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

Windermere travel guide

Windermere Tourism | Windermere Guide

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.

Article

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 7h 14m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Windermere. The train journey from Windermere to Glasgow takes 3h 15m and costs around $149 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Edinburgh, expect to pay about $157 for a 3h 15m 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 Alamo and DRIVALIA , among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Windermere using FlixBus or National Express. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Windermere takes 129 km and will cost you around $9. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $12 for a journey of 209 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 7h 14m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Windermere. The train journey from Windermere to Glasgow takes 3h 15m and costs around $149 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Edinburgh, expect to pay about $157 for a 3h 15m 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 Alamo and DRIVALIA , among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Windermere using FlixBus or National Express. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Windermere takes 129 km and will cost you around $9. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $12 for a journey of 209 km.

Airports near Windermere

NCLNewcastle upon Tyne
LBALeeds/Bradford
MANManchester

Airlines serving Windermere

KLM
Good (1,478 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,867 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,819 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,326 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,276 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,903 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,153 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,552 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,477 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (902 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,542 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,722 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,732 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,838 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,182 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,374 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (395 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,429 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,176 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,229 reviews)
Show more

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 $118 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $220 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Windermere

Most booked hotels in Windermere

See all
Ambleside Salutation Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (9.3, 2087 reviews)
$244+
View
Lakes Hotel & Spa
5 stars
Excellent (9.2, 2779 reviews)
$195+
View
Beech Hill Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 2923 reviews)
$121+
View
Burn How Garden Hotel - Bowness on Windermere
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1563 reviews)
$121+
View
The Daffodil Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 2663 reviews)
$165+
View
Yha Ambleside Hostel
1 star
Excellent (8.5, 2436 reviews)
$40+
View

Renting a car in Windermere

Expect to pay $7.08 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 $84.94 and $113.26. 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 (Opel Corsa or similar) are, on average, 61% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $7.08 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 $84.94 and $113.26. 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 (Opel Corsa or similar) are, on average, 61% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.