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.
Activities & attractions in Winchester
Activities
Where to Eat in Winchester
If you’re looking for affordable options, The Ivy Winchester Brasserie (103-104 High Street) and Northbrook Arms (Stratton Lane, East Stratton) are great picks.
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 13 km from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Winchester departs from Edinburgh and takes around 1h 24m.
Car
Another option to get to Winchester is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 96 km from Winchester. You’ll find branches of Rentacar and H-Lead Hospitality, among others, in London.
Airlines serving Winchester
Where to stay in Winchester
From 5-star hotels such as the Lainston House to great affordable options like the Days Inn by Wyndham Sutton Scotney South, Winchester offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around £118 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £197 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Winchester, with prices from £35 to £468 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Winchester are about 74% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Winchester
Most booked hotels in Winchester
Hiring a car in Winchester
Hiring a car in Winchester costs £33 per day, on average.
Expect to pay £1.74 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 £20.86 and £27.81. The most frequently booked car type in Winchester is Mini (Fiat 500 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Citroen C3 or similar) is, on average, 51% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.