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
£118
1 night at 3-star hotel
Windsor in January
Estimated hotel price
£118
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 Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Windsor to Oxford takes 1h 06m and costs around £19 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Cambridge, expect to pay about £17 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 Turo and Rentacar, 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 135 miles and will cost you around £11. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £7 for a journey of 135 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 Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Windsor to Oxford takes 1h 06m and costs around £19 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Cambridge, expect to pay about £17 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 Turo and Rentacar, 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 135 miles and will cost you around £11. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £7 for a journey of 135 miles.

Airports near Windsor

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Windsor

KLM
Good (1,443 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,749 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,704 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,124 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,209 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,863 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,099 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,210 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,528 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,488 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (895 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,666 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,672 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,376 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,176 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,356 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,147 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,439 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (381 reviews)
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Where to stay in Windsor

Average rates range from around £101 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £128 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Windsor

Most booked hotels in Windsor

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Staybridge Suites London - Heathrow Bath Road By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£77+
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Holiday Inn Express Windsor By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£84+
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Sofitel London Heathrow
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£131+
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Leonardo London Heathrow Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£56+
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Castle Hotel Windsor
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£111+
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Legoland Windsor Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£68+
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Hiring a car in Windsor

Hiring a car in Windsor costs £23 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.30 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 £15.56 and £20.74. Compact (Class Compact Wagon or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Windsor, while also 49% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Windsor costs £23 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.30 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 £15.56 and £20.74. Compact (Class Compact Wagon or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Windsor, while also 49% cheaper than other types, on average.

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