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. We recommend you stay at least 2 days in order to fully appreciate everything Windsor has to offer.

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. For delicious green meals, Côte Brasserie - Windsor (71-72 High Street Eton) and Meze Grill Kitchen (98 Peascod St) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Windsor.

When to visit Windsor

Windsor in March
Estimated hotel price
£79
1 night at 3-star hotel
Windsor in March
Estimated hotel price
£79
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 Eurostar. The train journey from Windsor to Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around £14 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £24 for a 1h 36m 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 INTERRENT , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Windsor, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Cambridge, the bus ride to Windsor takes 115 miles and will cost you around £9. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £4 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 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Windsor, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Windsor to Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around £14 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £24 for a 1h 36m 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 INTERRENT , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Windsor, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Cambridge, the bus ride to Windsor takes 115 miles and will cost you around £9. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £4 for a journey of 135 miles.

Airports near Windsor

Airlines serving Windsor

Lufthansa
Good (4,038 reviews)
KLM
Good (759 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,477 reviews)
British Airways
Good (3,810 reviews)
SWISS
Good (870 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,149 reviews)
Air France
Good (895 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,641 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,407 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (1,990 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,471 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (444 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (4,682 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Good (781 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (213 reviews)
Finnair
Good (941 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (739 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,053 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (4,664 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (774 reviews)
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Where to stay in Windsor

Average rates range from around £137 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £140 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
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£50+
Sofitel London Heathrow
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£122+
Macdonald Windsor Hotel
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£104+
Leonardo London Heathrow Airport
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£72+
Holiday Inn Express Windsor
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£126+
Sir Christopher Wren Hotel
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
£136+

Hiring a car in Windsor

Hiring a car in Windsor costs £21 per day, on average, or £43 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 62% cheaper than airport locations in Windsor.

Expect to pay £1.49 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 £17.88 and £23.84. The most frequently booked car type in Windsor is Mini (Fiat 500 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Ford Fiesta or similar) is, on average, 78% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Windsor costs £21 per day, on average, or £43 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 62% cheaper than airport locations in Windsor.

Expect to pay £1.49 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 £17.88 and £23.84. The most frequently booked car type in Windsor is Mini (Fiat 500 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Ford Fiesta or similar) is, on average, 78% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.