Windsor travel guide

Windsor Tourism | Windsor Guide

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 Loch & The Tyne by Adam Handling (10 Crimp Hill) and The Winning Post (The Winning Post Winkfield) are great picks.

When to visit Windsor

Windsor in January
Estimated hotel price
$257
1 night at 3-star hotel
Windsor in January
Estimated hotel price
$257
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 7 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Windsor from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 28h 25m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Windsor, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Windsor to Bishop's Stortford takes 0h 35m and costs around $44 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $29 for a 1h 33m trip. Located 0.3 miles from the city centre, Windsor And Eton Central is the busiest station in Windsor. Another popular train station is Windsor & Eton Riverside, located 0.5 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Windsor is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 21 miles 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 Leicester, the bus ride to Windsor takes 130 miles and will cost you around $18. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $10 for a journey of 130 miles.

Plane

When flying to Windsor, you’ll arrive at London Heathrow Airport (LHR), which is located 7 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Windsor from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 28h 25m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Windsor, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Windsor to Bishop's Stortford takes 0h 35m and costs around $44 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $29 for a 1h 33m trip. Located 0.3 miles from the city centre, Windsor And Eton Central is the busiest station in Windsor. Another popular train station is Windsor & Eton Riverside, located 0.5 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Windsor is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 21 miles 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 Leicester, the bus ride to Windsor takes 130 miles and will cost you around $18. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $10 for a journey of 130 miles.

Airports near Windsor

Airlines serving Windsor

Lufthansa
Good (4,684 reviews)
KLM
Good (837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (956 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,653 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,234 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,565 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (484 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,604 reviews)
Air France
Good (985 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,105 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,411 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,994 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (6,028 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (851 reviews)
LOT
Good (680 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (799 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (933 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,176 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (841 reviews)
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Where to stay in Windsor

Average rates range from around $287 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $370 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)
$136+
Macdonald Windsor Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$331+
Sofitel London Heathrow
5 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$302+
Sir Christopher Wren Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$309+
Travelodge Windsor Central
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
$156+
De Vere Beaumont Estate
4 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
$310+

Hiring a car in Windsor

Expect to pay $3.05 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 $36.55 and $48.74. The most frequently booked car type in Windsor is Mini (Kia Picanto or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Ford Focus Sedan or similar) is, on average, 44% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.05 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 $36.55 and $48.74. The most frequently booked car type in Windsor is Mini (Kia Picanto or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Ford Focus Sedan or similar) is, on average, 44% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.