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

Windsor travel guide

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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 Phoenix and takes around 9h 50m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Windsor, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Windsor to Bristol takes 1h 36m and costs around $34 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Southampton, expect to pay about $49 for a 1h 50m 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 GREEN MOTION and U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Windsor, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Windsor takes 135 miles and will cost you around $6. From Southampton, the ticket costs about $13 for a journey of 145 miles.

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 Phoenix and takes around 9h 50m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Windsor, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Windsor to Bristol takes 1h 36m and costs around $34 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Southampton, expect to pay about $49 for a 1h 50m 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 GREEN MOTION and U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Windsor, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Windsor takes 135 miles and will cost you around $6. From Southampton, the ticket costs about $13 for a journey of 145 miles.

Airports near Windsor

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Airlines serving Windsor

Lufthansa
Good (7,156 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,363 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,030 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,964 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,632 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,853 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,778 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,467 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,810 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (804 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,273 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,591 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,568 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,393 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,081 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (355 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,246 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,292 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,895 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,212 reviews)
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Where to stay in Windsor

Average rates range from around $185 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $217 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, 2583 reviews)
$202+
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Holiday Inn Express London Heathrow T4
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 4532 reviews)
$113+
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Leonardo London Heathrow Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 5421 reviews)
$120+
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Sofitel London Heathrow
5 stars
Excellent (8.4, 4038 reviews)
$222+
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Castle Hotel Windsor
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 961 reviews)
$196+
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Hyatt Place London Heathrow Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 3722 reviews)
$122+
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Renting a car in Windsor

Renting a car in Windsor costs $75 per day, on average, or $149 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $6.70 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 $80.40 and $107.20. The most frequently booked car type in Windsor is Standard (Class Standard Crossover or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Citroen C3 or similar) are, on average, 55% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Windsor costs $75 per day, on average, or $149 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $6.70 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 $80.40 and $107.20. The most frequently booked car type in Windsor is Standard (Class Standard Crossover or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Citroen C3 or similar) are, on average, 55% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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