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 Ivy Winchester Brasserie (103-104 High Street) and Northbrook Arms (Stratton Lane, East Stratton) are great picks.

When to visit Winchester

Winchester in February
Estimated hotel price
£75
1 night at 3-star hotel
Winchester in February
Estimated hotel price
£75
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 13 km 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 Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Winchester to Cambridge takes 1h 06m and costs around £27 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £28 for a 1h 28m trip. Located 0.1 km from the city centre, Winchester is the busiest station in Winchester. Another popular train station is Winchester Shawford, located 5 km from the centre.

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 Turo and Hertz, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Winchester using National Express or FlixBus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Winchester takes 185 km and will cost you around £5. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £5 for a journey of 217 km. The most popular bus station is Winchester, located 0.8 km from the city centre of Winchester. Winchester Avington Turn is also a commonly used station, and is 5 km from the city centre.

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 Belfast and takes around 1h 15m.

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 £27 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £28 for a 1h 28m trip. Located 0.1 km from the city centre, Winchester is the busiest station in Winchester. Another popular train station is Winchester Shawford, located 5 km from the centre.

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 Turo and Hertz, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Winchester using National Express or FlixBus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Winchester takes 185 km and will cost you around £5. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £5 for a journey of 217 km. The most popular bus station is Winchester, located 0.8 km from the city centre of Winchester. Winchester Avington Turn is also a commonly used station, and is 5 km from the city centre.

Airports near Winchester

SOUSouthampton Eastleigh
BOHBournemouth

Airlines serving Winchester

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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 North, Winchester offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around £90 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £201 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Winchester, with prices from £33 to £2,512 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Winchester are about 7% 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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voco Winchester Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£79+
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Leonardo Royal Southampton Grand Harbour
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£68+
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The Winchester Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£81+
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Winchester Royal Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£67+
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Leonardo Hotel Southampton
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£55+
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Holiday Inn Express Southampton M27, Jct.7 By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£49+
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Hiring a car in Winchester

Hiring a car in Winchester costs £35 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.33 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 £15.94 and £21.25. The most frequently booked car type in Winchester is Compact (Jeep Avenger or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (MG 3 or similar) is, on average, 54% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Winchester costs £35 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.33 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 £15.94 and £21.25. The most frequently booked car type in Winchester is Compact (Jeep Avenger or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (MG 3 or similar) is, on average, 54% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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