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

Windsor travel guide

Windsor Tourism | Windsor Guide

You're Going to Love Windsor

With a population of 28,324, Windsor 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 Windsor to see all of its attractions.

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Where to Eat in Windsor

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Ivy Royal Windsor Brasserie (31 High Street) and The Loch & The Tyne by Adam Handling (10 Crimp Hill) are great picks.

When to visit Windsor

Windsor in January
Estimated hotel price
£114
1 night at 3-star hotel
Windsor in January
Estimated hotel price
£114
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Windsor

Plane

When flying to Windsor, you’ll arrive at London Heathrow Airport (LHR), which is located 7 miles from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Windsor departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 10m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Windsor, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Windsor to Lille takes 1h 20m and costs around £34 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £15 for a 1h 33m trip. Located 0.3 miles from the city centre, Windsor And Eton Central is the busiest station in Windsor. Another popular train station is Windsor & Eton Riverside, located 0.5 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Windsor is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 21 miles from Windsor. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Budget, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Windsor using National Express or FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Windsor takes 130 miles and will cost you around £5. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £6 for a journey of 145 miles.

Plane

When flying to Windsor, you’ll arrive at London Heathrow Airport (LHR), which is located 7 miles from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Windsor departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 10m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Windsor, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Windsor to Lille takes 1h 20m and costs around £34 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £15 for a 1h 33m trip. Located 0.3 miles from the city centre, Windsor And Eton Central is the busiest station in Windsor. Another popular train station is Windsor & Eton Riverside, located 0.5 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Windsor is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 21 miles from Windsor. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Budget, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Windsor using National Express or FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Windsor takes 130 miles and will cost you around £5. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £6 for a journey of 145 miles.

Airports near Windsor

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Windsor

KLM
Good (1,440 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,718 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,680 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,051 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,176 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,849 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,087 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,164 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,715 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,522 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,469 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (894 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,624 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,654 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,370 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,130 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,174 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,349 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,431 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,721 reviews)
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Where to stay in Windsor

Average rates range from around £103 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £134 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Windsor

Most booked hotels in Windsor

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Holiday Inn Express Windsor By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£86+
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Sofitel London Heathrow
5 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£123+
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Hyatt Place London Heathrow Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£69+
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Sir Christopher Wren Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£133+
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Holiday Inn London - Heathrow Bath Road By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£67+
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Castle Hotel Windsor
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£117+
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Hiring a car in Windsor

Hiring a car in Windsor costs £49 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.36 per litre in Windsor (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £16.29 and £21.72. Compact (Class Compact Wagon or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Windsor, while also 55% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Windsor costs £49 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.36 per litre in Windsor (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £16.29 and £21.72. Compact (Class Compact Wagon or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Windsor, while also 55% cheaper than other types, on average.

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