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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 October
Estimated hotel price
£164
1 night at 3-star hotel
Windermere in October
Estimated hotel price
£164
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 Transpennine Express. The train journey from Windermere to London takes 3h 05m and costs around £36 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Edinburgh, expect to pay about £54 for a 3h 07m 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 Budget, among others, in Manchester.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Windermere using National Express or FlixBus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Windermere takes 84 miles and will cost you around £4. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £10 for a journey of 140 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 Transpennine Express. The train journey from Windermere to London takes 3h 05m and costs around £36 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Edinburgh, expect to pay about £54 for a 3h 07m 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 Budget, among others, in Manchester.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Windermere using National Express or FlixBus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Windermere takes 84 miles and will cost you around £4. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £10 for a journey of 140 miles.

Airports near Windermere

NCLNewcastle upon Tyne
LBALeeds/Bradford
MANManchester

Airlines serving Windermere

Lufthansa
Good (7,407 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,386 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,363 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,957 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,737 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,968 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,924 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,923 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,336 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,624 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (850 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,145 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,486 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,114 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,250 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,324 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (996 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (359 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,365 reviews)
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Where to stay in Windermere

From 5-star hotels such as the Linthwaite House Hotel to great affordable options like the Elim House, Windermere offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around £113 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £173 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)
£152+
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Ambleside Salutation Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£190+
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The Daffodil Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£150+
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Rothay Garden by Harbour Hotels
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£173+
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Low Wood Bay
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£174+
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Yha Windermere
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£29+
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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, 45% more expensive than at Manchester.

Expect to pay £1.33 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 £15.92 and £21.22. Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Windermere, while also 37% 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, 45% more expensive than at Manchester.

Expect to pay £1.33 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 £15.92 and £21.22. Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Windermere, while also 37% cheaper than other types, on average.

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