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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
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Winchester travel guide

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You're Going to Love Winchester

With a population of 26,203, Winchester is a must-see destination in Virginia, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Winchester deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Winchester

If you’re looking for affordable options, Village Square Restaurant (103 N Loudoun St) and The American Bar (147 N Loudoun St) are great picks.

When to visit Winchester

Winchester in January
Estimated hotel price
$89
1 night at 3-star hotel
Winchester in January
Estimated hotel price
$89
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Winchester in July, when the average temperature is 75.2 °F, and the highest can go up to 87.8 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 23 °F, with an average temperature of 32 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 3.9″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Winchester, with an average rainfall of 2.2″.

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How to Get to Winchester

Plane

Although Winchester doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Hagerstown Regional (HGR), which is located 43 miles from Winchester. The shortest domestic flight to Winchester departs from Atlanta and takes around 1h 40m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Winchester, followed by Acela. The train journey from Winchester to Baltimore takes 0h 37m and costs around $6 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Richmond, expect to pay about $19 for a 1h 53m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Winchester is to pick up a car rental from Washington, D.C., which is about 64 miles from Winchester. You’ll find branches of Turo and Alamo, among others, in Washington, D.C..

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Winchester, including Peter Pan Bus Lines, Washington Deluxe and CoachRun. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Winchester takes 170 miles and will cost you around $29. From New York, the ticket costs about $40 for a journey of 195 miles.

Plane

Although Winchester doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Hagerstown Regional (HGR), which is located 43 miles from Winchester. The shortest domestic flight to Winchester departs from Atlanta and takes around 1h 40m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Winchester, followed by Acela. The train journey from Winchester to Baltimore takes 0h 37m and costs around $6 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Richmond, expect to pay about $19 for a 1h 53m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Winchester is to pick up a car rental from Washington, D.C., which is about 64 miles from Winchester. You’ll find branches of Turo and Alamo, among others, in Washington, D.C..

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Winchester, including Peter Pan Bus Lines, Washington Deluxe and CoachRun. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Winchester takes 170 miles and will cost you around $29. From New York, the ticket costs about $40 for a journey of 195 miles.

Airports near Winchester

HGRHagerstown Regional
FDKFrederick

Airlines serving Winchester

KLM
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British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Iberia
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Air France
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United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,245 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
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LOT
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Finnair
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Alaska Airlines
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TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
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ITA Airways
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Singapore Airlines
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Cathay Pacific
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JetBlue
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Malaysia Airlines
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Where to stay in Winchester

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Winchester and Candlewood Suites Winchester.

Where to stay in popular areas of Winchester

Most booked hotels in Winchester

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The George Washington - A Wyndham Grand Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (9, 864 reviews)
$144+
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Winchester
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 1576 reviews)
$102+
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Holiday Inn Winchester Se-Historic Gateway
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 801 reviews)
$97+
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Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Winchester
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 504 reviews)
$92+
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Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Winchester, VA
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1886 reviews)
$104+
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Travelodge by Wyndham Winchester
2 stars
Good (7.8, 1844 reviews)
$68+
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Renting a car in Winchester

Renting a car in Winchester costs $51 per day, on average, or $102 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 15% cheaper than airport locations in Winchester.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Winchester (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Winchester is Full-size (Ford Transit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Ford Focus or similar) are, on average, 47% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Winchester costs $51 per day, on average, or $102 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 15% cheaper than airport locations in Winchester.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Winchester (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Winchester is Full-size (Ford Transit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Ford Focus or similar) are, on average, 47% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Winchester

Intermediate

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$36/day

Intermediate

Full-size

5 Adults, 2 Bags

$37/day

Full-size
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