Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Windermere travel guide

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You're Going to Love Windermere

With a population of 8,118, Windermere is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Windermere deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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Where to Eat in Windermere

If you’re looking for affordable options, Hillthwaite (Hillthwaite Hotel) and The Ryebeck Hotel (Lyth Valley Road) are great picks.

When to visit Windermere

Windermere in December
Estimated hotel price
$87
1 night at 3-star hotel
Windermere in December
Estimated hotel price
$87
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Windermere

Plane

Although Windermere doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Leeds/Bradford Airport (LBA), which is located 62 miles from Windermere.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Windermere, followed by Northern Rail. The train station in Windermere is called Windermere, and is located 0.1 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Windermere is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 109 miles from Windermere. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Windermere using FlixBus or National Express.

Plane

Although Windermere doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Leeds/Bradford Airport (LBA), which is located 62 miles from Windermere.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Windermere, followed by Northern Rail. The train station in Windermere is called Windermere, and is located 0.1 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Windermere is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 109 miles from Windermere. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Windermere using FlixBus or National Express.

Airports near Windermere

NCLNewcastle upon Tyne
LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
LBALeeds/Bradford

Airlines serving Windermere

KLM
Good (1,450 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,773 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,720 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,173 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,108 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,728 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,531 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,509 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,387 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,357 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,159 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,451 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,135 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (192 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (293 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,259 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (657 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,701 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,446 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,916 reviews)
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Where to stay in Windermere

From 5-star hotels such as the Linthwaite House to great affordable options like the Elim House, Windermere offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $113 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $225 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Windermere

Most booked hotels in Windermere

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Ambleside Salutation Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (9.3, 2080 reviews)
$200+
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Lakes Hotel & Spa
5 stars
Excellent (9.2, 2779 reviews)
$199+
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Beech Hill Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 2923 reviews)
$130+
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The Traveller's Rest
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 1202 reviews)
$61+
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Burn How Garden Hotel - Bowness on Windermere
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1563 reviews)
$122+
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The Daffodil Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 2663 reviews)
$158+
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Renting a car in Windermere

Expect to pay $6.93 per gallon in Windermere (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $83.13 and $110.84. The most frequently booked car type in Windermere is Compact (Ford Focus or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) are, on average, 56% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $6.93 per gallon in Windermere (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $83.13 and $110.84. The most frequently booked car type in Windermere is Compact (Ford Focus or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) are, on average, 56% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.