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 99 km from Windermere. The shortest flight to Windermere from the United States departs from New York and takes around 9h.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Windermere, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Windermere to Liverpool takes 0h 33m and costs around $10 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Leeds, expect to pay about $7 for a 1h 17m trip. The train station in Windermere is called Windermere, and is located 0.2 km from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Windermere is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 176 km from Windermere. You’ll find branches of Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Sixt, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Windermere using National Express or FlixBus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Windermere takes 105 km and will cost you around $10. From Leeds, the ticket costs about $10 for a journey of 113 km.

Plane

Although Windermere doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Leeds/Bradford Airport (LBA), which is located 99 km from Windermere. The shortest flight to Windermere from the United States departs from New York and takes around 9h.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Windermere, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Windermere to Liverpool takes 0h 33m and costs around $10 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Leeds, expect to pay about $7 for a 1h 17m trip. The train station in Windermere is called Windermere, and is located 0.2 km from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Windermere is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 176 km from Windermere. You’ll find branches of Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Sixt, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Windermere using National Express or FlixBus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Windermere takes 105 km and will cost you around $10. From Leeds, the ticket costs about $10 for a journey of 113 km.

Airports near Windermere

NCLNewcastle upon Tyne
LBALeeds/Bradford
MANManchester

Airlines serving Windermere

KLM
Good (1,434 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,683 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,651 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,021 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,149 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,837 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,069 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,135 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,460 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,518 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,597 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (889 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,356 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,630 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,122 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,163 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,345 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,426 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (376 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 $143 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, 2056 reviews)
$198+
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Lakes Hotel & Spa
5 stars
Excellent (9.2, 2768 reviews)
$197+
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Beech Hill Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 2906 reviews)
$122+
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Brathay Hall - Brathay Trust
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1379 reviews)
$111+
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The Daffodil Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 2648 reviews)
$127+
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Yha Ambleside Hostel
1 star
Excellent (8.5, 2418 reviews)
$47+
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Renting a car in Windermere

Expect to pay $6.97 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 $83.58 and $111.44. The most frequently booked car type in Windermere is Compact (Nissan Juke or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Nissan Qashqai or similar) are, on average, 52% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $6.97 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 $83.58 and $111.44. The most frequently booked car type in Windermere is Compact (Nissan Juke or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Nissan Qashqai or similar) are, on average, 52% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.