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 6h 50m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Windermere, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Windermere to Birmingham takes 2h 20m and costs around $59 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $47 for a 2h 36m 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 DRIVALIA and keddy by Europcar, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Windermere using FlixBus or National Express. From Leeds, the bus ride to Windermere takes 113 km and will cost you around $13. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about $20 for a journey of 129 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 6h 50m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Windermere, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Windermere to Birmingham takes 2h 20m and costs around $59 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $47 for a 2h 36m 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 DRIVALIA and keddy by Europcar, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Windermere using FlixBus or National Express. From Leeds, the bus ride to Windermere takes 113 km and will cost you around $13. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about $20 for a journey of 129 km.

Airports near Windermere

NCLNewcastle upon Tyne
LBALeeds/Bradford
MANManchester

Airlines serving Windermere

KLM
Good (1,468 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,838 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,780 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,270 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,246 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,891 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,132 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,744 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,408 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,543 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,540 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (900 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,705 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,796 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,424 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,183 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,370 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,200 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,471 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (389 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 $119 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $223 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, 2083 reviews)
$207+
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Lakes Hotel & Spa
5 stars
Excellent (9.2, 2779 reviews)
$201+
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Windermere Hillthwaite Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9, 1497 reviews)
$176+
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The Traveller's Rest
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 1202 reviews)
$80+
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Beech Hill Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 2923 reviews)
$123+
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Burn How Garden Hotel - Bowness on Windermere
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1563 reviews)
$133+
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Renting a car in Windermere

Expect to pay $6.70 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 $80.40 and $107.20. Economy (Opel Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Windermere, while also 63% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $6.70 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 $80.40 and $107.20. Economy (Opel Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Windermere, while also 63% cheaper than other types, on average.