Introduction
What to do
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

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 Chesil Rectory (1 Chesil Street) and The Running Horse (88 Main Road) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Côte Brasserie - Winchester (73 High Street) and Brasserie Blanc Winchester (20 Jewry St 19) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Winchester.

When to visit Winchester

Winchester in January
Estimated hotel price
£65
1 night at 3-star hotel
Winchester in January
Estimated hotel price
£65
1 night at 3-star hotel

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.

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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 20m.

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 £17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £33 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 Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Winchester, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Winchester takes 95 miles and will cost you around £5. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £4 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.

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 20m.

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 £17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £33 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 Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Winchester, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Winchester takes 95 miles and will cost you around £5. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £4 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.

Airports near Winchester

SOUSouthampton Eastleigh
BOHBournemouth

Airlines serving Winchester

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
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Alaska Airlines
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TAP AIR PORTUGAL
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Etihad Airways
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Where to stay in Winchester

Average rates range from around £107 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £242 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Days Inn by Wyndham Winchester M3 and Days Inn by Wyndham Sutton Scotney North. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Winchester, with prices from £31 to £1,638 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Winchester are about 30% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Winchester

Most booked hotels in Winchester

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Leonardo Royal Southampton Grand Harbour
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£112+
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voco Winchester Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£75+
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Holiday Inn Express Southampton M27, Jct.7
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£72+
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Leonardo Hotel Southampton
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£74+
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The Winchester Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£93+
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Winchester Royal Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£92+
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Hiring a car in Winchester

Hiring a car in Winchester costs £33 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.30 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 £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in Winchester is Compact (Volkswagen Polo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Opel Corsa or similar) is, on average, 81% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Winchester costs £33 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.30 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 £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in Winchester is Compact (Volkswagen Polo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Opel Corsa or similar) is, on average, 81% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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