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 January
Estimated hotel price
$106
1 night at 3-star hotel
Windermere in January
Estimated hotel price
$106
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 6h 45m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Windermere, followed by Northern Rail. The train journey from Windermere to Leeds takes 1h 17m and costs around $7 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $70 for a 3h 05m 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 Alamo and Turo, 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 60 miles and will cost you around $11. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about $12 for a journey of 87 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 6h 45m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Windermere, followed by Northern Rail. The train journey from Windermere to Leeds takes 1h 17m and costs around $7 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $70 for a 3h 05m 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 Alamo and Turo, 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 60 miles and will cost you around $11. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about $12 for a journey of 87 miles.

Airports near Windermere

NCLNewcastle upon Tyne
LBALeeds/Bradford
MANManchester

Airlines serving Windermere

KLM
Good (1,435 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,668 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,628 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,013 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,133 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,830 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,058 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,124 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,700 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,448 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,514 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,571 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (886 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,348 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,112 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,633 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,343 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,158 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,424 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (923 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 $145 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, 2050 reviews)
$195+
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Lakes Hotel & Spa
5 stars
Excellent (9.2, 2763 reviews)
$197+
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Beech Hill Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 2902 reviews)
$111+
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Rothay Garden by Harbour Hotels
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1383 reviews)
$164+
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Woodlands
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 2657 reviews)
$91+
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The Daffodil Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 2641 reviews)
$127+
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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.