Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Windsor travel guide

Windsor Tourism | Windsor Guide

You're Going to Love Windsor

With a population of 28,324, Windsor is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Windsor deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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Where to Eat in Windsor

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Ivy Royal Windsor Brasserie (31 High Street) and The Loch & The Tyne by Adam Handling (10 Crimp Hill) are great picks.

When to visit Windsor

Windsor in January
Estimated hotel price
$78
1 night at 3-star hotel
Windsor in January
Estimated hotel price
$78
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Windsor

Plane

When flying to Windsor, you’ll arrive at London Heathrow Airport (LHR), which is located 11 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Windsor from the United States departs from Orlando and takes around 8h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Windsor, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Windsor to Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around $22 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about $51 for a 1h 35m trip. Located 0.5 km from the city center, Windsor And Eton Central is the busiest station in Windsor. Another popular train station is Windsor & Eton Riverside, located 0.7 km from the center.

Car

Another option to get to Windsor is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 34 km from Windsor. You’ll find branches of Global Rent A Car and ADDCAR RENTAL , among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Windsor using National Express or FlixBus. From Cambridge, the bus ride to Windsor takes 121 km and will cost you around $10. From Southampton, the ticket costs about $9 for a journey of 185 km.

Plane

When flying to Windsor, you’ll arrive at London Heathrow Airport (LHR), which is located 11 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Windsor from the United States departs from Orlando and takes around 8h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Windsor, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Windsor to Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around $22 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about $51 for a 1h 35m trip. Located 0.5 km from the city center, Windsor And Eton Central is the busiest station in Windsor. Another popular train station is Windsor & Eton Riverside, located 0.7 km from the center.

Car

Another option to get to Windsor is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 34 km from Windsor. You’ll find branches of Global Rent A Car and ADDCAR RENTAL , among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Windsor using National Express or FlixBus. From Cambridge, the bus ride to Windsor takes 121 km and will cost you around $10. From Southampton, the ticket costs about $9 for a journey of 185 km.

Airports near Windsor

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Windsor

KLM
Good (1,426 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,603 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,550 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,011 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,071 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,798 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,038 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,679 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,432 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,063 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,500 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,496 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (875 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,322 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,591 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,080 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,141 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,411 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,388 reviews)
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Where to stay in Windsor

Average rates range from around $119 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $210 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Windsor

Most booked hotels in Windsor

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Macdonald Windsor Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 2718 reviews)
$156+
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Holiday Inn Express London Heathrow T4 By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 4912 reviews)
$87+
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Leonardo London Heathrow Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 5672 reviews)
$98+
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Sofitel London Heathrow
5 stars
Excellent (8.4, 4205 reviews)
$160+
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Hyatt Place London Heathrow Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 3844 reviews)
$100+
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Castle Hotel Windsor
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1073 reviews)
$146+
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Renting a car in Windsor

Expect to pay $6.78 per gallon in Windsor (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $81.31 and $108.41.

Expect to pay $6.78 per gallon in Windsor (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $81.31 and $108.41.

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