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 December
Estimated hotel price
£172
1 night at 3-star hotel
Windermere in December
Estimated hotel price
£172
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, Qatar Airways, 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 most popular train carrier serving Windermere, followed by Cross Country. The train journey from Windermere to Bristol takes 2h 59m and costs around £22 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £36 for a 3h 10m 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 Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in Manchester.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Windermere using National Express or FlixBus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Windermere takes 113 km and will cost you around £9. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about £9 for a journey of 137 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, Qatar Airways, 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 most popular train carrier serving Windermere, followed by Cross Country. The train journey from Windermere to Bristol takes 2h 59m and costs around £22 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £36 for a 3h 10m 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 Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in Manchester.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Windermere using National Express or FlixBus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Windermere takes 113 km and will cost you around £9. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about £9 for a journey of 137 km.

Airports near Windermere

NCLNewcastle upon Tyne
LBALeeds/Bradford
MANManchester

Airlines serving Windermere

KLM
Good (1,442 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,736 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,690 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,085 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,198 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,855 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,094 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,189 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,721 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,524 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,485 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (894 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,644 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,658 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,374 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,140 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,351 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,174 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,434 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (382 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 £108 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £172 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
4 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
£149+
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Lakes Hotel & Spa
5 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
£145+
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Beech Hill Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£91+
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The Daffodil Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£94+
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Yha Ambleside Hostel
1 star
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£30+
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Low Wood Bay
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£177+
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Hiring a car in Windermere

Hiring a car in Windermere costs £52 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 49% more expensive than at Manchester.

Expect to pay £1.34 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 £15.98 and £21.30. Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Windermere, while also 43% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Windermere costs £52 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 49% more expensive than at Manchester.

Expect to pay £1.34 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 £15.98 and £21.30. Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Windermere, while also 43% cheaper than other types, on average.

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