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 Orlando and takes around 8h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Winchester, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Winchester to Brighton takes 1h 05m and costs around $46 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Cambridge, expect to pay about $36 for a 1h 08m trip. Located 0.1 km from the city center, Winchester is the busiest station in Winchester. Another popular train station is Winchester Shawford, located 5 km from the center.

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 U-Save and ADDCAR RENTAL , among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Winchester using FlixBus or National Express. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Winchester takes 233 km and will cost you around $15. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $10 for a journey of 249 km. The most popular bus station is Winchester, located 0.8 km from downtown Winchester. Winchester Avington Turn is also a commonly used station, and is 5 km from the city center.

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 Orlando and takes around 8h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Winchester, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Winchester to Brighton takes 1h 05m and costs around $46 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Cambridge, expect to pay about $36 for a 1h 08m trip. Located 0.1 km from the city center, Winchester is the busiest station in Winchester. Another popular train station is Winchester Shawford, located 5 km from the center.

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 U-Save and ADDCAR RENTAL , among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Winchester using FlixBus or National Express. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Winchester takes 233 km and will cost you around $15. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $10 for a journey of 249 km. The most popular bus station is Winchester, located 0.8 km from downtown Winchester. Winchester Avington Turn is also a commonly used station, and is 5 km from the city center.

Airports near Winchester

SOUSouthampton Eastleigh
BOHBournemouth

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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 $116 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $294 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Winchester, with prices from $42 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 67% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

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Where to stay in popular areas of Winchester

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voco Southampton
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 2611 reviews)
$115+
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voco Winchester Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 2539 reviews)
$100+
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The Winchester Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 3661 reviews)
$123+
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Leonardo Hotel Southampton
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 4962 reviews)
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Holiday Inn Express Southampton M27, Jct.7 By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8, 3721 reviews)
$84+
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New Place
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Renting a car in Winchester

Renting a car in Winchester costs $43 per day, on average, or $86 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $8.03 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 $96.30 and $128.40. Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Winchester, while also 63% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Winchester costs $43 per day, on average, or $86 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $8.03 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 $96.30 and $128.40. Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Winchester, while also 63% cheaper than other types, on average.

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