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
£122
1 night at 3-star hotel
Windsor in January
Estimated hotel price
£122
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 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Windsor, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Windsor to Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around £16 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £38 for a 1h 35m 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 Avis, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Windsor using National Express or FlixBus. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Windsor takes 120 miles and will cost you around £8. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £4 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 Belfast and takes around 1h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Windsor, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Windsor to Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around £16 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £38 for a 1h 35m 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 Avis, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Windsor using National Express or FlixBus. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Windsor takes 120 miles and will cost you around £8. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £4 for a journey of 130 miles.

Airports near Windsor

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Windsor

KLM
Good (1,430 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,612 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,562 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,011 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,077 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,804 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,040 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,678 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,430 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,066 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,502 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,500 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (875 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,329 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,592 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,084 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,143 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,411 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,402 reviews)
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Where to stay in Windsor

Average rates range from around £105 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £153 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)
£117+
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Holiday Inn Express London Heathrow T4 By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£65+
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Leonardo London Heathrow Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£72+
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Sofitel London Heathrow
5 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£119+
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Hyatt Place London Heathrow Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£75+
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Castle Hotel Windsor
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£109+
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Hiring a car in Windsor

Hiring a car in Windsor costs £33 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 £16.10 and £21.47. The most frequently booked car type in Windsor is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Class Economy Car or similar) is, on average, 47% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Windsor costs £33 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 £16.10 and £21.47. The most frequently booked car type in Windsor is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Class Economy Car or similar) is, on average, 47% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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