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

Windermere travel guide

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You're Going to Love Windermere

With a population of 8,118, Windermere is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Windermere deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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Where to Eat in Windermere

If you’re looking for affordable options, Hillthwaite (Hillthwaite Hotel) and The Ryebeck Hotel (Lyth Valley Road) are great picks.

When to visit Windermere

Windermere in April
Estimated hotel price
$347
1 night at 3-star hotel
Windermere in April
Estimated hotel price
$347
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Windermere

Plane

Although Windermere doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Leeds/Bradford Airport (LBA), which is located 62 miles from Windermere. The shortest flight to Windermere from Australia departs from Sydney and takes around 24h 25m.

Car

Another option to get to Windermere is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 109 miles from Windermere. You’ll find branches of Final Rentals and U-Save, among others, in Edinburgh.

Plane

Although Windermere doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Leeds/Bradford Airport (LBA), which is located 62 miles from Windermere. The shortest flight to Windermere from Australia departs from Sydney and takes around 24h 25m.

Car

Another option to get to Windermere is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 109 miles from Windermere. You’ll find branches of Final Rentals and U-Save, among others, in Edinburgh.

Airports near Windermere

NCLNewcastle upon Tyne
LBALeeds/Bradford
MANManchester

Airlines serving Windermere

KLM
Good (1,594 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (8,297 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,286 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,469 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,111 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,236 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,701 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,646 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,711 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,692 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (981 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,472 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,027 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,555 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,870 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,539 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,192 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,414 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,632 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (436 reviews)
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Where to stay in Windermere

From 5-star hotels such as the Linthwaite House to great affordable options like the Elim House, Windermere offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $178 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $340 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Windermere

Most booked hotels in Windermere

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Lakes Hotel & Spa
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
$285+
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Beech Hill Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$190+
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Woodlands
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$141+
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Yha Ambleside
1 star
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$71+
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The Swan at Grasmere- The Inn Collection Group
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$173+
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The Daffodil Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$235+
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Hiring a car in Windermere

Hiring a car in Windermere costs $100 per day, on average, or $201 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 53% more expensive than at Manchester.

Expect to pay $3.38 per litre in Windermere (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $40.45 and $53.93. Intermediate (Peugeot 5008 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Windermere, while also 9% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Windermere costs $100 per day, on average, or $201 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 53% more expensive than at Manchester.

Expect to pay $3.38 per litre in Windermere (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $40.45 and $53.93. Intermediate (Peugeot 5008 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Windermere, while also 9% cheaper than other types, on average.