background on Windsor for new immigration arrivals.

Finding Immigration Accommodation for Newcomers in Windsor Canada

Most searches begin with a search engine. Local papers in Windsor may well be online and of course, listing sites such as Craigslist and Rentfaster Windsor can be of great help.

What is the cost of short term accommodation in Windsor

The cost of short-term newcomer accommodation in Windsor varies greatly depending on requirements and neighborhoods. Lots of new arrivals to Windsor use Airbnb to give them an indication of short term rental process in Windsor and also the option to book with confidence and security.

Another website that offers the same accommodation as Airbnb.

Rental accommodation in Windsor for newcomers

One you decide to rent an apartment or house there are certain things specific to Canada to keep in mind. For example, make sure to agree who pays for utilities, and who is responsible for removing snow!

Property owners and landlords will usually require payslips or proof of income, bank statements and occasionally they may require references from previous landlords although lots of new immigrants to Windsor were homeowners in their previous country. Sometimes it does help to already have secured employment in the greater Windsor area.

All renters in Windsor have rights, so you need to familiarize yourself with those rights before you sign any agreement. Thankfully there are a number of Organizations set up in Windsor to help. These are called Newcomer services and a list of these can be found here: newcomer service

Newcomer subletting in Windsor Canada

Sometimes when a renter leaves for a few months they will sublet their accommodation. Quite often they leave some furnishings behind and for some newcomers to Windsor this can be an ideal option, especially if you’ve yet to buy furniture or if your shipment is delayed.

Business Name	Rating	Categories	Phone Number	Address
The Inn on Ferry Street	77 reviews	Bed & Breakfast	+13138716000	84 E Ferry St, Detroit, MI 48202
Stonecroft Inn	12 reviews	Hotels	+15199697600	3032 Dougall Avenue, Windsor, ON N9E 1S4, Canada
Aloft Detroit at the David Whitney	115 reviews	Hotels, Venues & Event Spaces	+13132371700	One Park Ave, Detroit, MI 48226
Kirk’s Bed & Breakfast	2 reviews	Hotels, Bed & Breakfast	+15192559346	406 Moy Avenue, Windsor, ON N9A 2N4, Canada
Best Western Plus Waterfront Hotel	47 reviews	Hotels	+15199735555	277 Riverside Dr W, Windsor, ON N9A 5K4, Canada
Detroit Foundation Hotel	95 reviews	Hotels	+13138005500	250 W Larned St, Detroit, MI 48226
Element Detroit at The Metropolitan	16 reviews	Hotels, Venues & Event Spaces	+13133240700	33 John R Street, Detroit, MI 48226
Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Windsor	8 reviews	Hotels, Venues & Event Spaces	+15199720770	1840 Huron Church Road, Windsor, ON N9C 2L5, Canada
Atheneum Suite Hotel	169 reviews	Hotels	+13139622323	1000 Brush St, Detroit, MI 48226
The Westin Book Cadillac Detroit	270 reviews	Hotels, Venues & Event Spaces	+13134421600	1114 Washington Blvd, Detroit, MI 48226