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. 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 Transpennine Express. The train journey from Windermere to Newcastle upon Tyne takes 2h 47m and costs around $31 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $48 for a 3h 10m 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 Avis and Hertz, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Windermere using National Express or FlixBus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Windermere takes 70 miles and will cost you around $6. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $19 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 Transpennine Express. The train journey from Windermere to Newcastle upon Tyne takes 2h 47m and costs around $31 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $48 for a 3h 10m 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 Avis and Hertz, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Windermere using National Express or FlixBus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Windermere takes 70 miles and will cost you around $6. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $19 for a journey of 140 miles.

Airports near Windermere

NCLNewcastle upon Tyne
LBALeeds/Bradford
MANManchester

Airlines serving Windermere

KLM
Good (1,440 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,717 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,676 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,049 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,175 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,849 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,087 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,164 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,715 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,522 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,467 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (894 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,623 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,654 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,370 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,130 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,172 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,349 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,431 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (380 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 $140 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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Ambleside Salutation Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (9.3, 2062 reviews)
$200+
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Lakes Hotel & Spa
5 stars
Excellent (9.2, 2771 reviews)
$193+
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Beech Hill Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 2912 reviews)
$122+
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The Daffodil Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 2652 reviews)
$127+
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Yha Ambleside Hostel
1 star
Excellent (8.5, 2430 reviews)
$40+
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Low Wood Bay
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1772 reviews)
$229+
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Renting a car in Windermere

Expect to pay $6.89 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 $82.67 and $110.23. Intermediate (Nissan Qashqai or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Windermere, while also 60% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $6.89 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 $82.67 and $110.23. Intermediate (Nissan Qashqai or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Windermere, while also 60% cheaper than other types, on average.