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
$343
1 night at 3-star hotel
Windermere in December
Estimated hotel price
$343
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 30m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Windermere, followed by Trenitalia. The train journey from Windermere to Liverpool takes 0h 52m and costs around $75 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $72 for a 1h 40m trip. The train station in Windermere is called Windermere, and is located 0.1 miles from the city centre.

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 Arnold Clark 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 70 miles and will cost you around $14. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about $23 for a journey of 70 miles.

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 30m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Windermere, followed by Trenitalia. The train journey from Windermere to Liverpool takes 0h 52m and costs around $75 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $72 for a 1h 40m trip. The train station in Windermere is called Windermere, and is located 0.1 miles from the city centre.

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 Arnold Clark 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 70 miles and will cost you around $14. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about $23 for a journey of 70 miles.

Airports near Windermere

NCLNewcastle upon Tyne
LBALeeds/Bradford
MANManchester

Airlines serving Windermere

KLM
Good (1,471 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,858 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,800 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,286 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,258 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,900 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,138 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,546 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,435 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,543 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,736 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (900 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,719 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,813 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,184 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,373 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,426 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (391 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,170 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,214 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 $307 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)
$302+
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Lakes Hotel & Spa
5 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
$273+
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The Traveller's Rest
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
$135+
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Beech Hill Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$172+
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Burn How Garden Hotel - Bowness on Windermere
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$186+
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The Daffodil Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$244+
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Hiring a car in Windermere

Expect to pay $2.57 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 $30.81 and $41.08. Economy (Opel Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Windermere, while also 62% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $2.57 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 $30.81 and $41.08. Economy (Opel Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Windermere, while also 62% cheaper than other types, on average.