Winchester travel guide
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You're Going to Love Winchester
With a population of 26.203, Winchester is a must-see destination in Virginia, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Winchester deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
When to visit Winchester
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Winchester in July, when the average temperature is 24 °C, and the highest can go up to 31 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -5 °C, with an average temperature of 0 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 100 mm. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Winchester, with an average rainfall of 56 mm.
How to Get to Winchester
Plane
Although Winchester doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Hagerstown Regional (HGR), which is located 69 km from Winchester. The shortest flight to Winchester from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 11h 25m.
Train
Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Winchester, followed by Acela. The train journey from Winchester to Baltimore takes 0h 29m and costs around £4 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Richmond, expect to pay about £13 for a 1h 53m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Winchester is to pick up a car hire from Washington, D.C., which is about 102 km from Winchester. You’ll find branches of Budget and Avis, among others, in Washington, D.C..
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Winchester, including Megabus, Bus and CoachRun. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Winchester takes 282 km and will cost you around £10. From New York, the ticket costs about £10 for a journey of 443 km.
Airlines serving Winchester
Where to stay in Winchester
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Quality Inn and Candlewood Suites Winchester.
Where to stay in popular areas of Winchester
Most booked hotels in Winchester
Hiring a car in Winchester
Expect to pay £0.83 per litre in Winchester (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £9.95 and £13.26. The most frequently booked car type in Winchester is Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Honda Fit or similar) is, on average, 60% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.