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 September
Estimated hotel price
$75
1 night at 3-star hotel
Winchester in September
Estimated hotel price
$75
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 Miami and takes around 8h 30m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Winchester, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Winchester to Cambridge takes 1h 06m and costs around $37 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $22 for a 1h 33m 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 U-Save and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Winchester using National Express or FlixBus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Winchester takes 130 miles and will cost you around $7. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $11 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 Miami and takes around 8h 30m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Winchester, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Winchester to Cambridge takes 1h 06m and costs around $37 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $22 for a 1h 33m 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 U-Save and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Winchester using National Express or FlixBus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Winchester takes 130 miles and will cost you around $7. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $11 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

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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 $121 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $265 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Winchester, with prices from $41 to $3,311 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Winchester are about 19% cheaper 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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voco Winchester Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 2056 reviews)
$97+
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Leonardo Royal Southampton Grand Harbour
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 3394 reviews)
$103+
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The Winchester Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 3306 reviews)
$119+
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Winchester Royal Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 2743 reviews)
$103+
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Leonardo Hotel Southampton
4 stars
Excellent (8, 3674 reviews)
$74+
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Holiday Inn Express Southampton M27, Jct.7 By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8, 3146 reviews)
$65+
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Renting a car in Winchester

Expect to pay $6.85 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 $82.22 and $109.63. The most frequently booked car type in Winchester is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) are, on average, 54% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $6.85 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 $82.22 and $109.63. The most frequently booked car type in Winchester is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) are, on average, 54% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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