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.

Where to Eat in Windsor

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Ivy Royal Windsor Brasserie (31 High Street) and Bel and The Dragon - Windsor (Thames Street) are great picks.

When to visit Windsor

Windsor in January
Estimated hotel price
$243
1 night at 3-star hotel
Windsor in January
Estimated hotel price
$243
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 centre. The shortest flight to Windsor from Australia departs from Brisbane and takes around 26h 40m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Windsor, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Windsor to Coventry takes 1h 34m and costs around $31 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about $47 for a 1h 34m trip. Located 0.5 km from the city centre, Windsor And Eton Central is the busiest station in Windsor. Another popular train station is Windsor & Eton Riverside, located 0.7 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Windsor is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 34 km from Windsor. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Windsor, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Windsor takes 217 km and will cost you around $6. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $11 for a journey of 217 km.

Plane

When flying to Windsor, you’ll arrive at London Heathrow Airport (LHR), which is located 11 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Windsor from Australia departs from Brisbane and takes around 26h 40m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Windsor, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Windsor to Coventry takes 1h 34m and costs around $31 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about $47 for a 1h 34m trip. Located 0.5 km from the city centre, Windsor And Eton Central is the busiest station in Windsor. Another popular train station is Windsor & Eton Riverside, located 0.7 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Windsor is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 34 km from Windsor. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Windsor, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Windsor takes 217 km and will cost you around $6. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $11 for a journey of 217 km.

Airports near Windsor

Airlines serving Windsor

Lufthansa
Good (4,607 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
SWISS
Good (929 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,446 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,595 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,280 reviews)
Air France
Good (974 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,546 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,928 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,124 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,480 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,718 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (226 reviews)
Finnair
Good (879 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (833 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,160 reviews)
LOT
Good (681 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (911 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (835 reviews)
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Where to stay in Windsor

Average rates range from around $267 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $320 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Windsor

Most booked hotels in Windsor

Premier Inn Heathrow Airport Terminal 4
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$124+
Macdonald Windsor Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$264+
Sofitel London Heathrow
5 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$313+
Leonardo London Heathrow Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$181+
Sir Christopher Wren Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$307+
Travelodge Windsor Central
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$138+

Hiring a car in Windsor

Hiring a car in Windsor costs $36 per day, on average, or $72 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay $2.84 per litre in Windsor (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $33.98 and $45.31. Mini (Citroen C1 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Windsor, while also 61% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Windsor costs $36 per day, on average, or $72 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay $2.84 per litre in Windsor (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $33.98 and $45.31. Mini (Citroen C1 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Windsor, while also 61% cheaper than other types, on average.