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 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 April
Estimated hotel price
£120
1 night at 3-star hotel
Windsor in April
Estimated hotel price
£120
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 Glasgow and takes around 1h 20m.

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 U-Save, among others, in London.

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 Glasgow and takes around 1h 20m.

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 U-Save, among others, in London.

Airports near Windsor

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Windsor

Lufthansa
Good (8,057 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,529 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,047 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,405 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,411 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,968 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,233 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,605 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,818 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (932 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,726 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,585 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,822 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,172 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,198 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,408 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (411 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,452 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,375 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,273 reviews)
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Where to stay in Windsor

Average rates range from around £128 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £152 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Windsor

Most booked hotels in Windsor

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Holiday Inn Express Windsor By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£110+
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Macdonald Windsor Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£128+
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Sofitel London Heathrow
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£133+
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Holiday Inn London - Heathrow Bath Road By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£93+
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B&b Hotel London Heathrow
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£45+
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Castle Hotel Windsor
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£142+
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Hiring a car in Windsor

Hiring a car in Windsor costs £33 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.60 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 £19.15 and £25.54. 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, 49% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Windsor costs £33 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.60 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 £19.15 and £25.54. 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, 49% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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