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, Bel and The Dragon - Windsor (Thames Street) and The Ivy Royal Windsor Brasserie (31 High Street) 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 7 miles 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 LNER. The train journey from Windsor to Birmingham takes 1h 33m and costs around $23 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Southampton, expect to pay about $46 for a 1h 40m trip. Located 0.3 miles from the city center, Windsor And Eton Central is the busiest station in Windsor. Another popular train station is Windsor & Eton Riverside, located 0.5 miles from the center.

Car

Another option to get to Windsor is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 21 miles from Windsor. You’ll find branches of Global Rent A Car and Hertz, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Windsor, including National Express, FlixBus and Oxford Bus Company.

Plane

When flying to Windsor, you’ll arrive at London Heathrow Airport (LHR), which is located 7 miles 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 LNER. The train journey from Windsor to Birmingham takes 1h 33m and costs around $23 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Southampton, expect to pay about $46 for a 1h 40m trip. Located 0.3 miles from the city center, Windsor And Eton Central is the busiest station in Windsor. Another popular train station is Windsor & Eton Riverside, located 0.5 miles from the center.

Car

Another option to get to Windsor is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 21 miles from Windsor. You’ll find branches of Global Rent A Car and Hertz, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Windsor, including National Express, FlixBus and Oxford Bus Company.

Airports near Windsor

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Windsor

Lufthansa
Good (7,365 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,384 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,309 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,980 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,711 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,957 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,892 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,944 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,469 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,320 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,607 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (836 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,480 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,055 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,112 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,239 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (353 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,321 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,796 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,963 reviews)
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Where to stay in Windsor

Average rates range from around $184 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $222 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, 2631 reviews)
$172+
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Holiday Inn Express London Heathrow T4 By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 4675 reviews)
$110+
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Leonardo London Heathrow Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 5515 reviews)
$122+
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Sofitel London Heathrow
5 stars
Excellent (8.4, 4099 reviews)
$195+
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Castle Hotel Windsor
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1017 reviews)
$193+
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Hyatt Place London Heathrow Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 3771 reviews)
$111+
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Renting a car in Windsor

Renting a car in Windsor costs $35 per day, on average, or $69 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $6.85 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 $82.22 and $109.63. The most frequently booked car type in Windsor is Full-size (Volvo XC60 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Class Standard SUV or similar) are, on average, 42% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Windsor costs $35 per day, on average, or $69 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $6.85 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 $82.22 and $109.63. The most frequently booked car type in Windsor is Full-size (Volvo XC60 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Class Standard SUV or similar) are, on average, 42% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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