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 Chesil Rectory (1 Chesil Street) and The Running Horse (88 Main Road) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Côte Brasserie - Winchester (73 High Street) and Brasserie Blanc Winchester (20 Jewry St 19) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Winchester.

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 6h 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Winchester, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Winchester to Southampton takes 1h 50m and costs around $38 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Cardiff, expect to pay about $58 for a 1h 53m 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 SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Winchester, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Winchester takes 95 miles and will cost you around $9. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $7 for a journey of 135 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 6h 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Winchester, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Winchester to Southampton takes 1h 50m and costs around $38 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Cardiff, expect to pay about $58 for a 1h 53m 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 SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Winchester, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Winchester takes 95 miles and will cost you around $9. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $7 for a journey of 135 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

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Where to stay in Winchester

Average rates range from around $135 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $324 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Days Inn by Wyndham Winchester M3 and Days Inn by Wyndham Sutton Scotney North. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Winchester, with prices from $41 to $2,196 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Winchester are about 30% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Most popular hotel in Winchester by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Winchester

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Leonardo Royal Southampton Grand Harbour
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 3205 reviews)
$150+
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voco Winchester Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1965 reviews)
$100+
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Holiday Inn Express Southampton M27, Jct.7
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 2979 reviews)
$96+
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Leonardo Hotel Southampton
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 3469 reviews)
$99+
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The Winchester Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 3149 reviews)
$125+
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Winchester Royal Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 2541 reviews)
$124+
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Renting a car in Winchester

Expect to pay $6.59 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 $79.04 and $105.39. The most frequently booked car type in Winchester is Full-size (Ford Galaxy or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Fiat 500 or similar) are, on average, 10% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $6.59 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 $79.04 and $105.39. The most frequently booked car type in Winchester is Full-size (Ford Galaxy or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Fiat 500 or similar) are, on average, 10% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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