Introduction
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, Hillthwaite (Hillthwaite Hotel) and The Ryebeck Hotel (Lyth Valley Road) are great picks.

When to visit Windermere

Windermere in November
Estimated hotel price
£196
1 night at 3-star hotel
Windermere in November
Estimated hotel price
£196
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 99 km from Windermere. Newcastle Airport (UK) is the most popular, with regular flights from British Airways, easyJet, American Airlines 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 only carrier operating train routes to Windermere. The train journey from Windermere to Birmingham takes 1h 35m and costs around £33 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £80 for a 4h 40m trip. The train station in Windermere is called Windermere, and is located 0.2 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Windermere is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 109 km from Windermere. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in Manchester.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Windermere using FlixBus or National Express. From Leeds, the bus ride to Windermere takes 113 km and will cost you around £13. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about £7 for a journey of 113 km.

Plane

Although Windermere doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Leeds/Bradford Airport (LBA), which is located 99 km from Windermere. Newcastle Airport (UK) is the most popular, with regular flights from British Airways, easyJet, American Airlines 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 only carrier operating train routes to Windermere. The train journey from Windermere to Birmingham takes 1h 35m and costs around £33 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £80 for a 4h 40m trip. The train station in Windermere is called Windermere, and is located 0.2 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Windermere is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 109 km from Windermere. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in Manchester.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Windermere using FlixBus or National Express. From Leeds, the bus ride to Windermere takes 113 km and will cost you around £13. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about £7 for a journey of 113 km.

Airports near Windermere

NCLNewcastle upon Tyne
LBALeeds/Bradford
MANManchester

Airlines serving Windermere

KLM
Good (1,493 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,905 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,869 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,306 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,402 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,916 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,176 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,564 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (905 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,561 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,748 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,559 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,727 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,915 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,188 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,381 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (399 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,196 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,428 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,268 reviews)
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Where to stay in Windermere

From 5-star hotels such as the Linthwaite House to great affordable options like the Elim House, Windermere offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around £119 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £198 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Windermere

Most booked hotels in Windermere

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Lakes Hotel & Spa
5 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
£157+
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Beech Hill Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£88+
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Burn How Garden Hotel - Bowness on Windermere
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£102+
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The Swan at Grasmere- The Inn Collection Group
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£104+
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The Daffodil Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£157+
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Yha Ambleside Hostel
1 star
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£40+
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Hiring a car in Windermere

Hiring a car in Windermere costs £53 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 51% more expensive than at Manchester.

Expect to pay £1.47 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 £17.63 and £23.50. Compact (Ford Focus or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Windermere, while also 7% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Windermere costs £53 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 51% more expensive than at Manchester.

Expect to pay £1.47 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 £17.63 and £23.50. Compact (Ford Focus or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Windermere, while also 7% cheaper than other types, on average.

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