Windermere travel guide

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You're Going to Love Windermere

With a population of 8,118, Windermere 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 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Windermere has to offer.

Where to Eat in Windermere

If you’re looking for affordable options, Cedar Manor Restaurant (Cedar Manor Hotel Ambleside Road) and The Miller Howe (Rayrigg Road) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Burlington's (The Beech Hill Hotel Newby Bridge Road) and The Boathouse | Bar & Restaurant (The Marina) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Windermere.

When to visit Windermere

Windermere in March
Estimated hotel price
£146
1 night at 3-star hotel
Windermere in March
Estimated hotel price
£146
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Windermere

Plane

Although Windermere doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Leeds/Bradford Airport (LBA), which is located 62 miles from Windermere. Newcastle Airport (UK) is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, British Airways, Cathay Pacific and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Windermere departs from London and takes around 1h 25m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Windermere, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train station in Windermere is called Windermere, and is located 0.1 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Windermere is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 109 miles from Windermere. You’ll find branches of INTERRENT and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Windermere, including National Express, FlixBus and Regiojet. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Windermere takes 325 miles and will cost you around £39. From London, the ticket costs about £69 for a journey of 385 miles.

Plane

Although Windermere doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Leeds/Bradford Airport (LBA), which is located 62 miles from Windermere. Newcastle Airport (UK) is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, British Airways, Cathay Pacific and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Windermere departs from London and takes around 1h 25m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Windermere, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train station in Windermere is called Windermere, and is located 0.1 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Windermere is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 109 miles from Windermere. You’ll find branches of INTERRENT and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Windermere, including National Express, FlixBus and Regiojet. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Windermere takes 325 miles and will cost you around £39. From London, the ticket costs about £69 for a journey of 385 miles.

Airports near Windermere

Airlines serving Windermere

Lufthansa
Good (4,038 reviews)
KLM
Good (759 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,477 reviews)
British Airways
Good (3,810 reviews)
SWISS
Good (870 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,149 reviews)
Air France
Good (895 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,641 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,407 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (1,990 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,471 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (444 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (4,682 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Good (781 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (213 reviews)
Finnair
Good (941 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (739 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,053 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (774 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (328 reviews)
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Where to stay in Windermere

Average rates range from around £95 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £150 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Windermere

Most booked hotels in Windermere

Ambleside Salutation Hotel & Spa, World Hotel Distinctive
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
£145+
Lakes Hotel & Spa
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£153+
The Daffodil Hotel & Spa
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£128+
Yha Ambleside
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£15+
The Fisherbeck
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£69+
The Inn At Grasmere
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£106+

Hiring a car in Windermere

Hiring a car in Windermere costs £52 per day, on average, or £156 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 59% more expensive than at Carlisle Lake District.

Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Windermere (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 Windermere is Economy (Class Economy Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Ford Focus or similar) is, on average, 64% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Windermere costs £52 per day, on average, or £156 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 59% more expensive than at Carlisle Lake District.

Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Windermere (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 Windermere is Economy (Class Economy Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Ford Focus or similar) is, on average, 64% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.