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

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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Windermere to see all of its attractions.

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Where to Eat in Windermere

If you’re looking for affordable options, Cedar Manor Restaurant (Cedar Manor Hotel Ambleside Road) and Hillthwaite (Hillthwaite Hotel) are great picks.

When to visit Windermere

Windermere in February
Estimated hotel price
£163
1 night at 3-star hotel
Windermere in February
Estimated hotel price
£163
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, Finnair, British Airways and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Windermere departs from Belfast and takes around 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Windermere, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Windermere to Birmingham takes 2h 05m and costs around £34 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £86 for a 2h 46m trip. 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 Manchester, which is about 68 miles from Windermere. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Alamo, among others, in Manchester.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Windermere, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Windermere takes 70 miles and will cost you around £7. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about £7 for a journey of 80 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, Finnair, British Airways and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Windermere departs from Belfast and takes around 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Windermere, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Windermere to Birmingham takes 2h 05m and costs around £34 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £86 for a 2h 46m trip. 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 Manchester, which is about 68 miles from Windermere. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Alamo, among others, in Manchester.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Windermere, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Windermere takes 70 miles and will cost you around £7. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about £7 for a journey of 80 miles.

Airports near Windermere

NCLNewcastle upon Tyne
LBALeeds/Bradford
MANManchester

Airlines serving Windermere

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,936 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
Good (1,275 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
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Where to stay in Windermere

Average rates range from around £113 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £181 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Windermere

Most booked hotels in Windermere

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Ambleside Salutation Hotel & Spa, World Hotel Distinctive
4 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
£156+
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Lakes Hotel & Spa
5 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
£170+
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The Daffodil Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£163+
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Low Wood Bay Resort & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£201+
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Rothay Garden by Harbour Hotels
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£151+
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Yha Ambleside
1 star
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£34+
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Hiring a car in Windermere

Hiring a car in Windermere costs £57 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 43% more expensive than at Manchester.

Expect to pay £1.30 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 £15.58 and £20.77. Economy (Opel Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Windermere, while also 51% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Windermere costs £57 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 43% more expensive than at Manchester.

Expect to pay £1.30 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 £15.58 and £20.77. Economy (Opel Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Windermere, while also 51% cheaper than other types, on average.

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