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. We recommend you stay at least 1 days in order to fully appreciate everything Winchester has to offer.
Activities & attractions in Winchester
Where to Eat in Winchester
If you’re looking for affordable options, The Ivy Winchester Brasserie (103-104 High Street) and River Cottage Canteen - Winchester (Abbey Mill Abbey Mill Gardens) 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 8 miles from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Winchester departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 15m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Winchester, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Winchester to Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around £14 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £24 for a 1h 36m 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 INTERRENT , among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Winchester, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Cambridge, the bus ride to Winchester takes 115 miles and will cost you around £9. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £4 for a journey of 135 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 £107 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £175 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 £32 per day, on average.
It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 8% cheaper than airport locations in Winchester.
Expect to pay £1.49 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 £17.88 and £23.84. 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 Economy car hire (Renault Clio or similar) is, on average, 67% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.