Winchester travel guide
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You're Going to Love Winchester
With a population of 40,000, Winchester is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Winchester to see all of its attractions.
Where to Eat in Winchester
If you’re looking for affordable options, The Ivy Winchester Brasserie (103-104 High Street) and The Chesil Rectory (1 Chesil Street) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Côte Brasserie - Winchester (73 High Street) and Brasserie Blanc Winchester (20 Jewry St 19) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Winchester.
When to visit Winchester
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Winchester in July, when the average temperature is 62.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 71.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 35.6 °F, with an average temperature of 41 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in December, when precipitation is around 3.9″. In contrast, April is usually the driest month of the year in Winchester, with an average rainfall of 2″.
How to Get to Winchester
Plane
When flying to Winchester, you’ll arrive at Southampton Airport (SOU), which is located 8 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Winchester from the United States departs from New York and takes around 6h 40m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Winchester, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Winchester to Bristol takes 1h 36m and costs around $31 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Norwich, expect to pay about $29 for a 1h 52m trip. Located 0.1 miles from the city center, Winchester is the busiest station in Winchester. Another popular train station is Winchester Shawford, located 3 miles from the center.
Car
Another option to get to Winchester is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 60 miles from Winchester. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Winchester, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Winchester takes 130 miles and will cost you around $4. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $12 for a journey of 145 miles. The most popular bus station is Winchester, located 0.5 miles from downtown Winchester. Winchester Avington Turn is also a commonly used station, and is 3 miles from the city center.
Airlines serving Winchester
Where to stay in Winchester
Average rates range from around $106 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $251 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Winchester
Most booked hotels in Winchester
Renting a car in Winchester
Expect to pay $7.15 per gallon in Winchester (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $85.85 and $114.47. The most frequently booked car type in Winchester is Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Opel Astra or similar) are, on average, 78% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.