Introduction
What to do
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Windsor travel guide

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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, The Winning Post (The Winning Post Winkfield) and The Loch & The Tyne by Adam Handling (10 Crimp Hill) are great picks.

When to visit Windsor

Windsor in October
Estimated hotel price
£122
1 night at 3-star hotel
Windsor in October
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 Great Western Railway. The train journey from Windsor to Oxford takes 0h 54m and costs around £31 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £26 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 Turo and U-Save, 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 £6 for a journey of 140 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 Great Western Railway. The train journey from Windsor to Oxford takes 0h 54m and costs around £31 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £26 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 Turo and U-Save, 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 £6 for a journey of 140 miles.

Airports near Windsor

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Windsor

KLM
Good (1,406 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,541 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,992 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,487 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,031 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,776 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,001 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,999 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,482 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,394 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,659 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (862 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,372 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,545 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,283 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,135 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,211 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,043 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,333 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,388 reviews)
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Where to stay in Windsor

Average rates range from around £129 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £149 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)
£115+
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Holiday Inn Express London Heathrow T4 By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£71+
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Leonardo London Heathrow Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£81+
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Sofitel London Heathrow
5 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£132+
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Castle Hotel Windsor
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£115+
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Hyatt Place London Heathrow Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£75+
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Hiring a car in Windsor

Hiring a car in Windsor costs £30 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.36 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 £16.23 and £21.64. The most frequently booked car type in Windsor is Intermediate (Peugeot 5008 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, 49% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Windsor costs £30 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.36 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 £16.23 and £21.64. The most frequently booked car type in Windsor is Intermediate (Peugeot 5008 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, 49% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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