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, Cedar Manor Restaurant (Cedar Manor Hotel Ambleside Road) and Hillthwaite (Hillthwaite Hotel) are great picks.

When to visit Windermere

Windermere in February
Estimated hotel price
$97
1 night at 3-star hotel
Windermere in February
Estimated hotel price
$97
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. The shortest flight to Windermere from the United States departs from New York and takes around 8h 50m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Windermere, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Windermere to Liverpool takes 0h 31m and costs around $9 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $45 for a 1h 40m trip. 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 Hertz, 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 84 miles and will cost you around $5. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $14 for a journey of 140 miles.

Plane

Although Windermere doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Leeds/Bradford Airport (LBA), which is located 62 miles from Windermere. The shortest flight to Windermere from the United States departs from New York and takes around 8h 50m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Windermere, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Windermere to Liverpool takes 0h 31m and costs around $9 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $45 for a 1h 40m trip. 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 Hertz, 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 84 miles and will cost you around $5. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $14 for a journey of 140 miles.

Airports near Windermere

NCLNewcastle upon Tyne
LBALeeds/Bradford
MANManchester

Airlines serving Windermere

Lufthansa
Good (7,407 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,386 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,363 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,957 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,737 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,968 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,924 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,923 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,336 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,624 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (850 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,145 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,486 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,114 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,250 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,324 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (996 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (359 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,365 reviews)
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Where to stay in Windermere

From 5-star hotels such as the Linthwaite House Hotel to great affordable options like the Elim House, Windermere offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $152 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $224 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Windermere

Most booked hotels in Windermere

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Lakes Hotel & Spa
5 stars
Excellent (9.2, 2678 reviews)
$208+
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Ambleside Salutation Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, 2009 reviews)
$259+
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The Daffodil Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 2553 reviews)
$205+
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The Swan at Grasmere- The Inn Collection Group
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1800 reviews)
$167+
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Rothay Garden by Harbour Hotels
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1336 reviews)
$236+
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Low Wood Bay
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1711 reviews)
$248+
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Renting a car in Windermere

Expect to pay $6.85 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 $82.22 and $109.63. Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Windermere, while also 51% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $6.85 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 $82.22 and $109.63. Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Windermere, while also 51% cheaper than other types, on average.

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