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

Winchester travel guide

Winchester Tourism | Winchester Guide

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. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Winchester has to offer.

Where to Eat in Winchester

If you’re looking for affordable options, Village Square Restaurant (103 N Loudoun St) and Uno Pizzeria & Grill – Old Town Winchester (103 E Piccadilly St) are great picks.

When to visit Winchester

Winchester in November
Estimated hotel price
$105
1 night at 3-star hotel
Winchester in November
Estimated hotel price
$105
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 46m.

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 Movly, among others, in Washington, D.C..

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 46m.

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 Movly, among others, in Washington, D.C..

Airports near Winchester

Airlines serving Winchester

KLM
Good (1,530 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,067 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,426 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,414 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,247 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,613 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,878 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,594 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,848 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,244 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,203 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,415 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,461 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,388 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,294 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,001 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,564 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (312 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (226 reviews)
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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 By IHG.

Where to stay in popular areas of Winchester

Most booked hotels in Winchester

The George Washington - A Wyndham Grand Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, 973 reviews)
$133+
Spark by Hilton Winchester
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 497 reviews)
$84+
La Quinta by Wyndham Winchester
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1878 reviews)
$110+
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Winchester, VA
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 2108 reviews)
$89+
Travelodge by Wyndham Winchester
2 stars
Good (7.8, 2146 reviews)
$75+
Sleep Inn & Suites Winchester near University
2 stars
Good (7.2, 1259 reviews)
$71+

Renting a car in Winchester

Renting a car in Winchester costs $53 per day, on average, or $158 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 45% cheaper than airport locations in Winchester.

Expect to pay $4.47 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 $53.60 and $71.47. The most frequently booked car type in Winchester is Compact (Chevrolet Equinox or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Jeep Cherokee or similar) are, on average, 55% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Winchester costs $53 per day, on average, or $158 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 45% cheaper than airport locations in Winchester.

Expect to pay $4.47 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 $53.60 and $71.47. The most frequently booked car type in Winchester is Compact (Chevrolet Equinox or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Jeep Cherokee or similar) are, on average, 55% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.