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 March
Estimated hotel price
$100
1 night at 3-star hotel
Winchester in March
Estimated hotel price
$100
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 13 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Winchester from the United States departs from New York and takes around 6h 50m.

Car

Another option to get to Winchester is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 96 km from Winchester. You’ll find branches of ADDCAR RENTAL and U-Save, among others, in London.

Plane

When flying to Winchester, you’ll arrive at Southampton Airport (SOU), which is located 13 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Winchester from the United States departs from New York and takes around 6h 50m.

Car

Another option to get to Winchester is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 96 km from Winchester. You’ll find branches of ADDCAR RENTAL and U-Save, among others, in London.

Airports near Winchester

SOUSouthampton Eastleigh
BOHBournemouth

Airlines serving Winchester

Lufthansa
Good (8,237 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,575 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,225 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,079 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,464 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,589 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,254 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,650 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,731 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,662 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (967 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,220 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,986 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,199 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,658 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,532 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,429 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (430 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,490 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,606 reviews)
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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 South, Winchester offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $164 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $291 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Winchester, with prices from $43 to $620 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Winchester are about 68% 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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voco Winchester Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 2605 reviews)
$136+
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Portsmouth Marriott Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 3392 reviews)
$114+
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Leonardo Hotel Southampton
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 5443 reviews)
$83+
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Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth - North by IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 4711 reviews)
$81+
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Winchester Royal Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 3909 reviews)
$122+
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The Winchester Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 3877 reviews)
$126+
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Renting a car in Winchester

Renting a car in Winchester costs $35 per day, on average, or $70 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $8.59 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 $103.11 and $137.49. The most frequently booked car type in Winchester is Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Skoda Scala or similar) are, on average, 39% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Winchester costs $35 per day, on average, or $70 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $8.59 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 $103.11 and $137.49. The most frequently booked car type in Winchester is Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Skoda Scala or similar) are, on average, 39% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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