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

Windsor travel guide

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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, Bel and The Dragon - Windsor (Thames Street) and The Ivy Royal Windsor Brasserie (31 High Street) are great picks.

When to visit Windsor

Windsor in August
Estimated hotel price
£111
1 night at 3-star hotel
Windsor in August
Estimated hotel price
£111
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 11 km from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Windsor departs from Edinburgh and takes around 1h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Windsor, followed by West Midlands Railway. The train journey from Windsor to Southampton takes 1h 46m and costs around £18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Norwich, expect to pay about £16 for a 1h 48m trip. Located 0.5 km from the city centre, Windsor And Eton Central is the busiest station in Windsor. Another popular train station is Windsor & Eton Riverside, located 0.7 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Windsor is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 34 km from Windsor. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Windsor, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Windsor takes 209 km and will cost you around £4. From Bournemouth, the ticket costs about £6 for a journey of 266 km.

Plane

When flying to Windsor, you’ll arrive at London Heathrow Airport (LHR), which is located 11 km from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Windsor departs from Edinburgh and takes around 1h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Windsor, followed by West Midlands Railway. The train journey from Windsor to Southampton takes 1h 46m and costs around £18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Norwich, expect to pay about £16 for a 1h 48m trip. Located 0.5 km from the city centre, Windsor And Eton Central is the busiest station in Windsor. Another popular train station is Windsor & Eton Riverside, located 0.7 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Windsor is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 34 km from Windsor. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Windsor, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Windsor takes 209 km and will cost you around £4. From Bournemouth, the ticket costs about £6 for a journey of 266 km.

Airports near Windsor

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Windsor

Lufthansa
Good (7,193 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,368 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,095 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,652 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,962 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,893 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,818 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,467 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (806 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,844 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,288 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,590 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,413 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,682 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,093 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (351 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,221 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,355 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,311 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,912 reviews)
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Where to stay in Windsor

Average rates range from around £147 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £158 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Windsor

Most booked hotels in Windsor

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Macdonald Windsor Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£152+
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Holiday Inn Express London Heathrow T4
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£95+
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Leonardo London Heathrow Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£103+
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Sofitel London Heathrow
5 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£145+
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Castle Hotel Windsor
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£146+
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Hyatt Place London Heathrow Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£84+
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Hiring a car in Windsor

Hiring a car in Windsor costs £43 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.35 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 £16.15 and £21.53. The most frequently booked car type in Windsor is Standard (Class Standard Van or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Ford Fiesta or similar) is, on average, 57% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Windsor costs £43 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.35 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 £16.15 and £21.53. The most frequently booked car type in Windsor is Standard (Class Standard Van or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Ford Fiesta or similar) is, on average, 57% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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