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 99 km from Windermere. The shortest flight to Windermere from the United States departs from New York and takes around 9h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Windermere, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Windermere to London takes 3h 10m and costs around $48 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about $68 for a 3h 53m 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 Hertz and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Windermere, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Windermere takes 105 km and will cost you around $20. From Leeds, the ticket costs about $6 for a journey of 113 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 9h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Windermere, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Windermere to London takes 3h 10m and costs around $48 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about $68 for a 3h 53m 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 Hertz and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Windermere, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Windermere takes 105 km and will cost you around $20. From Leeds, the ticket costs about $6 for a journey of 113 km.

Airports near Windermere

NCLNewcastle upon Tyne
LBALeeds/Bradford
MANManchester

Airlines serving Windermere

KLM
Good (1,431 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,619 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,007 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,573 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,088 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,808 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,092 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,045 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,676 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,433 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,502 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,515 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,330 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,603 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,093 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,146 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,412 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (903 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 $138 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $238 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, 2038 reviews)
$191+
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Victorian House
4 stars
Excellent (9.3, 1438 reviews)
$92+
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Lakes Hotel & Spa
5 stars
Excellent (9.2, 2745 reviews)
$192+
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Beech Hill Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 2886 reviews)
$122+
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Burn How Garden Hotel - Bowness on Windermere
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1549 reviews)
$122+
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The Daffodil Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 2622 reviews)
$95+
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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. 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 Economy rental cars (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) are, on average, 68% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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. 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 Economy rental cars (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) are, on average, 68% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.