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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 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 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 32m and costs around £16 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Norwich, expect to pay about £33 for a 1h 45m 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 SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , 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 130 miles and will cost you around £5. From Coventry, the ticket costs about £5 for a journey of 155 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 32m and costs around £16 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Norwich, expect to pay about £33 for a 1h 45m 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 SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , 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 130 miles and will cost you around £5. From Coventry, the ticket costs about £5 for a journey of 155 miles.

Airports near Windsor

Airlines serving Windsor

Lufthansa
Good (6,942 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,319 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,712 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,565 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,899 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,743 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,642 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,422 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (767 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,616 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,199 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,541 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (344 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (8,900 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,321 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,266 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,755 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,060 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,827 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,177 reviews)
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Where to stay in Windsor

Average rates range from around £146 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £136 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Windsor

Most booked hotels in Windsor

Macdonald Windsor Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£127+
Holiday Inn Express London Heathrow T4
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£73+
Leonardo London Heathrow Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£78+
Hyatt Place London Heathrow Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£78+
Castle Hotel Windsor
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£132+
Sofitel London Heathrow
5 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£147+

Hiring a car in Windsor

Hiring a car in Windsor costs £32 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.34 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 £16.08 and £21.44. 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, 59% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Windsor costs £32 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.34 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 £16.08 and £21.44. 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, 59% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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