Winchester travel guide
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You're Going to Love Winchester
With a population of 40,000, Winchester is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Winchester to see all of its attractions.
Where to Eat in Winchester
If you’re looking for affordable options, The Ivy Winchester Brasserie (103-104 High Street) and The Chesil Rectory (1 Chesil Street) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Côte Brasserie - Winchester (73 High Street) and The Kitchen@ Winchester Golf Academy (Down Farm Ln) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Winchester.
When to visit Winchester
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Winchester in July, when the average temperature is 17 °C, and the highest can go up to 22 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 2 °C, with an average temperature of 5 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in December, when precipitation is around 100 mm. In contrast, April is usually the driest month of the year in Winchester, with an average rainfall of 50 mm.
How to Get to Winchester
Plane
When flying to Winchester, you’ll arrive at Southampton Airport (SOU), which is located 8 miles from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Winchester departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 10m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Winchester, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Winchester to Cambridge takes 1h 06m and costs around £31 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £42 for a 1h 33m trip. Located 0.1 miles from the city centre, Winchester is the busiest station in Winchester. Another popular train station is Winchester Shawford, located 3 miles from the centre.
Car
Another option to get to Winchester is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 60 miles from Winchester. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Winchester, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Winchester takes 110 miles and will cost you around £6. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £5 for a journey of 130 miles. The most popular bus station is Winchester, located 0.5 miles from the city centre of Winchester. Winchester Avington Turn is also a commonly used station, and is 3 miles from the city centre.
Airlines serving Winchester
Where to stay in Winchester
Average rates range from around £116 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £204 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Winchester
Most booked hotels in Winchester
Hiring a car in Winchester
Hiring a car in Winchester costs £41 per day, on average.
Expect to pay £1.37 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 £16.44 and £21.92. The most frequently booked car type in Winchester is Intermediate (Nissan Qashqai or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Hyundai i10 or similar) is, on average, 78% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.