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
$342
1 night at 3-star hotel
Windermere in December
Estimated hotel price
$342
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 Perth and takes around 21h 25m.

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 $83 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $66 for a 2h 36m 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 GREEN MOTION and Arnold Clark, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Windermere using FlixBus or National Express. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Windermere takes 65 miles and will cost you around $14. From Blackpool, the ticket costs about $30 for a journey of 80 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 Perth and takes around 21h 25m.

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 $83 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $66 for a 2h 36m 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 GREEN MOTION and Arnold Clark, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Windermere using FlixBus or National Express. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Windermere takes 65 miles and will cost you around $14. From Blackpool, the ticket costs about $30 for a journey of 80 miles.

Airports near Windermere

NCLNewcastle upon Tyne
LBALeeds/Bradford
MANManchester

Airlines serving Windermere

KLM
Good (1,468 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,841 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,781 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,277 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,249 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,894 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,133 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,744 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,413 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,543 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,540 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (901 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,708 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,800 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,425 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,183 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,371 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,202 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,472 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 $164 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $313 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)
$293+
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Lakes Hotel & Spa
5 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
$277+
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Windermere Hillthwaite Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
$247+
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The Traveller's Rest
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
$113+
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Beech Hill Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$173+
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Burn How Garden Hotel - Bowness on Windermere
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$187+
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Hiring a car in Windermere

Expect to pay $2.50 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 $29.89 and $39.85. 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 $2.50 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 $29.89 and $39.85. Economy (Opel Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Windermere, while also 63% cheaper than other types, on average.