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.

Where to Eat in Windsor

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Ivy Royal Windsor Brasserie (31 High Street) and Bel and The Dragon - Windsor (Thames Street) are great picks.

When to visit Windsor

Windsor in January
Estimated hotel price
£123
1 night at 3-star hotel
Windsor in January
Estimated hotel price
£123
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 Edinburgh and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Windsor, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Windsor to Oxted takes 0h 33m and costs around £14 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £14 for a 1h 28m 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 DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Windsor, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Windsor takes 130 miles and will cost you around £3. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £6 for a journey of 130 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 Edinburgh and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Windsor, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Windsor to Oxted takes 0h 33m and costs around £14 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £14 for a 1h 28m 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 DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Windsor, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Windsor takes 130 miles and will cost you around £3. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £6 for a journey of 130 miles.

Airports near Windsor

Airlines serving Windsor

Lufthansa
Good (4,604 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
SWISS
Good (927 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,444 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,591 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,281 reviews)
Air France
Good (973 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,547 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,921 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,710 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (226 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
LOT
Good (683 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,161 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (911 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (835 reviews)
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Where to stay in Windsor

Average rates range from around £152 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £162 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Windsor

Most booked hotels in Windsor

Premier Inn Heathrow Airport Terminal 4
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£66+
Macdonald Windsor Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£138+
Sofitel London Heathrow
5 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£163+
Leonardo London Heathrow Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£95+
Castle Hotel Windsor
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£152+
Legoland Windsor Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£107+

Hiring a car in Windsor

Hiring a car in Windsor costs £21 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.48 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 £17.76 and £23.68. Compact (Class Compact Car or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Windsor, while also 83% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Windsor costs £21 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.48 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 £17.76 and £23.68. Compact (Class Compact Car or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Windsor, while also 83% cheaper than other types, on average.