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.
Activities & attractions in Windermere
Sports & Fitness
Activities
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
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.
Airlines serving Windermere
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
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.