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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Windermere to see all of its attractions.

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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 December
Estimated hotel price
$327
1 night at 3-star hotel
Windermere in December
Estimated hotel price
$327
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 99 km from Windermere. The shortest flight to Windermere from Australia departs from Perth and takes around 21h 35m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Windermere, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Windermere to Birmingham takes 2h 20m and costs around $84 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $67 for a 2h 36m trip. The train station in Windermere is called Windermere, and is located 0.2 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Windermere is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 176 km from Windermere. You’ll find branches of Alamo and Dollar, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Windermere using FlixBus or National Express. From Leeds, the bus ride to Windermere takes 113 km and will cost you around $18. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about $28 for a journey of 129 km.

Plane

Although Windermere doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Leeds/Bradford Airport (LBA), which is located 99 km from Windermere. The shortest flight to Windermere from Australia departs from Perth and takes around 21h 35m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Windermere, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Windermere to Birmingham takes 2h 20m and costs around $84 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $67 for a 2h 36m trip. The train station in Windermere is called Windermere, and is located 0.2 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Windermere is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 176 km from Windermere. You’ll find branches of Alamo and Dollar, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Windermere using FlixBus or National Express. From Leeds, the bus ride to Windermere takes 113 km and will cost you around $18. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about $28 for a journey of 129 km.

Airports near Windermere

NCLNewcastle upon Tyne
LBALeeds/Bradford
MANManchester

Airlines serving Windermere

KLM
Good (1,467 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,833 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,779 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,271 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,248 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,889 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,135 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,746 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,405 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,543 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,539 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (901 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,705 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,794 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,424 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,183 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,370 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,197 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,470 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (389 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 $166 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $315 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Windermere

Most booked hotels in Windermere

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Ambleside Salutation Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
$294+
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Lakes Hotel & Spa
5 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
$282+
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Windermere Hillthwaite Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
$251+
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The Traveller's Rest
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
$114+
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Beech Hill Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$175+
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Burn How Garden Hotel - Bowness on Windermere
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$189+
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Hiring a car in Windermere

Expect to pay $2.54 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 $30.37 and $40.49. Economy (Opel Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Windermere, while also 63% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $2.54 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 $30.37 and $40.49. Economy (Opel Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Windermere, while also 63% cheaper than other types, on average.