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

Winchester travel guide

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You're Going to Love Winchester

With a population of 40,000, Winchester is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. It is one of the most popular cities to visit 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, The Ivy Winchester Brasserie (103-104 High Street) and Northbrook Arms (Stratton Lane, East Stratton) are great picks.

When to visit Winchester

Winchester in February
Estimated hotel price
$76
1 night at 3-star hotel
Winchester in February
Estimated hotel price
$76
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Winchester in July, when the average temperature is 62.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 71.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 35.6 °F, with an average temperature of 41 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in December, when precipitation is around 3.9″. In contrast, April is usually the driest month of the year in Winchester, with an average rainfall of 2″.

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How to Get to Winchester

Plane

When flying to Winchester, you’ll arrive at Southampton Airport (SOU), which is located 8 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Winchester from the United States departs from New York and takes around 9h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Winchester, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Winchester to Bristol takes 2h 10m and costs around $62 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Paris, expect to pay about $63 for a 2h 27m trip. Located 0.1 miles from the city center, Winchester is the busiest station in Winchester. Another popular train station is Winchester Shawford, located 3 miles from the center.

Car

Another option to get to Winchester is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 60 miles from Winchester. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Budget, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Winchester using FlixBus or National Express. From Bristol, the bus ride to Winchester takes 135 miles and will cost you around $19. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $18 for a journey of 140 miles. The most popular bus station is Winchester, located 0.5 miles from downtown Winchester. Winchester Avington Turn is also a commonly used station, and is 3 miles from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Winchester, you’ll arrive at Southampton Airport (SOU), which is located 8 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Winchester from the United States departs from New York and takes around 9h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Winchester, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Winchester to Bristol takes 2h 10m and costs around $62 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Paris, expect to pay about $63 for a 2h 27m trip. Located 0.1 miles from the city center, Winchester is the busiest station in Winchester. Another popular train station is Winchester Shawford, located 3 miles from the center.

Car

Another option to get to Winchester is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 60 miles from Winchester. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Budget, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Winchester using FlixBus or National Express. From Bristol, the bus ride to Winchester takes 135 miles and will cost you around $19. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $18 for a journey of 140 miles. The most popular bus station is Winchester, located 0.5 miles from downtown Winchester. Winchester Avington Turn is also a commonly used station, and is 3 miles from the city center.

Airports near Winchester

SOUSouthampton Eastleigh
BOHBournemouth

Airlines serving Winchester

KLM
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British Airways
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Where to stay in Winchester

From 5-star hotels such as the Lainston House to great affordable options like the Days Inn by Wyndham Sutton Scotney North, Winchester offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $97 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $264 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Winchester, with prices from $39 to $737 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Winchester are about 53% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Most popular hotel in Winchester by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Winchester

Most booked hotels in Winchester

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The Running Horse
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 1784 reviews)
$92+
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voco Winchester Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 2136 reviews)
$81+
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The Winchester Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 3399 reviews)
$103+
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Leonardo Hotel Southampton
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 3794 reviews)
$72+
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New Place
4 stars
Good (7.8, 2701 reviews)
$73+
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Ibis Portsmouth Centre
3 stars
Good (7.7, 3936 reviews)
$55+
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Renting a car in Winchester

Expect to pay $6.74 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 $80.86 and $107.81. The most frequently booked car type in Winchester is Economy (Citroen C3 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Juke or similar) are, on average, 46% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $6.74 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 $80.86 and $107.81. The most frequently booked car type in Winchester is Economy (Citroen C3 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Juke or similar) are, on average, 46% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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