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 February
Estimated hotel price
£122
1 night at 3-star hotel
Windsor in February
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 11 km from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Windsor departs from Edinburgh and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Windsor, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Windsor to Oxford takes 1h 05m and costs around £38 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from York, expect to pay about £24 for a 2h 20m 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 Turo and Rentacar, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Windsor using FlixBus or National Express. From Southampton, the bus ride to Windsor takes 193 km and will cost you around £7. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £13 for a journey of 233 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 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Windsor, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Windsor to Oxford takes 1h 05m and costs around £38 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from York, expect to pay about £24 for a 2h 20m 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 Turo and Rentacar, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Windsor using FlixBus or National Express. From Southampton, the bus ride to Windsor takes 193 km and will cost you around £7. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £13 for a journey of 233 km.

Airports near Windsor

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Windsor

KLM
Good (1,470 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,846 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,784 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,284 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,254 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,897 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,133 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,740 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,421 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,544 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,541 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (901 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,712 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,800 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,426 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,183 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,371 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,203 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,475 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (389 reviews)
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Where to stay in Windsor

Average rates range from around £110 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £147 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 (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£108+
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The Windsor Trooper
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£66+
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Sofitel London Heathrow
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£155+
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Holiday Inn London - Heathrow Bath Road By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£75+
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Hilton Garden Inn London Heathrow Terminals 2 and 3
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£149+
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Sir Christopher Wren Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£129+
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Hiring a car in Windsor

Hiring a car in Windsor costs £35 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.33 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 £15.89 and £21.19. 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 Compact car hire (Class Compact Wagon or similar) is, on average, 54% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Windsor costs £35 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.33 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 £15.89 and £21.19. 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 Compact car hire (Class Compact Wagon or similar) is, on average, 54% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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