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
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″.
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 10h 20m.
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 ADDCAR RENTAL and U-Save, among others, in London.
Airlines serving Winchester
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 $163 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $257 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Winchester, with prices from $45 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 63% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Winchester
Most booked hotels in Winchester
Renting a car in Winchester
Renting a car in Winchester costs $46 per day, on average, or $93 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
Expect to pay $8.71 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 $104.48 and $139.30. Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Winchester, while also 48% cheaper than other types, on average.